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<p>The Narendra Modi Stadium provided the spectacle that an India-Pakistan game demanded but Babar Azam’s men fluffed their lines. This contest is much more than a game and it always comes down to who handles the occasion better. Pakistan have always underperformed against India at World Cups and that stat now worryingly reads 8-0 and once again Pakistan were responsible for their own downfall.</p>

<p>To put India under pressure Pakistan needed runs on the board and they were set up perfectly at 155 for two with 20 overs to go. But a familiar collapse ended their challenge with the crowd playing a huge role in ramping up the pressure. Pakistan looked set for 270 at one stage but lost their last eight wickets for 36 runs.</p>

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<p>There were no demons in the wicket and it came down to that dreaded c-word that has plagued Pakistan in these clashes consistently. They have a soft underbelly and unless they find solutions they will not be able to successfully challenge for the world title. Indian captain Rohit Sharma played a crucial knock once again and showed why he is a big match player.</p>

<p>He had spoken extensively about his preparation for this World Cup and he is clearly India’s man for the big occasion along with Virat Kohli. This Indian win will feed the hype even more. There will be tougher tests ahead but with Australia floundering and England still not at a hundred percent the favourites tag will be difficult to shake off.</p>

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The Narendra Modi Stadium provided the spectacle that an India-Pakistan game demanded but Babar Azam’s men fluffed their lines. This contest is much more than a game and it always comes down to who handles the occasion better.

The Narendra Modi Stadium provided the spectacle that an India-Pakistan game demanded but Babar Azam’s men fluffed their lines. This contest is much more than a game and it always comes down to who handles the occasion better. Pakistan have always underperformed against India at World Cups and that stat now worryingly reads 8-0 and once again Pakistan were responsible for their own downfall. To put India under pressure Pakistan needed runs on the board and they were set up perfectly at 155 for two with 20 overs to go. But a familiar collapse ended their challenge with the crowd playing a huge role in ramping up the pressure. Pakistan looked set for 270 at one stage but lost their last eight wickets for 36 runs. ALSO READ | World Cup: Lackluster Mitchell Marsh vows to correct mistakes as cornered Australia eye comeback There were no demons in the wicket and it came down to that dreaded c-word that has plagued Pakistan in these clashes consistently. They have a soft underbelly and unless they find solutions they will not be able to successfully challenge for the world title. Indian captain Rohit Sharma played a crucial knock once again and showed why he is a big match player. He had spoken extensively about his preparation for this World Cup and he is clearly India’s man for the big occasion along with Virat Kohli. This Indian win will feed the hype even more. There will be tougher tests ahead but with Australia floundering and England still not at a hundred percent the favourites tag will be difficult to shake off. WATCH WION LIVE HERE You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here.

ODI World Cup 2023: India's dominance continues against Pak as Rohit Sharma's men reign supreme in Ahmedabad

<p>The Men in Blue are firing on all cylinders in the ongoing ODI World Cup as they beat Pakistan by seven wickets on Saturday (Oct 14) at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad. Rohit Sharma was the architect of the win having scored 86 runs while Shreyas Iyer scored an unbeaten 53. Speaking on the dominating win, WION’s cricket expert Dav Whatmore thinks Team India will be a team to beat if they continue their purple patch.</p>

<h2><strong>‘India playing like champions’</strong></h2>

<p>“The way India are playing, they already look like world champions with them being in top form. Any side in this World Cup will be scared of them as they have a perfect record so far. New Zealand can match their pace, but I don’t think there is anyone who can match the intensity and substance this Indian team possesses. Rohit Sharma has been in great touch despite getting out for a duck in the opening match against Australia,” WION’s in-house cricket expert Dav Whatmore said.</p>

<p>Helped by Rohit Sharma’s knock, the Men in Blue have extended their winning streak to 8-0 after another dominant display in the ODI World Cup at the Narendra Modi Stadium. The seven-wicket win also sees India maintain their perfect start to the ODI World Cup as they have won all their three matches while Pakistan suffered their first defeat of the tournament.</p>

<p>“The way Rohit is playing it looks like he is continuing from where he left in 2019. He has unfinished business in the World Cup and I think his 86-run knock today is the perfect demonstration of what India can do.”</p>

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<p>“The bowling unit has been in great touch as well with all five bowlers coming good against a Pakistan side that chased a record total against Sri Lanka. Now what I want to see is whether can India defend the total or not because that is where their bowling attack will be tested,” Whatmore added.</p>

<p>India will next take the field on Thursday (Oct 19) against Bangladesh as they push for their fourth win in Pune. Pakistan will take on five-time champions Australia in Chennai on Friday as both teams look to bounce back after defeats.</p>

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The Men in Blue are firing on all cylinders in the ongoing ODI World Cup as they beat Pakistan by seven wickets on Saturday (Oct 14) at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad.

The Men in Blue are firing on all cylinders in the ongoing ODI World Cup as they beat Pakistan by seven wickets on Saturday (Oct 14) at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad. Rohit Sharma was the architect of the win having scored 86 runs while Shreyas Iyer scored an unbeaten 53. Speaking on the dominating win, WION’s cricket expert Dav Whatmore thinks Team India will be a team to beat if they continue their purple patch. ‘India playing like champions’ “The way India are playing, they already look like world champions with them being in top form. Any side in this World Cup will be scared of them as they have a perfect record so far. New Zealand can match their pace, but I don’t think there is anyone who can match the intensity and substance this Indian team possesses. Rohit Sharma has been in great touch despite getting out for a duck in the opening match against Australia,” WION’s in-house cricket expert Dav Whatmore said. Helped by Rohit Sharma’s knock, the Men in Blue have extended their winning streak to 8-0 after another dominant display in the ODI World Cup at the Narendra Modi Stadium. The seven-wicket win also sees India maintain their perfect start to the ODI World Cup as they have won all their three matches while Pakistan suffered their first defeat of the tournament. “The way Rohit is playing it looks like he is continuing from where he left in 2019. He has unfinished business in the World Cup and I think his 86-run knock today is the perfect demonstration of what India can do.” ALSO READ | World Cup: Lackluster Mitchell Marsh vows to correct mistakes as cornered Australia eye comeback “The bowling unit has been in great touch as well with all five bowlers coming good against a Pakistan side that chased a record total against Sri Lanka. Now what I want to see is whether can India defend the total or not because that is where their bowling attack will be tested,” Whatmore added. India will next take the field on Thursday (Oct 19) against Bangladesh as they push for their fourth win in Pune. Pakistan will take on five-time champions Australia in Chennai on Friday as both teams look to bounce back after defeats. WATCH WION LIVE HERE You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here.

IND vs PAK, World Cup 2023: They are already playing like champions - Dav Whatmore heaps praise on Team India

<p>Ahmedabad was painted blue on Saturday (Oct 14) as Team India won the ODI World Cup contest against arch-rivals Pakistan to maintain their perfect record. Led by Rohit Sharma’s 86-run knock,&nbsp;the Men in Blue have extended their winning streak to 8-0 after another dominant display in the ODI World Cup at the Narendra Modi Stadium. The seven-wicket win also sees India maintain their perfect start to the ODI World Cup as they have won all their three matches while Pakistan suffered their first defeat of the tournament.</p>

<h2><strong>Rohit on fire</strong></h2>

<p>After a horrible batting collapse for Pakistan, India were tasked to chase 192 at the iconic Narendra Modi Stadium as skipper Rohit Sharma led from the front. The Indian skipper was unfortunate to miss out on a hundred as he scored 86 runs in front of 120,000 fans in Ahmedabad. His knock, which contained 6 sixes and 6 fours, set the tone for the Indian team as they coasted to a comprehensive win.</p>

<p>While Rohit was on a song, Shubman Gill scored 16 while former captain Virat Kohli also returned to the pavilion with the same score. Later, KL Rahul (19) and Shreyas Iyer (53) helped India scored the required runs in another routine ODI World Cup win. Interestingly, India won the match with 19.3&nbsp;overs to spare.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Shaheen Shah Afridi scalped two wickets while Hasan Ali got the prize wicket of Virat, but apart from that it was a day to forget at office for the Pakistan side.</p>

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<h2><strong>India dazzle with ball</strong></h2>

<p>Earlier, Pakistan had a good start to their innings as Imam-ul-Haq (36) and Abdullah Shafique (20) countered the Indian bowling attack in the first powerplay. However, India came good in the second powerplay as they scalped skipper Babar Azam (50) and Mohammad Rizwan (49). Pakistan went from 155/2 to 191 all out.</p>

<p>Only five batters scored in double figures for Pakistan with all key bowlers for India coming good with two wickets each. Jasprit Bumrah, Kuldeep Yadav, Hardik Pandya, Mohammed Siraj, and Ravindra Jadeja, all had two wickets each to dent the Pakistan hopes.</p>

<p>India will next take the field on Thursday (Oct 19) against Bangladesh as they push for their fourth win in Pune. Pakistan will take on five-time champions Australia in Chennai on Friday as both teams look to bounce back after defeats.</p>

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Ahmedabad was painted blue on Saturday (Oct 14) as Team India won the ODI World Cup contest against arch-rivals Pakistan to maintain their perfect record. Led by Rohit Sharma’s 86-run knock, the Men in Blue have extended their winning streak to 8-0 after another dominant display in the ODI World Cup at the Narendra Modi Stadium.

