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T20 World Cup 2024 IND vs PAK | We made some poor decisions, feels Kirsten

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Losing the plot: Fakhar’s decision to step down the track, with Pakistan in the driver’s seat, proved counterproductive. | Photo Credit: DEEPAK KR Pakistan coach Gary Kirsten stated that “not so great decision making” contributed to his side’s defeat to India in the Group-A T20 World Cup clash here on Sunday. The batting unit came apart in the chase, after being well placed at 72 for two. With 48 runs needed from eight overs, Pakistan found a way to panic and lose. “Maybe not so great decision making,” Kirsten said at the post-match press conference, when asked to explain the loss. “Run a ball, eight wickets in hand — the decision making at that point… that’s international cricket for you. You make mistakes like that, you are going to pay. I thought we made some poor decisions at important phases of the game,” Kirsten said. “We had that game for 35 of the 40 overs,” Kirsten, who took charge only a couple of weeks ago, added. After two losses in as many matches, Pakistan is on the brink of elimination. Kirsten believes that the 2009 World Twenty20 champion can mount a comeback. “We still have a chance. We are hopeful that things play into our hands. Obviously we have to play a lot better than we are now,” the former South Africa international said.

Pakistan vs Canada Match Prediction, Betting Tips & Odds – T20 World Cup 2024

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Get to Know Who will win PAK vs CAN T20 World Cup 2024 match and toss Prediction with Head to Head stats, Playing 11, CBTFJSK Tips, Betting Rates, Live score & winning percentage. 𝐌𝐀𝐓𝐂𝐇 : Pakistan vs Canada𝐃𝐀𝐓𝐄 : Jun 11, 2024𝐓𝐈𝐌𝐄 : 20:00 IST / 14:30 GMT𝐕𝐄𝐍𝐔𝐄 : Nassau County Int. Stadium – East Meadow, United States 𝐓𝐎𝐔𝐑𝐍𝐀𝐌𝐄𝐍𝐓 : T20 World Cup 2024 Pakistan vs Canada Betting Tips The top batter from Pakistan will be Mohammad Rizwan who scored 31 runs on a difficult pitch in the last match where other batters could not cross over 15. In bowling, the top player will be Haris Rauf. He has picked 4 wickets at strike rate of just 10.5.For Canada, the top batter will be Nicholas Kirton who has reached 100 runs in 2 matches at a strike rate of 150+. Dillon Heyliger will be the top bowler as he has taken 3 wickets at an average of just 12.33.We back Rizwan to play another mature knock on this pitch. Rizwan will score over 24.5 runs in this match. Pakistan vs Canada TV channels: The fans can watch the match live on Hotstar Live Streaming: Live streaming of the match will be available on the FAFA191 Cricket Exchange India and website. PAK vs CAN Match Prediction & Betting Tips, T20 World Cup 2024 After 2 back to back disappointing defeats, Pakistan will take on Canada in the 22nd match of the T20 World Cup 2024. The match is scheduled to take place at Nassau County International Cricket Stadium in New York on 11th June 2024, starting at 8:00 PM IST. Pakistan are struggling at the 4th position on the Group A table with 2 losses. Canada, on the other hand, are at the 3rd spot with 1 win in 2 fixtures which came against Ireland in the last match. PAK and CAN will be facing each for the first time after 2008. Take a look at the detailed predictions for the PAK vs CAN match of the T20 World Cup 2024. PAK vs CAN Match Toss PredictionMost captains have opted for bowling first on this track as getting a total in mind works well for the chasing team on this difficult pitch. The toss winner is likely to choose to bowl first. PAK vs CAN Pitch ReportThe pitch at Nassau County Ground offers a bowling track with a lot of help for the pacers as there is a good amount of seam and swing movement which becomes a nightmare for the batters. The average innings score is around 110. New York Weather ReportThe weather report shows partly cloudy weather in New York on Tuesday. The temperature will hover around 19-22°C and there will be slight chances of showers. Read on for team previews, betting tips, latest odds, and match prediction for Pakistan vs Canada, T20 World Cup 2024

