India will lock horns with Pakistan in the 19th match of the T20 World Cup 2024 at the Nassau County International Cricket Stadium in New York on Sunday, June 9. It will be the second group game for both teams.
The two teams have had contrasting starts to their World Cup campaign. India scripted a comprehensive eight-wicket win over Ireland in their opening game. The bowlers did an exceptional job to restrict the Irish to 96. Hardik Pandya picked up three wickets, while Jasprit Bumrah and Arshdeep Singh returned with two scalps apiece.
In reply, the Men in Blue lost two quick wickets, but skipper Rohit Sharma and wicketkeeper-batter Rishabh Pant made handy contributions to take the team home. The Asian giants crossed the line in just 12.2 overs to begin their campaign with a win.
Pakistan, on the other hand, suffered a humiliating defeat at the hands of co-hosts USA in Super Over. After both teams finished on 159 runs at the end of the regular game, the match went into the Super Over. The USA scored 19 batting first, while the Men in Green could only manage 13/1, with the former winning the contest by five runs.
Today's game is important for both India and Pakistan, who will look to bag the two points on offer. Thus, a cracking contest is expected in New York.
Speaking of the weather in New York on Sunday, the conditions are expected to be pleasant. The temperature will hover around 22 to 23 degrees Celsius. The humidity is expected to be around 55 percent, thus, the actual feeling will be a degree or two higher than the actual temperature.
However, much to the dismay of fans, there is 50 percent rainfall in the forecast, coupled with intermittent clouds. Thus, a start-stop encounter is on the cards.
What is the head-to-head record between India and Pakistan in T20Is?
India and Pakistan have locked horns seven times previously in T20 World Cups. The Men in Blue won five times, while Babar Azam and company emerged victorious once. One game ended in a tie, with India it via Bowl Out during the 2007 T20 World Cup in South Africa.
Matches Played: 7
Matches won by India: 5
Matches won by Pakistan: 1
Matches tied: 1
Matches with No Result: 0
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