Ahmedabad was painted blue on Saturday (Oct 14) as Team India won the ODI World Cup contest against arch-rivals Pakistan to maintain their perfect record. Led by Rohit Sharma’s 86-run knock, the Men in Blue have extended their winning streak to 8-0 after another dominant display in the ODI World Cup at the Narendra Modi Stadium. The seven-wicket win also sees India maintain their perfect start to the ODI World Cup as they have won all their three matches while Pakistan suffered their first defeat of the tournament. Rohit on fire After a horrible batting collapse for Pakistan, India were tasked to chase 192 at the iconic Narendra Modi Stadium as skipper Rohit Sharma led from the front. The Indian skipper was unfortunate to miss out on a hundred as he scored 86 runs in front of 120,000 fans in Ahmedabad. His knock, which contained 6 sixes and 6 fours, set the tone for the Indian team as they coasted to a comprehensive win. While Rohit was on a song, Shubman Gill scored 16 while former captain Virat Kohli also returned to the pavilion with the same score. Later, KL Rahul (19) and Shreyas Iyer (53) helped India scored the required runs in another routine ODI World Cup win. Interestingly, India won the match with 19.3 overs to spare. Shaheen Shah Afridi scalped two wickets while Hasan Ali got the prize wicket of Virat, but apart from that it was a day to forget at office for the Pakistan side. ALSO READ | World Cup: Lackluster Mitchell Marsh vows to correct mistakes as cornered Australia eye comeback India dazzle with ball Earlier, Pakistan had a good start to their innings as Imam-ul-Haq (36) and Abdullah Shafique (20) countered the Indian bowling attack in the first powerplay. However, India came good in the second powerplay as they scalped skipper Babar Azam (50) and Mohammad Rizwan (49). Pakistan went from 155/2 to 191 all out. Only five batters scored in double figures for Pakistan with all key bowlers for India coming good with two wickets each. Jasprit Bumrah, Kuldeep Yadav, Hardik Pandya, Mohammed Siraj, and Ravindra Jadeja, all had two wickets each to dent the Pakistan hopes. India will next take the field on Thursday (Oct 19) against Bangladesh as they push for their fourth win in Pune. Pakistan will take on five-time champions Australia in Chennai on Friday as both teams look to bounce back after defeats. WATCH WION LIVE HERE You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here.

ODI World Cup: Rohit Sharma's knock paints Ahmedabad blue as India extend winning record vs Pakistan to 8-0

<p>India vs Pakistan ODI World Cup 2023 match is all set to take place in Ahmedabad on October 14 with about 132,000 fans expected to attend the blockbuster game. The rivalry, arguably the biggest in cricket, will not only test the cricketing skills of players but also their ability to handle pressure and hold on to clutch moments as well.</p>

<p>Speaking to ICC Review, former Australia captain and three-time World Cup winner Ricky Ponting said that India are a slightly better side on home conditions but agreed that Pakistan, on their day, can play some very good cricket.</p>

<p>"India vs Pakistan is one of the greatest rivalries in cricket and India on home conditions are a slightly better and balanced side than Pakistan. But as we know, on their day Pakistan can play some very good cricket.</p>

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<p>"They are a very dangerous team, and in the last couple of years they have been one of the better performing teams in white ball cricket, be it ODIs or T20s," said Ponting.</p>

<p>Talking about how the huge crowd is going to impact the game, Ponting said it depends on who starts well in the contest.</p>

<p>"If Pakistan start well then the crowd will have no impact on the game but if India start well, then the crowd will have huge impact on the game. They (crowd) will get behind them and will be bringing the grand stand down," added the former Aussie skipper.</p>

<p>With India having a 7-0 lead over Pakistan in the ODI World Cup games, it has always been a battle between India's batters and Pakistan's bowlers and Ponting thinks this time is not going to be any different.</p>

<p>"Yeah, they (Pakistam) have pretty great bowlers, earlier it was Shoaib (Akhtar) vs Sachin (Tendulkar) and now it is Shaheen Afridi vs India's top order. Haris Rauf can also hit 150 (kmph), and he's their go to guy in middle overs. But yeah, if Pakistan have to win then their bowlers have to have some impact with the new ball early on," reckoned Ponting.</p>

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India vs Pakistan ODI World Cup 2023 match is all set to take place in Ahmedabad on October 14 with about 132,000 fans expected to attend the blockbuster game. The rivalry, arguably the biggest in cricket, will not only test the cricketing skills of players but also their ability to handle pressure and hold on to clutch moments as well.

India vs Pakistan ODI World Cup 2023 match is all set to take place in Ahmedabad on October 14 with about 132,000 fans expected to attend the blockbuster game. The rivalry, arguably the biggest in cricket, will not only test the cricketing skills of players but also their ability to handle pressure and hold on to clutch moments as well. Speaking to ICC Review, former Australia captain and three-time World Cup winner Ricky Ponting said that India are a slightly better side on home conditions but agreed that Pakistan, on their day, can play some very good cricket. "India vs Pakistan is one of the greatest rivalries in cricket and India on home conditions are a slightly better and balanced side than Pakistan. But as we know, on their day Pakistan can play some very good cricket. Also Read: Kane Williamson lauds bowlers for superb start, updates on injured finger "They are a very dangerous team, and in the last couple of years they have been one of the better performing teams in white ball cricket, be it ODIs or T20s," said Ponting. Talking about how the huge crowd is going to impact the game, Ponting said it depends on who starts well in the contest. "If Pakistan start well then the crowd will have no impact on the game but if India start well, then the crowd will have huge impact on the game. They (crowd) will get behind them and will be bringing the grand stand down," added the former Aussie skipper. With India having a 7-0 lead over Pakistan in the ODI World Cup games, it has always been a battle between India's batters and Pakistan's bowlers and Ponting thinks this time is not going to be any different. "Yeah, they (Pakistam) have pretty great bowlers, earlier it was Shoaib (Akhtar) vs Sachin (Tendulkar) and now it is Shaheen Afridi vs India's top order. Haris Rauf can also hit 150 (kmph), and he's their go to guy in middle overs. But yeah, if Pakistan have to win then their bowlers have to have some impact with the new ball early on," reckoned Ponting. WATCH WION LIVE HERE You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here.

ODI World Cup 2023, IND vs PAK: 'Have some impact with..,' Ricky Ponting reveals how Pakistan can win vs India

<p>Ace India seamer Jasprit Bumrah, who, for the nth time when his team asked him to go out of the box and deliver, did it against Pakistan, dismissing well-settled Muhammad Rizwan clean bowled off a slower off-cutter. That wicket broke Pakistan’s back as they lost wickets in clusters, getting all out on 191 despite being 155 for two at one stage.&nbsp;</p>

<p>After India won the high-octane clash in Ahmedabad by seven wickets, Bumrah got adjudged the Player of the Match for his spell of two for 19 in seven overs, including a maiden.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Speaking to the media on his performance that laid the foundation for others to wrap the Pakistani innings on an under-par total, Bumrah acknowledged his special slower ball, admitting his slower off-cutters are as good as off-spinners slower delivery.</p>

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<p>“We were bowling in the middle overs, and I saw Jaddu's ball was turning, not too much, but a little bit. I count my slower ball as a spinner's slower ball, one of those days where it came off,” Bumrah on how effective his slower ball is.</p>

<p>The right-arm seamer also detailed how the pitch behaved during the first innings and what prompted Bumrah to stick with hit-the-deck length.</p>

<p>“It felt good. Usually, you try to analyse the wicket as soon as possible. We realised the wicket was on the slower side so we wanted to bowl hard lengths. We were trying to make it as difficult as possible,” Bumrah added.</p>

<p>Other than outfoxing Rizwan with a beauty of a delivery, Bumrah bowled a peach to Shadab Khan, who played the wrong line, to clean bowl him. When asked to explain how he pulled that off, Bumrah said, “Little phase where there was reverse swing, one of the occasions when the white ball was reverse swinging.”</p>

<h2>India maintain&nbsp;winning streak over Pakistan</h2>

<p>With India winning yet another CWC encounter against Pakistan, they have increased their lead to 8-0 in CWC head-to-head contests.&nbsp;</p>

<p>While each bowler, barring Shardul Thakur, returned with two wickets each, Siraj and Bumrah picked big wickets - Babar Azam and Rizwan, respectively.&nbsp;</p>

<p>During the chase, Captain Rohit Sharma took the onus on himself and slammed a brilliant 86 to guide India home for their third straight win in this World Cup 2023.</p>

<p>With this, they also reached the top of the points table.</p>

<p>India will next face Bangladesh in Pune on Thursday (Oct 19).</p>

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Ace India seamer Jasprit Bumrah, who, for the nth time when his team asked him to go out of the box and deliver, did it against Pakistan, dismissing well-settled Muhammad Rizwan clean bowled off a slower off-cutter.