Sandeep Lamichhane To Join Nepal T20 World Cup Squad In West Indies

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Sandeep Lamichhane will join Nepal’s T20 World Cup squad in the West Indies after missing matches in the United States because his visa was denied, the cricket association said Monday. Nepal had originally wanted to select former skipper Lamichhane, who had an eight-year sentence for rape quashed on appeal, but his US visa was denied twice despite intense lobbying. The T20 World Cup is being co-hosted by the United States and West Indies. “Nepali player Sandeep Lamichhane will leave for the West Indies for the ongoing ICC T20 World Cup and join the Nepali national cricket team,” association secretary Paras Khadka said in a statement. Spin bowler Lamichhane, 23, was once the poster boy for cricket in Nepal, but was convicted for raping a young woman in a Kathmandu hotel in 2022. That was quashed last month. “I am now joining the national team for the last two matches in the West Indies and looking forward to fulfilling my dreams and the dream of all cricket lovers,” Lamichhane posted on X, formerly Twitter. “To all our cricket fans and people back home everywhere who prayed for me, I will forever be grateful for your blessings.” His social media posts with the announcement were welcomed by fans and filled with congratulatory messages. Nepal lost to the Netherlands by six wickets in their World Cup opener. They play Sri Lanka on Wednesday in Florida, before group matches in the West Indies against South Africa and Bangladesh. Before his rape trial, Lamichhane’s success as a leg-spinner had dramatically boosted the sport’s profile in the Himalayan republic. In 2022, when an arrest warrant was first issued, Lamichhane initially failed to return from Jamaica, where he was playing in the Caribbean Premier League. He was dismissed as national captain and arrested, but Nepal lifted his playing ban when he was freed on bail. It allowed him to keep playing, including at last year’s Asia Cup in Pakistan and Sri Lanka, until he was convicted in January. The conviction was quashed in mid-May. Cricket does not enjoy the same attention in Nepal as it does elsewhere in South Asia. But the sport has been growing in popularity, with Nepal given one-day international status by world governing body the ICC in 2018. Lamichhane was a major part of the rise as the most sought-after Nepali cricketer in lucrative T20 leagues around the world. The bowler’s big break came when he was snapped up for the Indian Premier League, the world’s richest cricket tournament, in 2018. (This story has not been edited by NDTV staff and is auto-generated from a syndicated feed.) Topics mentioned in this article

IND vs PAK, T20 World Cup 2024: Jasprit Bumrah Shines As India Pip Pakistan In Low-Scoring Thriller

