The ICC Cricket World Cup is the biggest and most prestigious tournament in cricket, and the IND vs. PAK match is always one of the most expected events of the tournament. The two teams are arch rivals, and their matches are always highly charged and competitive.
On Match Day 12 of the 2023 ICC Cricket World Cup, India and Pakistan will face off in what is sure to be an epic battle. Both teams are in good form. They will be eager to outdo each other and claim bragging rights.
The Indian team is led by the charismatic Rohit Sharma, who is one of the most destructive batsmen in the world. The team also boasts a star-studded lineup that includes Virat Kohli, KL Rahul, and Hardik Pandya.
The Pakistani team is led by the experienced Babar Azam, who is one of the most elegant batsmen in the world. The team also has several dangerous bowlers, including Shaheen Afridi and Haris Rauf, Hasan Ali.
This match is a must-watch for any cricket fan. It is a clash of two titans. It will be a thrilling contest.
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Match Details
| Match | India vs. Pakistan |
| Stadium | Narendra Modi Stadium, Ahmedabad |
| Date & Time | Saturday, October 14, 02:00 P.M. (IST) |
| Live Streaming | Star Sports Network, Disney+ Hotstar app and website |
Key Players of IND vs. PAK Match
India
- Rohit Sharma: Indian calm and composed Captain Rohit Sharma is one of the best batsmen in the world today, and he is a key player for the Indian cricket team. He is a prolific scorer of runs in all three formats of the game, and we know him for his ability to hit big sixes. Sharma is good at playing pull shots and hook shots. He is also a very good reader of the game, and he knows how to pace his innings.
- Virat Kohli: We widely regarded Virat Kohli as one of the greatest batsmen in the history of cricket. He holds numerous records in his career across all formats, and he is considered to be one of the most dominant batsmen of his generation. We know Kohli for his aggressive batting style, his incredible consistency, and his ability to score runs in all conditions. He is an excellent reader of the game, and he can adapt his batting to the situation.
- KL Rahul: Rahul is a very versatile batsman. He can be destructive at the top of the order, and he can also build big innings in the middle order. Rahul is also a very good player of spin bowling, and he is very good at rotating the strike. Rahul is also a very good wicketkeeper.
- Hardik Pandya: Hardik Pandya is one of the most versatile and impactful cricketers in the world today. He is a batting all-rounder who can also bowl right-arm fast-medium deliveries. His power and aggression characterize Pandya’s batting. He is a big hitter who can clear the ropes with ease. He is also a very good runner between the wickets, and he can rotate the strike effectively. Pandya’s bowling is also very deceptive. He can bowl at a good pace, and he can generate swing and seam. He is also a very good fielder, and he can make athletic catches.
- Jasprit Bumrah: Jasprit Bumrah is one of the best fast bowlers in the world, and he is a key player for the Indian cricket team. Bumrah is known for his unorthodox bowling action, his pace, and his accuracy. He is also a very intelligent bowler, and he can adapt his bowling to different conditions and different opponents. In ODI cricket, Bumrah can bowl at high speeds and bowl yorkers with consistency. He can also swing the ball both ways, which makes him a very difficult batsman to face.
Pakistan
- Babar Azam: Babar Azam is the captain and key player of the Pakistan cricket team. He is widely regarded as one of the best batsmen in the world across all three formats of the game. Azam is known for his elegant strokeplay, consistency, and ability to score runs in all conditions. Azam will be under immense pressure to perform in the ICC Cricket World Cup 2023 match against India. It is a high-profile match, and it will be watched by millions of people around the world. Azam is aware of the importance of the match, and he will be determined to lead Pakistan to victory.
- Mohammad Rizwan: Mohammad Rizwan is one of the most vital players in the Pakistani cricket team, and he will be crucial to their success in the upcoming World Cup match against India. Rizwan is a world-class wicketkeeper-batsman who can score big runs against any bowling attack, and he will be looking to lead Pakistan to victory in this high-profile encounter. Rizwan has been in excellent form in recent months, and he comes into the World Cup on the back of several impressive performances.
- Abdullah Shafique: Abdullah Shafique is a young Pakistani cricketer who has made a big impact on the international scene in a short period of time. He is a right-handed top-order batsman who is known for his elegant strokeplay, patience, and ability to score runs in all conditions. Shafique is a very complete batsman. He has a strong back foot game, and he is also very good at playing the cut and pull shots. He is also a very good runner between the wickets, and he is always looking to score runs.
- Shaheen Afridi: Shaheen Shah Afridi is one of the most exciting young fast bowlers in the world, and he will be a key player for Pakistan in the upcoming World Cup match against India. Afridi is a left-arm pacer who can generate good pace and swing, and he is also very good at bowling yorkers.Afridi is a very dangerous bowler at the start of the innings. He can swing the ball both ways, and he can also generate good pace. He is also very good at bowling yorkers, which makes him very difficult to score runs off.
- Hasan Ali: Ali is a very versatile bowler. He can bowl with the new ball, and he can also bowl in the middle overs and at the death. He is also a very good fielder, and he has a good pair of hands. In addition to his bowling prowess, Ali is also a very good team player. He is always willing to support his teammates, and he is always looking to help his team win. Overall, Hasan Ali is a key player for Pakistan in the upcoming World Cup match against India. He is a world-class bowler who is in excellent form, and he is a very good team player. Ali will be looking to lead Pakistan to victory in this high-profile encounter.
IND vs. PAK Head to Head Records
| Matches | 134 |
| India Won | 56 |
| Pakistan Won | 73 |
| Tied | NIL |
| No Result | 5 |
Seven ODI World Cup matches between India and Pakistan have taken place. In these 7 games, India won 7 times, while Pakistan has done so 0 times.
When these two teams faced off against one other in a World Cup match, India scored 336 runs as their highest total, while Pakistan scored 273 runs. Pakistan’s and India’s respective lowest scores in the main event were 173 and 216 respectively.
Pitch Report & Weather Forecast
The pitch in Ahmedabad is a batting-friendly and there is not much for the bowlers here. Dew will also make it difficult for the bowlers in the second innings. We can expect it would be a high-scoring clash.
On Saturday, Ahmedabad will see clear skies, a high of 36°C, a humidity level of 56%, and a moderate wind speed of 8 km/h.
India Probable First XI
Rohit Sharma (C), Ishan Kishan/Shubman Gill, Virat Kohli, Shreyas Iyer/Suryakumar Yadav, KL Rahul (WK), Hardik Pandya, Ravindra Jadeja, Shardul Thakur/Mohammed Shami, Kuldeep Yadav, Jasprit Bumrah, Mohammed Siraj
Pakistan Probable First XI
Abdullah Shafique, Imam-ul-Haq, Babar Azam (C), Mohammad Rizwan (WK), Saud Shakeel, Iftikhar Ahmed, Shadab Khan, Mohammad Nawaz, Hasan Ali, Shaheen Afridi, Haris Rauf
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