Ace India seamer Jasprit Bumrah, who, for the nth time when his team asked him to go out of the box and deliver, did it against Pakistan, dismissing well-settled Muhammad Rizwan clean bowled off a slower off-cutter. That wicket broke Pakistan’s back as they lost wickets in clusters, getting all out on 191 despite being 155 for two at one stage. After India won the high-octane clash in Ahmedabad by seven wickets, Bumrah got adjudged the Player of the Match for his spell of two for 19 in seven overs, including a maiden. Speaking to the media on his performance that laid the foundation for others to wrap the Pakistani innings on an under-par total, Bumrah acknowledged his special slower ball, admitting his slower off-cutters are as good as off-spinners slower delivery. ALSO READ: ODI World Cup: Rohit Sharma's fifty paints Ahmedabad blue as India maintain perfect winning record vs Pakistan “We were bowling in the middle overs, and I saw Jaddu's ball was turning, not too much, but a little bit. I count my slower ball as a spinner's slower ball, one of those days where it came off,” Bumrah on how effective his slower ball is. The right-arm seamer also detailed how the pitch behaved during the first innings and what prompted Bumrah to stick with hit-the-deck length. “It felt good. Usually, you try to analyse the wicket as soon as possible. We realised the wicket was on the slower side so we wanted to bowl hard lengths. We were trying to make it as difficult as possible,” Bumrah added. Other than outfoxing Rizwan with a beauty of a delivery, Bumrah bowled a peach to Shadab Khan, who played the wrong line, to clean bowl him. When asked to explain how he pulled that off, Bumrah said, “Little phase where there was reverse swing, one of the occasions when the white ball was reverse swinging.” India maintain winning streak over Pakistan With India winning yet another CWC encounter against Pakistan, they have increased their lead to 8-0 in CWC head-to-head contests. While each bowler, barring Shardul Thakur, returned with two wickets each, Siraj and Bumrah picked big wickets - Babar Azam and Rizwan, respectively. During the chase, Captain Rohit Sharma took the onus on himself and slammed a brilliant 86 to guide India home for their third straight win in this World Cup 2023. With this, they also reached the top of the points table. India will next face Bangladesh in Pune on Thursday (Oct 19). WATCH WION LIVE HERE You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here.

I count my slower ball as a spinner’s slower ball: Bumrah on winning Man of the Match award against Pakistan

<p>In what turned out to be a one-sided contest in the end, India thumped Pakistan in fine fashion in front of a capacity crowd at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad on Saturday (Oct 14) evening. The much-hyped India-Pakistan contest could not live up to its full billing once again as India brought their superior A-game that left the Pakistani side flabbergasted as to what hit them.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Indian bowlers beautifully set up the game after restricting Pakistan to a below-par total of 190 on a pitch that was excessively flat. Put into bat first by Indian captain Rohit Sharma, Pakistan batters had the upper hand in the first 30 overs as they only lost two wickets and had both Babar Azam and Muhammad Rizwan at the crease.&nbsp;</p>

<p>After the match, Indian fans went ballistic on social media, even though it was the third encounter of their eight-match league stage campaign.&nbsp;</p>

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<p dir="ltr" lang="en">Every Indian right now be like 🇮🇳🙌<br />
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💥 Bumrah in today's match: 2/19 &amp; a catch.<a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/JaspritBumrah?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#JaspritBumrah</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/INDvPAK?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#INDvPAK</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/INDvsPAK?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#INDvsPAK</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/CricketComesHome?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#CricketComesHome</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/CWC23?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#CWC23</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/TeamIndia?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#TeamIndia</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/BharatArmy?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#BharatArmy</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/COTI?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#COTI</a>🇮🇳 <a href="https://t.co/tHEIbHwsCt">pic.twitter.com/tHEIbHwsCt</a></p>
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<p>Seasoned cricket commentator said the defeat for Pakistan was inevitable, especially after their recent performances.&nbsp;</p>

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A great win today in Ahmedabad, powered by all round excellence.<br />
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Congratulations to the team and best wishes for the matches ahead.</p>
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Biggest rivalry only on paper. 💆 <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/IndvPak?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#IndvPak</a></p>
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<p>Even former Pakistani cricketers say the light side of things after their batting unit capitulated.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>With the win, India now find themselves on top of the points table and well on their way to securing a top 4 finish. The Men-in-Blue will now face Bangladesh next week on Thursday (Oct 19) at the&nbsp;Maharashtra Cricket Association Stadium in Pune.&nbsp;</p>

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In what turned out to be a one-sided contest in the end, India thumped Pakistan in fine fashion in front of a capacity crowd at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad on Saturday (Oct 14) evening.

In what turned out to be a one-sided contest in the end, India thumped Pakistan in fine fashion in front of a capacity crowd at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad on Saturday (Oct 14) evening. The much-hyped India-Pakistan contest could not live up to its full billing once again as India brought their superior A-game that left the Pakistani side flabbergasted as to what hit them. Indian bowlers beautifully set up the game after restricting Pakistan to a below-par total of 190 on a pitch that was excessively flat. Put into bat first by Indian captain Rohit Sharma, Pakistan batters had the upper hand in the first 30 overs as they only lost two wickets and had both Babar Azam and Muhammad Rizwan at the crease. After the match, Indian fans went ballistic on social media, even though it was the third encounter of their eight-match league stage campaign. Rohit Sharma vs Pak bowlers tonight 😁 #INDvPAK #CWC2023 pic.twitter.com/z5Z5D6qLbY — Wasim Jaffer (@WasimJaffer14) October 14, 2023 × Indian fans were highly appreciative of Jasprit Bumrah whose excellent spell completely titled the game in India's favour. Every Indian right now be like 🇮🇳🙌 💥 Bumrah in today's match: 2/19 & a catch.#JaspritBumrah #INDvPAK #INDvsPAK #CricketComesHome #CWC23 #TeamIndia #BharatArmy #COTI🇮🇳 pic.twitter.com/tHEIbHwsCt — The Bharat Army (@thebharatarmy) October 14, 2023 × Seasoned cricket commentator said the defeat for Pakistan was inevitable, especially after their recent performances. Pakistan got out of jail against Sri Lanka and have now been outplayed by India. Lots of thinking to do, especially with their traditional strength, their bowling. — Harsha Bhogle (@bhogleharsha) October 14, 2023 × Team India all the way! A great win today in Ahmedabad, powered by all round excellence. Congratulations to the team and best wishes for the matches ahead. — Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) October 14, 2023 × Since 2013, Pakistan has batted in 12 ODI innings against India and they have been bowled out 8 times. Biggest rivalry only on paper. 💆 #IndvPak — Silly Point (@FarziCricketer) October 14, 2023 × As usual Pakistan not realising where the boundaries are. — Gabbar (@GabbbarSingh) October 14, 2023 × Can't wait to watch India vs Sri Lanka at the Wankhede later on in the tournament ❤️ — Manas Singh (@menacesingh) October 14, 2023 × With our frontline bowlers clicking, and top order knocking off the runs, Shardul Thakur is just not getting a chance to prove that he should be dropped. — Ramesh Srivats (@rameshsrivats) October 14, 2023 × Even former Pakistani cricketers say the light side of things after their batting unit capitulated. Every Pakistani cricket fan right now 💔 #PAKvIND #CWC23 pic.twitter.com/ewTOjDZR1R — Mohammad Hafeez (@MHafeez22) October 14, 2023 × With the win, India now find themselves on top of the points table and well on their way to securing a top 4 finish. The Men-in-Blue will now face Bangladesh next week on Thursday (Oct 19) at the Maharashtra Cricket Association Stadium in Pune. (With inputs from agencies) WATCH WION LIVE HERE:

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<p><strong>IND vs PAK Probable Playing XI:</strong>&nbsp;The most-awaited match of the ICC World Cup 2023 has arrived. India and Pakistan will clash on Saturday (Oct 14) at the Narendra Modi International Cricket Stadium in Ahmedabad.</p>

<p>Team India kickstarted their ICC World Cup 2023 campaign against Australia and won the match by six wickets. Then, they squared off with Afghanistan and defeated them by eight wickets. Rohit Sharma &amp; Co gave exceptional performances in both encounters.</p>

<p>Indian bowlers Ravindra Jadeja, Jasprit Bumrah, and Kuldeep Yadav gave a hard time to the Australian batters. Meanwhile, KL Rahul scored 97 runs in 115 balls in their first World Cup 2023 match.</p>

<p>However, Team India broke all records in their match against Afghanistan. Indian captain Rohit Sharma surpassed 'Master Blaster' Sachin Tendulkar's record for most centuries in the ODI World Cup. As Virat Kohli scored a fifty, he crossed Tendulkar's record of highest runs in the World Cup (T20I and ODI).</p>

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<p>So far, Pakistan's performance in the ICC World Cup 2023 has been excellent. They started their World Cup 2023 campaign against the Netherlands and defeated the Dutch side by 81 runs. In their second match, they beat Sri Lanka by six wickets. Pakistan successfully chased a target of 345 runs in 48.2 overs. While Mohammad Rizwan scored 131 runs in 121 balls, Hasan Ali took four wickets.</p>

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<p>In the last seven games, Pakistan has not won even a single match against India since 1992.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Here's everything you need to know about India and Pakistan's playing XI in the upcoming World Cup 2023 match.&nbsp;</p>

<h2><strong>IND vs PAK World Cup 2023 Probable Playing XI</strong></h2>

<p><strong>India Probable Playing XI:</strong></p>

<p>Rohit Sharma (c), Ishan Kishan, Virat Kohli, Shreyas Iyer, KL Rahul (wk), Ravindra Jadeja, Hardik Pandya, Ravichandran Ashwin, Jasprit Bumrah, Mohammed Siraj, Kuldeep Yadav</p>

<p><strong>Pakistan Probable Playing XI:</strong></p>

<p>Imam-ul-Haq, Abdullah Shafique, Babar Azam (c), Mohammad Rizwan (wk), Saud Shakeel, Iftikhar Ahmed, Shadab Khan, Mohammad Nawaz, Hasan Ali, Haris Rauf, Shaheen Afridi</p>

<h2><strong>IND vs PAK World Cup 2023 Injury Updates</strong></h2>

<p>The only concern for India is Shubman Gill's illness. The player has reached Ahmedabad. However, he might not play against Pakistan on Saturday (Oct 14). There are chances that Ravichandran Ashwin will replace Shardul Thakur in the squad.&nbsp;</p>

<p><em>(With inputs from agencies)</em></p>


IND vs PAK Probable Playing XI: The most-awaited match of the ICC World Cup 2023 has arrived. India and Pakistan will clash on Saturday (Oct 14) at the Narendra Modi International Cricket Stadium in Ahmedabad.