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The latest chapter of the “greatest rivalry” wasn’t high on quality but still provided edge of the seat action as a gritty India, guided by the redoubtable Jasprit Bumrah, went past an imploding Pakistan by six runs in a low-scoring T20 World Cup contest in New York on Sunday. The Rohit Sharma-led side suffered a mid-innings collapse on a two-paced track to be all out for an underwhelming 119 in 19 overs despite a gutsy effort from Rishabh Pant (42 off 31 balls) after being put in to bat under overcast conditions. Pakistan, who can oscillate between the sublime and ridiculous, seemed to have the game in the bag needing 48 runs off as many balls with eight wickets in hand. However, the pace combination of the ever-effective Bumrah (3/14) and Hardik Pandya (2/24) brought India back from the dead with incisive spells that saw Pakistan lose wickets in a heap to end at 113 for seven in 20 overs. The equation came down to 18 off the last six balls and Arshdeep Singh held his nerve to defend it and ensure another famous win for India over Pakistan on the world stage. While Hardik used the short ball well, Bumrah got rid of a well-set Rizwan in the 15th over before dismissing Iftikhar Ahmed in the 19th over that went for just three runs. Having said that, India made plenty of errors in the game including the dropped catches of Rizwan (31 off 34) and Babar Azam (13 off 10) early in the Pakistan chase. It was India’s second win in as many games while Pakistan succumbed to another loss after a shock defeat against the USA in their opener. Earlier, India’s new number three Pant rode his luck en route a chancy knock but other batters in the star-studded line-up could not apply themselves on a challenging surface. Pakistan dismissed India with an over to spare courtesy an all-round bowling effort with Naseem Shah (3/21) and Mohammed Amir (2/23) being the most impressive. India lost seven wickets for just 28 runs after being 89 for three in the 12th over. Intermittent rain delayed the toss and subsequently the start of the game by 50 minutes. Under overcast skies, Babar expectedly put the opposition India in to bat. After the opening over from Shaheen Afrdi, in which Rohit played a sublime pick up shot for six over deep square leg, rain returned to halt the game gain by roughly 30 minutes. Virat Kohli (4 off 3), who has an exemplary record against Pakistan, hit a glorious cover drive off Naseem Shah on the first ball of his innings post the resumption before getting caught at point off a wide and short ball two balls later. Pakistan had India under the pump when Rohit (13 off 12) departed in the following over by Afridi. The India captain went for another pick up shot but this time mistimed it to be holed out at deep square leg. The drop-in pitch, which made headlines for the wrong reasons prior to the game, had enough for pacers as well as the spinners but there was not as much uneven bounce as seen in the previous games. With India feeling the heat at 19 for two, they decided to promote Axar Patel (20 off 18) to number four to shield Suryakumar Yadav, a surprising move considering India bat deep. However, to Axar’s credit, the southpaw did play some bold strokes, including a six over third man off Afridi, in his brief stay. New number three Pant and Axar shared a 39-run stand off 30 balls to ensure the runs kept coming after the loss of openers. Pant, who got two streaky fours off Mohammad Amir at the start of his innings, rode his luck to a play pivotal knock. The gutsy left-hander was also dropped on eight before he gained in confidence to come up with a series of fearless fours. Three of them came in the opening over from Haris Rauf before he unleashed the reverse slap off spinner Imad Wasim. A 31-run stand with Suryakumar Yadav (7 off 8) took India to a promising 81 for three in the 10 overs. However, Pakistan fought back between overs 11-15 with as many as four wickets while conceding only 15 runs to leave India struggling at 96 for seven. Dube’s was a rather soft dismissal as he hit one straight back to Shah while Suryakumar tried to dispatch Rauf through the line but was caught at mid-off. Seeing the wickets fall at the other end, Pant did not hold back and went for a straight aerial drive to give Amir his first wicket. He got rid of Ravindra Jadeja the next ball through a regulation catch at cover. Hardik (7 off 12) had to bat around the tail but he did not last long. (Except for the headline, this story has not been edited by NDTV staff and is published from a syndicated feed.) Topics mentioned in this article

‘Khuda ka waasta’: Shoaib Akhtar urges Pakistan team to ‘play out of your skin’ & not chase ‘individual records’ vs India | Cricket News

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NEW DELHI: As India and Pakistan gear up for the high-octane T20 World Cup clash in New York, former speedster Shoaib Akhtar has urged his team to play out of their skin and not chase personal milestones. India have a 6-1 record against Pakistan in T20 World Cups.Akhtar said that the entire country is rooting for them and Babar Azam and Co. and they have got to step up as an entire unit against the rampant Indian side.“Pakistan, play out of your skin.Play for Pakistan. Don’t play for individual records,” said Akhtar in a video posted on X. While India registered a comfortable win over Ireland in their Group A opener, Pakistan were stunned by minnows USA in their first T20 World Cup game in Dallas earlier in the week.And after Pakistan’s shock loss, the cricketing fraternity teared into the team, labelling the defeat as a ‘black day’.Playing in their maiden T20 World Cup, newcomers USA prevailed in the Super Over to stun former champions Pakistan.Points Table | ScheduleIndia currently sit at the second spot in Group A which is led by USA with two wins in 2 matches. Pakistan currently sit at the fourth spot in the group.

South Africa vs Bangladesh Match Prediction, Betting Tips & Odds – T20 World Cup 2024

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Get to Know Who will win SA vs BAN T20 World Cup 2024 match and toss Prediction with Head to Head stats, CBTFJSK Tips, Dream11 Prediction, Betting Rates, Live score & winning percentage. 𝐌𝐀𝐓𝐂𝐇 : South Africa vs Bangladesh𝐃𝐀𝐓𝐄 : Jun 10, 2024𝐓𝐈𝐌𝐄 : 20:00 IST / 14:30 GMT𝐕𝐄𝐍𝐔𝐄 : Nassau County Int. Stadium – East Meadow, United States 𝐓𝐎𝐔𝐑𝐍𝐀𝐌𝐄𝐍𝐓 : T20 World Cup 2024 South Africa vs Bangladesh Betting Tips David Miller hit his eight T20I score of 50+ for South Africa in the victory over the Netherlands and the 34 year old is our pick for their highest run scorer against Bangladesh. Anrich Nortje has combined figures of 6/26 so far in this T20 World Cup and the right arm pace bowler is a strong choice for South Africa’s top wicket taker in this game.Towhid Hridoy has been in fine form for Bangladesh and top scored against Sri Lanka on Friday. He is our tip for their highest run scorer against South Africa. With the ball, Mustafizur Rahman opened his account for the tournament with 3/17 and we expect him to be Bangladesh’s top wicket taker in this match.No bowler seems to have the same ability to take wickets whenever he chooses in T20 World Cup fixtures. We recommend backing Anrich Nortje to take over 1.5 wickets in this clash. South Africa vs Bangladesh TV channels: The fans can watch the match live on Hotstar Live Streaming: Live streaming of the match will be available on the FAFA191 Cricket Exchange India and website. South Africa vs Bangladesh Match Prediction & Betting Tips, T20 World Cup 2024 South Africa are targeting their third win in a row at the 2024 T20 World Cup when they take on Bangladesh, themselves looking for their second victory on the bounce, at the Nassau County International Cricket Stadium, New York. This is Match 21 of the tournament with this game part of Group D. Read on as we preview this match which gets underway on Monday 10th June at 10:30am. South Africa looked like they were going to be beaten by the Netherlands for the third time in a row at a Cricket World Cup or T20 World Cup when they fell to 12/4 when chasing 104 to win. However, they have some character and talent in their team and they got over the line which will serve them well ahead of this match. There have been many negative stories written about Bangladesh over the last couple of weeks after they lost their first two T20Is in the three match series against USA. However, they won the final match in that series before beating Sri Lanka and they will fancy their bowlers to cause South Africa problems in this game. South Africa vs Bangladesh Match Toss PredictionAhead of Sunday’s games, batting first at the Nassau County International Cricket Stadium has seen only one of three teams win. Therefore, we predict that both captains will want to field first ahead of this match. South Africa vs Bangladesh Pitch ReportThe groundsmen have been busy on this pitch, removing any grassy areas and trying to make it a bit more batter friendly. However, particularly with the new ball, it is still a very tough place to bat and any total over 155 will be very hard to chase down. New York Weather ReportAccording to the weather forecast, it will be a dry and warm late morning and afternoon in New York. The temperature will be in the mid-twenties with only a small amount of cloud cover. Read on for team previews, betting tips, latest odds, and match prediction for South Africa vs Bangladesh, T20 World Cup 2024