IND vs PAK Probable Playing XI: The most-awaited match of the ICC World Cup 2023 has arrived. India and Pakistan will clash on Saturday (Oct 14) at the Narendra Modi International Cricket Stadium in Ahmedabad. Team India kickstarted their ICC World Cup 2023 campaign against Australia and won the match by six wickets. Then, they squared off with Afghanistan and defeated them by eight wickets. Rohit Sharma & Co gave exceptional performances in both encounters. Indian bowlers Ravindra Jadeja, Jasprit Bumrah, and Kuldeep Yadav gave a hard time to the Australian batters. Meanwhile, KL Rahul scored 97 runs in 115 balls in their first World Cup 2023 match. However, Team India broke all records in their match against Afghanistan. Indian captain Rohit Sharma surpassed 'Master Blaster' Sachin Tendulkar's record for most centuries in the ODI World Cup. As Virat Kohli scored a fifty, he crossed Tendulkar's record of highest runs in the World Cup (T20I and ODI). ALSO READ | IND vs PAK Head to Head: Check India vs Pakistan ODI records ahead of ICC World Cup 2023 match on Oct 14 So far, Pakistan's performance in the ICC World Cup 2023 has been excellent. They started their World Cup 2023 campaign against the Netherlands and defeated the Dutch side by 81 runs. In their second match, they beat Sri Lanka by six wickets. Pakistan successfully chased a target of 345 runs in 48.2 overs. While Mohammad Rizwan scored 131 runs in 121 balls, Hasan Ali took four wickets. ALSO READ | ICC World Cup 2023: Watch all Mauka Mauka ads ahead of the India vs Pakistan cricket match In the last seven games, Pakistan has not won even a single match against India since 1992. Here's everything you need to know about India and Pakistan's playing XI in the upcoming World Cup 2023 match. IND vs PAK World Cup 2023 Probable Playing XI India Probable Playing XI: Rohit Sharma (c), Ishan Kishan, Virat Kohli, Shreyas Iyer, KL Rahul (wk), Ravindra Jadeja, Hardik Pandya, Ravichandran Ashwin, Jasprit Bumrah, Mohammed Siraj, Kuldeep Yadav Pakistan Probable Playing XI: Imam-ul-Haq, Abdullah Shafique, Babar Azam (c), Mohammad Rizwan (wk), Saud Shakeel, Iftikhar Ahmed, Shadab Khan, Mohammad Nawaz, Hasan Ali, Haris Rauf, Shaheen Afridi IND vs PAK World Cup 2023 Injury Updates The only concern for India is Shubman Gill's illness. The player has reached Ahmedabad. However, he might not play against Pakistan on Saturday (Oct 14). There are chances that Ravichandran Ashwin will replace Shardul Thakur in the squad. (With inputs from agencies)

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<p>India vs Pakistan rivalry has taken centre stage again as both nations meet for the eighth time in the ODI World Cup at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad on Saturday (Oct 14). After winning the toss, Indian skipper Rohit Sharma opted to field first in a decision that raised eyebrows for many. It is just the second time India will chase a target in the high-voltage clash in the ODI World Cup having last done so in 2003.</p>

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<h2><strong>So what happened last time India batted second?</strong></h2>

<p>On 1st March 2003, India and Pakistan locked horns at the historic Centurion ground in South Africa with Sourav Ganguly and Waqar Younis leading the respective sides. It was the Pakistan skipper who won the toss and elected to bat first as India held an unprecedented record of winning while batting first. Both teams had&nbsp;big-game players in their side with the likes of Saeed Anwar, Inzamam-ul-Haq, Sachin Tendulkar, Rahul Dravid, and others.</p>

<p>Batting first, Pakistan’s Anwar was in sublime form as he attacked the Indian bowling and scored 101. He was well supported by future skipper Younis Khan (32) and Mohammad Yousuf (22) who helped Pakistan reach 273/7 in their 50 overs. Inzamam-ul-Haq failed to make a mark as he got run out on 6 while Rashid Latif contributed 29 with the bat.</p>

<p>For India, Ashish Nehra and Zaheer Khan scalped two wickets each while Javagal Srinath and Dinesh Mongia ended with one each.</p>

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<p>In reply, India started on the front foot as openers Virender Sehwag and Sachin Tendulkar took on the Pakistan bowling attack. The former was dismissed on 21 but took the attack to the opposition while Tendulkar was the architect of India’s dominance with the bat. He hit Shoaib Akhtar for a six over the third man that captured the attention of the world. It is still one of the iconic moments in the history of the World Cup.</p>

<p>However, Tendulkar’s dominance with the bat came to an end when a Shoaib Akhtar delivery surprised him and he was caught off guard on 98. He missed out on a hundred but did his job for the Men in Blue. He along with Mohammed Kaif (35) put on 102 runs for the third wicket while skipper Ganguly was dismissed for a golden duck. Later Rahul Dravid (44) and Yuvraj Singh (50) helped the Indian team to win as they celebrated a famous win. Dravid scored the winning four and was excellent throughout the tournament.</p>

<p>India won the contest by six wickets, chasing the 274-run target with 26 balls to spare. The Men in Blue later reached the World Cup final, but lost&nbsp;to Australia.</p>

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India vs Pakistan rivalry has taken centre stage again as both nations meet for the eighth time in the ODI World Cup at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad on Saturday (Oct 14).

India vs Pakistan rivalry has taken centre stage again as both nations meet for the eighth time in the ODI World Cup at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad on Saturday (Oct 14). After winning the toss, Indian skipper Rohit Sharma opted to field first in a decision that raised eyebrows for many. It is just the second time India will chase a target in the high-voltage clash in the ODI World Cup having last done so in 2003. Sachin Tendulkar's master class innings during India vs Pakistan in the World Cup 2003 He scored 98 runs from 75 balls while chasing 274 target against mighty Pakistan bowling attack#INDvPAK | #INDvsPAK | #CWC23pic.twitter.com/4tbyb9hWrO — Don Cricket 🏏 (@doncricket_) October 13, 2023 × So what happened last time India batted second? On 1st March 2003, India and Pakistan locked horns at the historic Centurion ground in South Africa with Sourav Ganguly and Waqar Younis leading the respective sides. It was the Pakistan skipper who won the toss and elected to bat first as India held an unprecedented record of winning while batting first. Both teams had big-game players in their side with the likes of Saeed Anwar, Inzamam-ul-Haq, Sachin Tendulkar, Rahul Dravid, and others. Batting first, Pakistan’s Anwar was in sublime form as he attacked the Indian bowling and scored 101. He was well supported by future skipper Younis Khan (32) and Mohammad Yousuf (22) who helped Pakistan reach 273/7 in their 50 overs. Inzamam-ul-Haq failed to make a mark as he got run out on 6 while Rashid Latif contributed 29 with the bat. For India, Ashish Nehra and Zaheer Khan scalped two wickets each while Javagal Srinath and Dinesh Mongia ended with one each. ALSO READ | World Cup: Lackluster Mitchell Marsh vows to correct mistakes as cornered Australia eye comeback In reply, India started on the front foot as openers Virender Sehwag and Sachin Tendulkar took on the Pakistan bowling attack. The former was dismissed on 21 but took the attack to the opposition while Tendulkar was the architect of India’s dominance with the bat. He hit Shoaib Akhtar for a six over the third man that captured the attention of the world. It is still one of the iconic moments in the history of the World Cup. However, Tendulkar’s dominance with the bat came to an end when a Shoaib Akhtar delivery surprised him and he was caught off guard on 98. He missed out on a hundred but did his job for the Men in Blue. He along with Mohammed Kaif (35) put on 102 runs for the third wicket while skipper Ganguly was dismissed for a golden duck. Later Rahul Dravid (44) and Yuvraj Singh (50) helped the Indian team to win as they celebrated a famous win. Dravid scored the winning four and was excellent throughout the tournament. India won the contest by six wickets, chasing the 274-run target with 26 balls to spare. The Men in Blue later reached the World Cup final, but lost to Australia. WATCH WION LIVE HERE You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here.