Skipping IPL 2024 was key to T20 World Cup success: Adam Zampa | Cricket News

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NEW DELHI: Australia spinner Adam Zampa believes that opting out of IPL 2024 was the best decision he could have made ahead of the T20 World Cup. This move allowed him to focus on his preparations, spend time with his family, and address some nagging injuries.Zampa was instrumental in Australia’s 36-run victory over arch-rivals England at the Kensington Oval on Saturday.The leg-spinner dismissed both openers, Phil Salt and Jos Buttler, in quick succession after they had given England a solid 73-run start in their chase of 201/7.Reflecting on his decision, Zampa said at the post-match press conference, “I made that decision a little while ago to pull out of the IPL and I thought it was the best thing for me moving forward into this World Cup. I was tired, I had some niggles and I’m a family man as well, so trying to put them first over work sometimes is pretty important.”The break allowed Zampa to focus on his conditioning and fine-tune his skills. “I actually am a bit of a slow starter and I put in a little bit of extra work. My body feels great and I just did that bit of extra work. Maybe a bit more bowling than I usually would before a tournament like this. And then the practice games and everything just feels nice at the moment,” he added.With the win, Australia moved to the top of Group B with four points, while England dropped to fourth. Following Zampa’s stellar performances, comparisons with the legendary Shane Warne have emerged, particularly after his significant contributions to Australia’s title-winning run at the 2021 T20 World Cup and during the ODI World Cup last year.However, Zampa modestly dismissed such comparisons, focusing instead on his contributions to the team. “Never really thought of it that way, to be honest. I had to fight for my position in the team for a long time. And then I was lucky enough to have captains that backed me. Finch really backed me in, and it’s the same with Cummins and Marsh as well.”He emphasized the support from the team’s leadership and his growth over the years. “Under this coaching management, my role is clear. I’ve done the work over time to build up that skill level. But in terms of my role in the team, I get backed to take wickets and try and win the game for us, and I absolutely feel that with our leadership.”Zampa highlighted his development through consistent hard work. “I reckon I did the work when I was young. I went through some rough patches for sure, I got dropped, I was in and out of the team a little bit, and then I was probably in the team and not bowling that well. But in the last few years, that skill is definitely better than it was eight years ago when I started. And the leadership helps me feel at home.”(With inputs from PTI)

Oman vs Scotland Match Prediction, Betting Tips & Odds – T20 World Cup 2024

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Get to Know Who will win OMAN vs SCO T20 World Cup 2024 match and toss Prediction with Head to Head stats, CBTFJSK Tips, Dream11 Prediction, Betting Rates, Live score & winning percentage. 𝐌𝐀𝐓𝐂𝐇 : Oman vs Scotland𝐃𝐀𝐓𝐄 : Jun 09, 2024𝐓𝐈𝐌𝐄 : 22:30 IST / 17:00 GMT𝐕𝐄𝐍𝐔𝐄 : Sir Vivian Richards Stadium – Antigua, Antigua And Barbuda𝐓𝐎𝐔𝐑𝐍𝐀𝐌𝐄𝐍𝐓 : T20 World Cup 2024 Oman vs Scotland Betting Tips Captain Aqib Ilyas has hit nine T20I half-centuries and he is a strong choice for Oman’s highest run scorer against Scotland. Mehran Khan dismissed Mitch Marsh and Glenn Maxwell in successive balls during the last match and he is our pick for Oman’s top wicket taker in this fixture.Michael Jones has impressed at the top of the order for Scotland so far with 45 not out against England and 26 runs against Namibia. He is our tip for Scotland’s highest run scorer against Oman. With the ball, Brad Wheal took 3/33 in the last game and we are backing him to be Scotland’s top wicket taker on Sunday.With an attacking intent, Michael Jones will take on the bowlers throughout his innings. We recommend backing him to hit over 31.5 runs. Oman vs Scotland TV channels: The fans can watch the match live on Hotstar Live Streaming: Live streaming of the match will be available on the FAFA191 Cricket Exchange India and website. Oman vs Scotland Match Prediction & Betting Tips, T20 World Cup 2024We are up to Match 20 of the 2024 T20 World Cup already and this game between Oman and Scotland on Sunday will take place in North Sound, Antigua. Oman are still looking for their first win of the tournament after two matches whereas Scotland have won one and lost one. Read on as we preview this match which gets underway at the Sir Vivian Richards Stadium at 15:00 local time on June 9th. Sitting bottom of the table in Group B after two defeats from two games, Oman must win this match if they are to have any chance of finishing in the top two and progressing to the Super 8s. However, they have typically found Scotland too strong an opposition in previous head to heads. Scotland have performed well in both of their matches so far this tournament and after the no-result against England and the win over Namibia, they will expect this game to be an easier contest. They should have enough experience to come out on top. Oman vs Scotland Match Toss PredictionWith the last three matches at North Sound in T20Is ending with the side who fielded first winning, we are predicting both teams to choose to field first ahead of this game. Oman vs Scotland Pitch ReportWe usually see this pitch rewarding spinners and pace bowlers who give the pitch the chance to make a difference. Here at the Sir Vivian Richards Stadium, any score of over 165-170 will be competitive. Antigua Weather ReportAlthough the weather forecast is for cloudy conditions throughout this match. It will also be very warm and the temperature will be in the high 20s from start to finish in Antigua. Read on for team previews, betting tips, latest odds, and match prediction for Oman vs Scotland, T20 World Cup 2024

India vs Pakistan Match Prediction, Betting Tips & Odds – T20 World Cup 2024

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Get to Know Who will win IND vs PAK T20 World Cup 2024 match and toss Prediction with Head to Head stats, CBTFJSK Tips, Dream11 Prediction, Betting Rates, Live score & winning percentage. 𝐌𝐀𝐓𝐂𝐇 : India vs Pakistan𝐃𝐀𝐓𝐄 : Jun 09, 2024𝐓𝐈𝐌𝐄 : 20:00 IST / 14:30 GMT𝐕𝐄𝐍𝐔𝐄 : Nassau County Int. Stadium – East Meadow, United States 𝐓𝐎𝐔𝐑𝐍𝐀𝐌𝐄𝐍𝐓 : T20 World Cup 2024 India vs Pakistan Betting Tips Virat Kohli has a great record against Pakistan and he is the team’s best bet to score runs on a tough pitch. Back him as India top batter. Jasprit Bumrah is a world class bowler and is likely to create a lot of problems for the Pakistan batters. Back him as top bowler.Babar Azam needs to stand up for Pakistan in the big challenge against India. He is the team’s captain and best batter and a lot rests on him. Back him as top batter. With the ball, Shaheen Afridi could create a lot of problems for the Indian batters and he is our top choice for the best bowler.The wicket will be helpful for bowlers and we feel that plenty of wickets will fall on the day. Back Pakistan to lose more than 6.5 wickets in their innings. India vs Pakistan TV channels: The fans can watch the match live on Hotstar Live Streaming: Live streaming of the match will be available on the FAFA191 Cricket Exchange India and website. India vs Pakistan Match Prediction & Betting Tips, T20 World Cup 2024 India will take on Pakistan in the 19th game of the T20 World Cup 2024. The game will be played at the Nassau County International Cricket Stadium, New York and will start at 8:00 PM IST on June 9. India will be confident heading into the blockbuster match against Pakistan after a comprehensive win over Ireland in their tournament opener. Indian bowlers had a brilliant outing against Ireland and bowled them out for a mere 96. Later, a 52* by Rohit Sharma ensured an easy win for the team. Pakistan on the other hand suffered a shambolic defeat to USA in the last game. Despite going into the game as heavy favourites, Pakistan failed to play their best cricket. Pakistan batting crumbled against USA and the team could only score 159 in 20 overs, courtesy of Shadab Khan’s 40, however, the bowlers failed to defend the target. USA pushed the match in the Super Over where Pakistan conceded a defeat. The game against India now becomes a must win for Pakistan in terms of Super 8 qualification. The Men in Green will somehow have to beat India to keep realistic hopes of reaching the next round. India vs Pakistan Match Toss PredictionCaptain winning the toss should bowl first as there will be help on offer for the bowlers and there is a chance of team getting shot down for low score. India vs Pakistan Pitch ReportThis is not an easy wicket to bat. The conditions are expected to be better than what we have seen in previous games, however, it will still pose a challenge to the batters if the bowlers pitch the ball in right area. New York Weather ReportThere is a 50 percent chance of rain on the match day. It will be overcast and the temperature will range around the 20 degree mark. Read on for team previews, betting tips, latest odds, and match prediction for India vs Pakistan, T20 World Cup 2024