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<p><meta name="uuid" content="uuidOK5k8chvTGQ7" /><meta charset="utf-8" />India fired back in their game against Pakistan at the Narendra Modi Stadium Stadium in Ahmedabad after opposition skipper Babar Azam was sent back to the hut by a jaffa from Mohammed Siraj.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Having failed to conjure up a fifty in the tournament so far and against India in ODIs, Babar reached the milestone but perished soon after. Siraj, who was introduced for a new spell bowled a length delivery in the channel that decked back in sharply. Babar, with minimal footwork, attempted to run the ball down to the third man but did not have the width to work with.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Consequently, the ball, which kept a tad low, breezed past his bat and rattled into the top of off, leaving Babar with a bemused look on his face.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The wicket came after India were beginning to falter in the game as Babar and Mohammad Rizwan had stitched an 82-run stand.&nbsp;</p>

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<h2><strong>Opportunity missed for India?&nbsp;</strong></h2>

<p>India won the toss and elected to bowl first on a pitch that appears to be excessively flat. Indian pace bowlers searched for seam and swing initially but in the absence of it, settled with a slightly pulled-back length.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Former Indian cricketer Akash Chopra in his assessment said India had missed an opportunity to 'out-bat' Pakistan by fielding first. However, despite having a platform, up until the 30th over, Pakistan had played a conservative brand of cricket. Anything less than 300 or even 330 might be chaseable, especially for a batting lineup of the calibre of India.&nbsp;</p>

<p>As of the last update, Pakistan had lost six wickets with only 168 runs on board.&nbsp;&nbsp;</p>

<p><strong>Playing XIs:&nbsp;</strong></p>

<p><strong>India</strong>: Rohit Sharma(c), Shubman Gill, Virat Kohli, Shreyas Iyer, KL Rahul(w), Hardik Pandya, Ravindra Jadeja, Shardul Thakur, Kuldeep Yadav, Jasprit Bumrah, Mohammed Siraj</p>

<p><strong>Pakistan</strong>&nbsp;(Playing XI): Abdullah Shafique, Imam-ul-Haq, Babar Azam(c), Mohammad Rizwan(w), Saud Shakeel, Iftikhar Ahmed, Shadab Khan, Mohammad Nawaz, Hasan Ali, Shaheen Afridi, Haris Rauf</p>

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India fired back in their game against Pakistan at the Narendra Modi Stadium Stadium in Ahmedabad after opposition skipper Babar Azam was sent back to the hut by a jaffa from Mohammed Siraj.

India fired back in their game against Pakistan at the Narendra Modi Stadium Stadium in Ahmedabad after opposition skipper Babar Azam was sent back to the hut by a jaffa from Mohammed Siraj. Having failed to conjure up a fifty in the tournament so far and against India in ODIs, Babar reached the milestone but perished soon after. Siraj, who was introduced for a new spell bowled a length delivery in the channel that decked back in sharply. Babar, with minimal footwork, attempted to run the ball down to the third man but did not have the width to work with. Consequently, the ball, which kept a tad low, breezed past his bat and rattled into the top of off, leaving Babar with a bemused look on his face. The wicket came after India were beginning to falter in the game as Babar and Mohammad Rizwan had stitched an 82-run stand. Siraj gets Babar Azam & breaks the Partnership.#INDvsPAK pic.twitter.com/cOsvOjenCO — Cricpedia Edits (@Cricpedia_edits) October 14, 2023 × Also read | World Cup 2023: 'Smith was given out...', Rizwan gets reprieve as fans question DRS accuracy Opportunity missed for India? India won the toss and elected to bowl first on a pitch that appears to be excessively flat. Indian pace bowlers searched for seam and swing initially but in the absence of it, settled with a slightly pulled-back length. Former Indian cricketer Akash Chopra in his assessment said India had missed an opportunity to 'out-bat' Pakistan by fielding first. However, despite having a platform, up until the 30th over, Pakistan had played a conservative brand of cricket. Anything less than 300 or even 330 might be chaseable, especially for a batting lineup of the calibre of India. As of the last update, Pakistan had lost six wickets with only 168 runs on board. Playing XIs: India: Rohit Sharma(c), Shubman Gill, Virat Kohli, Shreyas Iyer, KL Rahul(w), Hardik Pandya, Ravindra Jadeja, Shardul Thakur, Kuldeep Yadav, Jasprit Bumrah, Mohammed Siraj Pakistan (Playing XI): Abdullah Shafique, Imam-ul-Haq, Babar Azam(c), Mohammad Rizwan(w), Saud Shakeel, Iftikhar Ahmed, Shadab Khan, Mohammad Nawaz, Hasan Ali, Shaheen Afridi, Haris Rauf (With inputs from agencies) WATCH WION LIVE HERE:

World Cup 2023, Ind vs Pak: Watch - Babar Azam BAMBOOZLED by Mohammed Siraj as India seize advantage

<p>Former India captain Virat Kohli could not stay away from the headlines on Saturday (Oct 14) against Pakistan in the high-voltage World Cup contest as he attracted the attention of the internet. Playing against the arch-rivals at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad, Virat had to leave the field just moments after the match started. However he was back on the field moments later, but made the headlines on the internet.</p>

<h2><strong>Why did Virat leave the field?</strong></h2>

<p>Virat initially started the match with a full-sleeved t-shirt with white stripes on the shoulders. He wore the kit during the national anthem and start of the match unaware of the new kit change. The rest of the team was wearing kits with tri-colour strips of the Indian flag with Virat being the exception. However, that mistake was brought into his consideration, and quickly went into the dressing room for a change. He would then wear the tri-colour striped t-shirt to match his teammates with India fielding first in the contest.</p>

<h2><strong>What happened in the Pakistan innings?</strong></h2>

<p>After winning the toss, India skipper Rohit Sharma put Pakistan to bat despite history suggesting the hosts have a better advantage batting first. The Indian team made one change for the match as in-form Shubman Gill returned to the team after recuperating from dengue while Ishan Kishan was dropped from the Playing XI.</p>

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<p>Pakistan started their innings brightly with Imam-ul-Haq (36) and Abdullah Shafique (20) as they demonstrated Pakistan’s batting show. However, India would quickly come back in the match with quick-fire wickets to unsettle Pakistan at the Narendra Modi Stadium. At the time of writing, Pakistan were 187/8 after 40 overs as they lost wickets at regular intervals.</p>

<p>Jasprit Bumrah,&nbsp;Mohammed Siraj, and Kuldeep Yadav each got two wickets while the likes of Babar Azam (50) and Mohammad Rizwan (49) were the only other batters to get into double figures in the Pakistan innings.</p>

<p>This is the eighth meeting between the sides in the ODI World Cup and only the second occasion when Pakistan are batting first. The only other occasion when Pakistan batted first in the ODI World Cup contest was in 2003 when they lost by six wickets in Centurion. India currently hold an unprecedented 7-0 lead against Pakistan in the ODI World Cup head-to-head matches.</p>

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Former India captain Virat Kohli could not stay away from the headlines on Saturday (Oct 14) against Pakistan in the high-voltage World Cup contest as he attracted the attention of the internet.

Former India captain Virat Kohli could not stay away from the headlines on Saturday (Oct 14) against Pakistan in the high-voltage World Cup contest as he attracted the attention of the internet. Playing against the arch-rivals at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad, Virat had to leave the field just moments after the match started. However he was back on the field moments later, but made the headlines on the internet. Why did Virat leave the field? Virat initially started the match with a full-sleeved t-shirt with white stripes on the shoulders. He wore the kit during the national anthem and start of the match unaware of the new kit change. The rest of the team was wearing kits with tri-colour strips of the Indian flag with Virat being the exception. However, that mistake was brought into his consideration, and quickly went into the dressing room for a change. He would then wear the tri-colour striped t-shirt to match his teammates with India fielding first in the contest. What happened in the Pakistan innings? After winning the toss, India skipper Rohit Sharma put Pakistan to bat despite history suggesting the hosts have a better advantage batting first. The Indian team made one change for the match as in-form Shubman Gill returned to the team after recuperating from dengue while Ishan Kishan was dropped from the Playing XI. ALSO READ | World Cup: Lackluster Mitchell Marsh vows to correct mistakes as cornered Australia eye comeback Pakistan started their innings brightly with Imam-ul-Haq (36) and Abdullah Shafique (20) as they demonstrated Pakistan’s batting show. However, India would quickly come back in the match with quick-fire wickets to unsettle Pakistan at the Narendra Modi Stadium. At the time of writing, Pakistan were 187/8 after 40 overs as they lost wickets at regular intervals. Jasprit Bumrah, Mohammed Siraj, and Kuldeep Yadav each got two wickets while the likes of Babar Azam (50) and Mohammad Rizwan (49) were the only other batters to get into double figures in the Pakistan innings. This is the eighth meeting between the sides in the ODI World Cup and only the second occasion when Pakistan are batting first. The only other occasion when Pakistan batted first in the ODI World Cup contest was in 2003 when they lost by six wickets in Centurion. India currently hold an unprecedented 7-0 lead against Pakistan in the ODI World Cup head-to-head matches. WATCH WION LIVE HERE You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here.

ODI World Cup 2023: Virat Kohli leaves field for THIS hilarious reason vs Pakistan

<p>Pakistan failed to make most of the gained momentum during the middle overs, as Indian bowlers struck gold, with each, barring Shardul Thakur, picking two wickets each to inflict a collapse in Ahmedabad on Saturday. While captain Babar Azam hit his maiden CWC 2023 fifty, Pakistan crumbled under pressure, with India wrapping them on 191&nbsp;in the marquee World Cup clash.</p>

<p>After being asked to bat first at the biggest stadium in the world, Pakistan got off to a flyer, with both openers Abdullah Shafique and Imam-ul-Haq hitting fours early on. When Pakistan looked like taking an advantage over India, Mohammed Siraj picked the first wicket, trapping Shafique in front.</p>

<p>Captain Babar Azam and Imam took the innings forward but couldn’t take it far, as Hardik Pandya removed the left-hander caught behind.</p>

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<p>The partnership between Babar and Muhammad Rizwan steadied the ship, with Babar completing his first fifty of this competition. The pair dodged the spin threat in the middle overs, helping Pakistan cross 150-mark.When they looked like changing gears, Siraj returned to pick the big fish in Babar bowled on 50. Soon after, Kuldeep Yadav gave India another breakthrough by dismissing Shakeel on six. After getting hit for a boundary by Iftikhar Ahmed, Kuldeep bowled him a wrong-un to get his second wicket in the over.</p>

<p>That wicket dented Pakistan’s momentum as Rizwan, who was just one run away from becoming the first Pakistani keeper-batter to complete a fifty against India in World Cups, got outfoxed by Bumrah’s slower off-cutter. With three wickets down in two overs, Pakistan’s back was against the wall.</p>

<p>Vice-captain Shadab Khan got bowled in the next over, while a couple of overs later, Pandya removed their last hope Mohammad Nawaz caught on four.</p>

<p>Hasan Ali tried contributing with some runs but couldn’t help his team cross the 200-run barrier, as they got all out on 191 inside the 43rd over.</p>

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Pakistan failed to make most of the gained momentum during the middle overs, as Indian bowlers struck gold, with each, barring Shardul Thakur, picking two wickets each to inflict a collapse in Ahmedabad on Saturday.

Pakistan failed to make most of the gained momentum during the middle overs, as Indian bowlers struck gold, with each, barring Shardul Thakur, picking two wickets each to inflict a collapse in Ahmedabad on Saturday. While captain Babar Azam hit his maiden CWC 2023 fifty, Pakistan crumbled under pressure, with India wrapping them on 191 in the marquee World Cup clash. After being asked to bat first at the biggest stadium in the world, Pakistan got off to a flyer, with both openers Abdullah Shafique and Imam-ul-Haq hitting fours early on. When Pakistan looked like taking an advantage over India, Mohammed Siraj picked the first wicket, trapping Shafique in front. Captain Babar Azam and Imam took the innings forward but couldn’t take it far, as Hardik Pandya removed the left-hander caught behind. ALSO READ: ODI World Cup, 2023, IND vs PAK: WATCH | Hardik Pandya's SEND OFF to Imam-ul-Haq wicket goes viral The partnership between Babar and Muhammad Rizwan steadied the ship, with Babar completing his first fifty of this competition. The pair dodged the spin threat in the middle overs, helping Pakistan cross 150-mark.When they looked like changing gears, Siraj returned to pick the big fish in Babar bowled on 50. Soon after, Kuldeep Yadav gave India another breakthrough by dismissing Shakeel on six. After getting hit for a boundary by Iftikhar Ahmed, Kuldeep bowled him a wrong-un to get his second wicket in the over. That wicket dented Pakistan’s momentum as Rizwan, who was just one run away from becoming the first Pakistani keeper-batter to complete a fifty against India in World Cups, got outfoxed by Bumrah’s slower off-cutter. With three wickets down in two overs, Pakistan’s back was against the wall. Vice-captain Shadab Khan got bowled in the next over, while a couple of overs later, Pandya removed their last hope Mohammad Nawaz caught on four. Hasan Ali tried contributing with some runs but couldn’t help his team cross the 200-run barrier, as they got all out on 191 inside the 43rd over. Given the form the Indian batters are in, the hosts are likely to extend their head-to-head lead over Pakistan in CWCs to 8-0. WATCH WION LIVE HERE You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here.

World Cup: Pakistan crumble under pressure in Ahmedabad as Indian bowlers strike gold in tense clash

<p>The Indian Captain, Rohit Sharma, won the toss and elected to bowl first against Pakistan in the marquee World Cup 2023 clash at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad. Star opener Shubman Gill returned to the playing XI after recovering from dengue fever, while Pakistan named an unchanged XI.&nbsp;</p>

<h2>Here are the two teams:</h2>

<p><strong>India&nbsp;</strong>- Rohit Sharma(c), Shubman Gill, Virat Kohli, Shreyas Iyer, KL Rahul(w), Hardik Pandya, Ravindra Jadeja, Shardul Thakur, Kuldeep Yadav, Jasprit Bumrah, Mohammed Siraj</p>

<p><strong>Pakistan</strong> - Abdullah Shafique, Imam-ul-Haq, Babar Azam(c), Mohammad Rizwan(w), Saud Shakeel, Iftikhar Ahmed, Shadab Khan, Mohammad Nawaz, Hasan Ali, Shaheen Afridi, Haris Rauf</p>

<h3>Crowd cheered on Gill’s announcement, booed Babar</h3>

<p>The crowd seated at the Narendra Modi stadium erupted in joy when Rohit announced the decision to bring in Gill for Ishan Kishan. However, they booed Pakistan Captain Babar Azam when he addressed everyone during this turn.</p>

<p>Meanwhile, Gill returning to the playing XI means Ishan Kishan, who pressed for his case for a spot in the XI with his star performances in the lead-up to the CWC, got overlooked. Mentioning about the same, Rohit acknowledged Kishan’s contribution, saying,&nbsp;“Unfortunate for Ishan to miss out; feel for him, he stepped up when we needed him. Gill has been a special player for us over the past year or so, especially at this ground, and we wanted him back.”&nbsp;</p>

<p>He remained the only change, with India also opting to play Shardul Thakur ahead of Ravi Ashwin and Mohammed Shami.&nbsp;</p>

<p>With two wins in as many matches, India will look to carry forward the momentum and try and maintain their winning spree over Pakistan in the World Cups.</p>

<h3>Pakistan aim to create history</h3>

<p>Babar Azam admitted at the toss that even he looked to bowl first, considering several factors, including the dew that might play a role later in the innings.</p>

<p>Speaking with presenter and commentator Ravi Shastri at the toss, Babar said,</p>

<p>“We also wanted to bowl first. We have had good two wins, and momentum and confidence are high. Jam-packed stadium, we will enjoy it. We want to be good in the field, we had a couple of good practice sessions. Same team for us.”</p>

<p>Meanwhile, Pakistan is unchanged from their previous XI, which created history against Sri Lanka by completing the most successful run-chase in the tournament history.&nbsp;</p>

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The Indian Captain, Rohit Sharma, won the toss and elected to bowl first against Pakistan in the marquee World Cup 2023 clash at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad.

The Indian Captain, Rohit Sharma, won the toss and elected to bowl first against Pakistan in the marquee World Cup 2023 clash at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad. Star opener Shubman Gill returned to the playing XI after recovering from dengue fever, while Pakistan named an unchanged XI. Here are the two teams: India - Rohit Sharma(c), Shubman Gill, Virat Kohli, Shreyas Iyer, KL Rahul(w), Hardik Pandya, Ravindra Jadeja, Shardul Thakur, Kuldeep Yadav, Jasprit Bumrah, Mohammed Siraj Pakistan - Abdullah Shafique, Imam-ul-Haq, Babar Azam(c), Mohammad Rizwan(w), Saud Shakeel, Iftikhar Ahmed, Shadab Khan, Mohammad Nawaz, Hasan Ali, Shaheen Afridi, Haris Rauf Crowd cheered on Gill’s announcement, booed Babar The crowd seated at the Narendra Modi stadium erupted in joy when Rohit announced the decision to bring in Gill for Ishan Kishan. However, they booed Pakistan Captain Babar Azam when he addressed everyone during this turn. Meanwhile, Gill returning to the playing XI means Ishan Kishan, who pressed for his case for a spot in the XI with his star performances in the lead-up to the CWC, got overlooked. Mentioning about the same, Rohit acknowledged Kishan’s contribution, saying, “Unfortunate for Ishan to miss out; feel for him, he stepped up when we needed him. Gill has been a special player for us over the past year or so, especially at this ground, and we wanted him back.” He remained the only change, with India also opting to play Shardul Thakur ahead of Ravi Ashwin and Mohammed Shami. With two wins in as many matches, India will look to carry forward the momentum and try and maintain their winning spree over Pakistan in the World Cups. Pakistan aim to create history Babar Azam admitted at the toss that even he looked to bowl first, considering several factors, including the dew that might play a role later in the innings. Speaking with presenter and commentator Ravi Shastri at the toss, Babar said, “We also wanted to bowl first. We have had good two wins, and momentum and confidence are high. Jam-packed stadium, we will enjoy it. We want to be good in the field, we had a couple of good practice sessions. Same team for us.” Meanwhile, Pakistan is unchanged from their previous XI, which created history against Sri Lanka by completing the most successful run-chase in the tournament history. With Pakistan batting first, they will aim to put runs on the board and bank on their bowlers to deliver in the second innings. WATCH WION LIVE HERE You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here.