T20 World Cup 2024 | New York braces for marquee India-Pakistan clash

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India will play against Pakistan on June 9 in the U.S. | Photo Credit: AP It is the Super Bowl on steroids. This is how a Nassau County official described the India-Pakistan Group-A clash which will be held on June 9. The marquee affair of a World Cup has come to new shores, but the hype and excitement has not dipped. Tickets for the 34,000-capacity Nassau County International Cricket Stadium is long sold out, with prices now soaring high in the reseller market. Pakistan, smarting from an upset at the hands of the USA, will have to revert to the “cornered tigers” avatar made famous by their predecessors from the 1992 ODI World Cup. It is all or nothing for Babar Azam’s men. Another loss would seriously jeopardise its progress to the Super 8 stage. India enters in better shape, having whipped Ireland at the same venue in its opening game. Only the top-order batters were needed on the day, while the fast bowlers Arshdeep Singh, Jasprit Bumrah, Mohammed Siraj and Hardik Pandya got a full and satisfying work out. Bumrah, the player of the match when the sides clashed in the 2023 ODI World Cup, was nearly unplayable on Wednesday. Pakistan might be forced to see out his quota of four overs and look for scoring options elsewhere. Big role A shoddy pitch, meanwhile, could turn out to be a dampener. The toss plays a big role, as the side batting first runs the risk of being blown apart. This grand occasion deserves more than a low-scoring one-sided affair. Given the up and down nature of surfaces here, it was a surprise to see the Indian batters face the pacers at full tilt in their nets session on Friday. The worst fears nearly came true when Rohit Sharma took a blow to the finger by way of a rising delivery from left-arm throwdown specialist Nuwan Seneviratne. Rohit grimaced in pain and took an extended break. Much to the team management’s relief, he shook it off and continued to bat. Speedsters Shaheen Afridi, Naseem Shah, Mohammad Amir and Haris Rauf may not have fired against USA, but when presented with a helpful surface, can do similar damage. It is the flailing batting unit which requires immediate redressal. Magical moments India-Pakistan games has a habit of conjuring magical moments. Virat Kohli’s majestic straight six off Haris Rauf in the 2022 T20 World Cup. Sachin Tendulkar’s square cut over the point fence which left Shoaib Akhtar shell-shocked in 2003. Venkatesh Prasad’s send-off to Aamer Sohail at the M. Chinnaswamy Stadium in 1996. This tournament needs another iconic image to showcase cricket in the best light in the USA. The teams (from): India: Rohit Sharma (Capt.), Hardik Pandya, Yashasvi Jaiswal, Virat Kohli, Suryakumar Yadav, Rishabh Pant, Sanju Samson, Shivam Dube, Ravindra Jadeja, Axar Patel, Kuldeep Yadav, Yuzvendra Chahal, Arshdeep Singh, Jasprit Bumrah, and Mohammed Siraj. Pakistan: Babar Azam (Capt.), Abrar Ahmed, Azam Khan, Fakhar Zaman, Haris Rauf, Iftikhar Ahmed, Imad Wasim, Mohammad Abbas, Mohammad Amir, Mohammad Rizwan, Naseem Shah, Saim Ayub, Shadab Khan, Shaheen Afridi, and Usman Khan.