World Cup: Gill returns to XI as India bowl first against Pakistan; Ahmedabad crowd boos Babar Azam at toss

<p><strong>IND vs PAK tickets online:</strong>India's and Pakistan's ICC World Cup 2023 ODI match is knocking at the doors on Saturday (Oct 14) at Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad, India. The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) has officially made more tickets available for cricket fans for the India-Pakistan match as well as for India's clash against Bangladesh, which is scheduled to be held on October 19 in Pune.&nbsp;</p>

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<h2>ICC World Cup 2023 India vs Pak Match Tickets: Where are tickets available?&nbsp;</h2>

<p>Tickets are available on the ICC official website and BookMyShow, the official ticket booking partner for the ICC. &nbsp;</p>

<h2>What is the minimum cost of IND vs PAK World Cup 2023 match tickets?&nbsp;</h2>

<p>The price&nbsp;of the tickets was kept at a minimum of Rs 2,000.</p>

<h2>How many tickets single person can buy?</h2>

<p>According to Book My Show, a person can buy a maximum of four tickets. However, before buying tickets, you will have to register at https://tickets.cricketworldcup.com/explore/c/icc-cricket-world-cup.</p>

<h2><strong>How to book tickets for IND vs PAK World Cup 2023 match:</strong></h2>

<p>1. Go to the official ICC ticketing page.</p>

<p>2. Filter matches by venue or team. Searching for the IND vs PAK World Cup match, find by selecting India or Pakistan or by clicking on Ahmedabad. The same goes for the India vs Bangladesh match.</p>

<p>3. After clicking the team or the venue, the page will redirect to BookMyShow which also happens to be the official ticketing partner of the ICC event. One can visit the BookMyShow home page go to the specific city and click on sports to find the fixture.</p>

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<h2>Are tickets available at Narendra Modi Stadium, Ahmedabad?</h2>

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IND vs PAK tickets online:India's and Pakistan's ICC World Cup 2023 ODI match is knocking at the doors on Saturday (Oct 14) at Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad, India.

IND vs PAK tickets online:India's and Pakistan's ICC World Cup 2023 ODI match is knocking at the doors on Saturday (Oct 14) at Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad, India. The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) has officially made more tickets available for cricket fans for the India-Pakistan match as well as for India's clash against Bangladesh, which is scheduled to be held on October 19 in Pune. This move comes after the previous match of the tournament in Chennai, which witnessed vacant seats in the stadium despite ticket booking platforms indicating that the match tickets were sold out. Grab your tickets for two highly anticipated upcoming India matches! 🙌 Tickets 🎟️ for #TeamIndia #CWC23 league matches against Pakistan & Bangladesh in Ahmedabad & Pune respectively go LIVE today! 8 PM IST onwards Get them here https://t.co/AiyGQWxvV7 pic.twitter.com/ywegfZqfOI — BCCI (@BCCI) October 11, 2023 × Tickets for both matches are available on the official website of ICC, https://tickets.cricketworldcup.com, they were also available on BookMyShow, the official ticket booking partner for the ICC. Also read: ODI World Cup: 'Gill will definitely play' - Prasad confident of India opener's return for Pakistan clash ICC World Cup 2023 India vs Pak Match Tickets: Where are tickets available? Tickets are available on the ICC official website and BookMyShow, the official ticket booking partner for the ICC. What is the minimum cost of IND vs PAK World Cup 2023 match tickets? The price of the tickets was kept at a minimum of Rs 2,000. How many tickets single person can buy? According to Book My Show, a person can buy a maximum of four tickets. However, before buying tickets, you will have to register at https://tickets.cricketworldcup.com/explore/c/icc-cricket-world-cup. How to book tickets for IND vs PAK World Cup 2023 match: 1. Go to the official ICC ticketing page. 2. Filter matches by venue or team. Searching for the IND vs PAK World Cup match, find by selecting India or Pakistan or by clicking on Ahmedabad. The same goes for the India vs Bangladesh match. 3. After clicking the team or the venue, the page will redirect to BookMyShow which also happens to be the official ticketing partner of the ICC event. One can visit the BookMyShow home page go to the specific city and click on sports to find the fixture. 4. Click On Book Tickets once the sale resumes at 20:00 hours (IST) on October 11. 5. Complete the payment. Provide the postal address where tickets will be delivered as no e-tickets are being accepted. 6. An official confirmation will be received on the email address or Whatsapp number provided. 7. Tracking links of tickets will be generated to track the tickets which will be sent through courier. Are tickets available at Narendra Modi Stadium, Ahmedabad? Indian-Pakistan World Cup match tickets will not be available at the Narendra Modi Stadium. (With inputs from agencies) WATCH WION LIVE HERE ×

IND vs PAK tickets online: How to book World Cup 2023 India vs Pakistan match tickets online, check here

<p>It has always been about Indian batters vs Pakistani bowlers. Rohit Sharma, the India captain, is in top-notch form, having recently struck a record-breaking 131 against Afghanistan in the World Cup 2023. While Virat Kohli and KL Rahul had also been among the runs, the onus would be on Rohit to provide India with a stellar start against Pakistan in the most-awaited CWC match on Saturday (Oct 14).</p>

<p>With all eyeballs on this game in Ahmedabad, two former Pakistan veterans, Wasim Akram and Moin Khan, while speaking during a TV show in Pakistan, shared their thoughts on how big a threat Rohit be for Pakistan and how they can get rid of him early on.</p>

<p>While Wasim shed some light on Rohit’s ability to take the game away from the opposition in a fraction of a moment, Moin explained how the Pakistani new-ball bowlers, mainly Shaheen Shah Afridi, get the big wicket of the Indian captain.</p>

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<p>“Rohit Sharma looked so beautiful. He played proper shots and took no risks at all. He had a lot more time than the other batters. Kohli scored a fifty, it was a good knock, he was in control, but Rohit was a different beast altogether,” Wasim Akram said on A Sports.</p>

<p>“Look at his record. He has got seven World Cup hundreds in just 19 innings. The great Sachin Tendulkar scored 6 in 44 innings. Sangakkara had five in 35 innings, and Ponting scored five centuries in 42 innings. So, to get seven centuries so quickly in World Cups is phenomenal,” Akram added.</p>

<p>Rohit’s most recent knock against Afghanistan, a team with perhaps the best spin-bowling attack in the tournament, highlights his supreme ability to take down any attack at will.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Though he mostly looks untouchable at the crease once he finds his rhythm, Pakistan has a history of finding loopholes in his technique, somewhat like how they did during the Asia Cup 2023 match against India by dismissing him early on.</p>

<p>Moin Khan added, “He has to be dismissed early, maybe if Shaheen lands a yorker or someone bowls a very good bouncer. Otherwise, it seems very difficult to get him out.”</p>

<h2>Shaheen vs Rohit – a battle to look out for</h2>

<p>While during the first encounter in the Asia Cup 2023, Shaheen clean bowled Rohit with an inswinger, the India Captain dodged tight lines in the second match in Super Four to smash their star-studded attack for runs.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Would Rohit score runs against Pakistan’s attack, or will Shaheen keep the Indian batters silent with his lethal new-ball spell? Come Saturday, all questions will be answered.&nbsp;</p>

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It has always been about Indian batters vs Pakistani bowlers. Rohit Sharma, the India captain, is in top-notch form, having recently struck a record-breaking 131 against Afghanistan in the World Cup 2023.

It has always been about Indian batters vs Pakistani bowlers. Rohit Sharma, the India captain, is in top-notch form, having recently struck a record-breaking 131 against Afghanistan in the World Cup 2023. While Virat Kohli and KL Rahul had also been among the runs, the onus would be on Rohit to provide India with a stellar start against Pakistan in the most-awaited CWC match on Saturday (Oct 14). With all eyeballs on this game in Ahmedabad, two former Pakistan veterans, Wasim Akram and Moin Khan, while speaking during a TV show in Pakistan, shared their thoughts on how big a threat Rohit be for Pakistan and how they can get rid of him early on. While Wasim shed some light on Rohit’s ability to take the game away from the opposition in a fraction of a moment, Moin explained how the Pakistani new-ball bowlers, mainly Shaheen Shah Afridi, get the big wicket of the Indian captain. ALSO READ: England great Sir Alastair Cook announces retirement from all forms of cricket, pens heartfelt letter “Rohit Sharma looked so beautiful. He played proper shots and took no risks at all. He had a lot more time than the other batters. Kohli scored a fifty, it was a good knock, he was in control, but Rohit was a different beast altogether,” Wasim Akram said on A Sports. “Look at his record. He has got seven World Cup hundreds in just 19 innings. The great Sachin Tendulkar scored 6 in 44 innings. Sangakkara had five in 35 innings, and Ponting scored five centuries in 42 innings. So, to get seven centuries so quickly in World Cups is phenomenal,” Akram added. Rohit’s most recent knock against Afghanistan, a team with perhaps the best spin-bowling attack in the tournament, highlights his supreme ability to take down any attack at will. Though he mostly looks untouchable at the crease once he finds his rhythm, Pakistan has a history of finding loopholes in his technique, somewhat like how they did during the Asia Cup 2023 match against India by dismissing him early on. Moin Khan added, “He has to be dismissed early, maybe if Shaheen lands a yorker or someone bowls a very good bouncer. Otherwise, it seems very difficult to get him out.” Shaheen vs Rohit – a battle to look out for While during the first encounter in the Asia Cup 2023, Shaheen clean bowled Rohit with an inswinger, the India Captain dodged tight lines in the second match in Super Four to smash their star-studded attack for runs. Would Rohit score runs against Pakistan’s attack, or will Shaheen keep the Indian batters silent with his lethal new-ball spell? Come Saturday, all questions will be answered. WATCH WION LIVE HERE You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here.

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<p>The blockbuster ODI World Cup 2023 match between India and Pakistan is all set to be played on October 14 in Ahmedabad and the contest promises to be a thriller with both teams winning their opening two games. While India beat Australia and Afghanistan, Pakistan won over Netherlands and Sri Lanka to start their campaign.</p>

<p>The arch-rivals had recently met twice in the Asia Cup 2023 and India got better of the Men in Green with a win in the Super Four stage. Pakistan, however, look a different side with Mohammad Rizwan in brilliant form. India, meanwhile, have the upper hand as they boast a 7-0 record over Pakistan in the ODI World Cups and Sachin Tendulkar has played in five of them.</p>

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<p>Speaking ahead of the marquee clash, Sachin, in a video shared by the ICC on Instagram said that there is&nbsp;a different intensity during the India-Pakistan World Cup games.</p>

<p>"The intensity is at different level. We have had some unbelievable battles. All those five match I have been part of - 1992, 1996, 1999, 2003, 2011, we have won all those five games," said Sachin.</p>

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<p>This India vs Pakistan World Cup match guarantees to be an exciting affair, with both teams giving their best to come on top. However, with crowd support and given their recent run of form, India will start as favourites in this match.</p>

<p>Although it’s unclear if Shubman Gill will play or not as he recovers from the dengue fever, India is likely to opt for the same batting order, with Captain Rohit Sharma and Ishan Kishan opening the innings. The middle order will look the same, but it’s the bowling department where the fans can see a change happening.</p>

<p><strong>Predicted XIs –</strong></p>

<p><strong>India</strong> – Rohit Sharma (captain), Ishan Kishan, Virat Kohli, Shreyas Iyer, KL Rahul (wk), Hardik Pandya, Ravindra Jadeja, Ravi Ashwin, Kuldeep Yadav, Mohammed Siraj and Jasprit Bumrah&nbsp;</p>

<p><strong>Pakistan</strong> – Abdullah Shafique, Imam-ul-Haq, Babar Azam (captain), Muhammad Rizwan (wk), Saud Shakeel, Iftikhar Ahmed, Shadab Khan, Mohammad Nawaz, Hasan Ali, Shaheen Afridi and Haris Rauf</p>

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The blockbuster ODI World Cup 2023 match between India and Pakistan is all set to be played on October 14 in Ahmedabad and the contest promises to be a thriller with both teams winning their opening two games.

The blockbuster ODI World Cup 2023 match between India and Pakistan is all set to be played on October 14 in Ahmedabad and the contest promises to be a thriller with both teams winning their opening two games. While India beat Australia and Afghanistan, Pakistan won over Netherlands and Sri Lanka to start their campaign. The arch-rivals had recently met twice in the Asia Cup 2023 and India got better of the Men in Green with a win in the Super Four stage. Pakistan, however, look a different side with Mohammad Rizwan in brilliant form. India, meanwhile, have the upper hand as they boast a 7-0 record over Pakistan in the ODI World Cups and Sachin Tendulkar has played in five of them. Also Read: Winning in India is tough but we aim to knock hosts ‘off their perch’: England seamer sends warning Speaking ahead of the marquee clash, Sachin, in a video shared by the ICC on Instagram said that there is a different intensity during the India-Pakistan World Cup games. "The intensity is at different level. We have had some unbelievable battles. All those five match I have been part of - 1992, 1996, 1999, 2003, 2011, we have won all those five games," said Sachin. View this post on Instagram A post shared by ICC (@icc) × This India vs Pakistan World Cup match guarantees to be an exciting affair, with both teams giving their best to come on top. However, with crowd support and given their recent run of form, India will start as favourites in this match. Although it’s unclear if Shubman Gill will play or not as he recovers from the dengue fever, India is likely to opt for the same batting order, with Captain Rohit Sharma and Ishan Kishan opening the innings. The middle order will look the same, but it’s the bowling department where the fans can see a change happening. Predicted XIs – India – Rohit Sharma (captain), Ishan Kishan, Virat Kohli, Shreyas Iyer, KL Rahul (wk), Hardik Pandya, Ravindra Jadeja, Ravi Ashwin, Kuldeep Yadav, Mohammed Siraj and Jasprit Bumrah Pakistan – Abdullah Shafique, Imam-ul-Haq, Babar Azam (captain), Muhammad Rizwan (wk), Saud Shakeel, Iftikhar Ahmed, Shadab Khan, Mohammad Nawaz, Hasan Ali, Shaheen Afridi and Haris Rauf WATCH WION LIVE HERE You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here.

ODI World Cup 2023: Sachin Tendulkar reveals how it feels to play in India vs Pakistan match

<p>For those who know and those who don’t, India leads Pakistan 7-0 in the Cricket World Cup history, with the eighth match scheduled to get underway at the Narendra Modi Cricket Stadium in Ahmedabad on Saturday (Oct 14). While history favours India heading into this marquee clash, Pakistan Captain and star batter Babar Azam feels the streaks are meant to be broken, and his team could create history by winning this match, upsetting over 100,000 fans inside the stadium.</p>

<p>Speaking to the media on the eve of the most-talked-about cricket match in this World Cup between India and Pakistan, Babar said whatever happened in the past cannot be changed, but his team can change what’s ahead of them.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>Admitting to not worrying too much about this high-pressure game, Babar said his team would give their best on the field, leaving it to their efforts and God to yield them the desired result.</p>

<p>"I believe there is no point focusing on whatever has happened in the past. I believe we need to focus on what is ahead of us," Babar told media personnel ahead of the India-Pakistan match.&nbsp;</p>

<p>"All these streaks are made to be broken. God willing, we will try to give our best tomorrow. Anything can happen on the day. I fully believe my team has done well in the first three matches, and will continue doing so in the coming matches," he added.</p>

<h2>‘Playing in front of large crowd is an opportunity and not pressure’</h2>

<p>Having spoken earlier about playing under pressure in front of over 100,000 people at the Narendra Modi Cricket Stadium in Ahmedabad, Babar said he and his team look at this as an opportunity.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Claiming to have felt crowd pressure of this magnitude before (a reference to playing at the MCG in Australia), the ranked number one ODI batter expects the spectators to support his team as well during this match.</p>

<p>"This is not pressure," Babar said.&nbsp;</p>

<p>"We have played in front of large crowds before. MCG and all the big stadiums. Yes, this is also a big stadium. And yes, Ahmedabad will be mostly blue. If Pakistan fans had been allowed, they would have loved to support us. But when we entered Hyderabad, we saw a lot of supporters of the Pakistan team. I expect the same, and we are looking forward to the match."</p>

<p>The match will begin at 2 pm IST.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Meanwhile, a star-studded ceremony before the start of the game will also take place at the stadium, with several musicians and top names from the Bollywood industry gracing the occasion with their presence.</p>

<p>The match will be broadcast on Star Sports network on TV and Hotstar online.</p>

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For those who know and those who don’t, India leads Pakistan 7-0 in the Cricket World Cup history, with the eighth match scheduled to get underway at the Narendra Modi Cricket Stadium in Ahmedabad on Saturday (Oct 14).

For those who know and those who don’t, India leads Pakistan 7-0 in the Cricket World Cup history, with the eighth match scheduled to get underway at the Narendra Modi Cricket Stadium in Ahmedabad on Saturday (Oct 14). While history favours India heading into this marquee clash, Pakistan Captain and star batter Babar Azam feels the streaks are meant to be broken, and his team could create history by winning this match, upsetting over 100,000 fans inside the stadium. Speaking to the media on the eve of the most-talked-about cricket match in this World Cup between India and Pakistan, Babar said whatever happened in the past cannot be changed, but his team can change what’s ahead of them. ALSO READ: World Cup: Winning in India is tough but we aim to knock hosts ‘off their perch’: England seamer sends warning Admitting to not worrying too much about this high-pressure game, Babar said his team would give their best on the field, leaving it to their efforts and God to yield them the desired result. "I believe there is no point focusing on whatever has happened in the past. I believe we need to focus on what is ahead of us," Babar told media personnel ahead of the India-Pakistan match. "All these streaks are made to be broken. God willing, we will try to give our best tomorrow. Anything can happen on the day. I fully believe my team has done well in the first three matches, and will continue doing so in the coming matches," he added. ‘Playing in front of large crowd is an opportunity and not pressure’ Having spoken earlier about playing under pressure in front of over 100,000 people at the Narendra Modi Cricket Stadium in Ahmedabad, Babar said he and his team look at this as an opportunity. Claiming to have felt crowd pressure of this magnitude before (a reference to playing at the MCG in Australia), the ranked number one ODI batter expects the spectators to support his team as well during this match. "This is not pressure," Babar said. "We have played in front of large crowds before. MCG and all the big stadiums. Yes, this is also a big stadium. And yes, Ahmedabad will be mostly blue. If Pakistan fans had been allowed, they would have loved to support us. But when we entered Hyderabad, we saw a lot of supporters of the Pakistan team. I expect the same, and we are looking forward to the match." The match will begin at 2 pm IST. Meanwhile, a star-studded ceremony before the start of the game will also take place at the stadium, with several musicians and top names from the Bollywood industry gracing the occasion with their presence. The match will be broadcast on Star Sports network on TV and Hotstar online. WATCH WION LIVE HERE You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here.

All streaks are meant to be broken: Babar Azam shrugs off past records ahead of India-Pakistan World Cup tie

<p>With India and Pakistan both winning their first two matches in the ODI World Cup 2023, the contest between the two sides scheduled for October 14 has become even more exciting. While India have an upper hand over Pakistan in the ODI World Cup history, Pakistan would be looking to break the jinx this time.</p>

<p>Speaking on which team has the upper hand after both the sides won their first two games, 1996 World Cup-winning coach and WION's cricket expert Dav Whatmore said that it's the home team that always has the advantage.</p>

<p>"Home team, home crowd, home conditions always have the upper hand and history in world cup cricket as well," said Whatmore. India and Pakistan faced each other in the ODI World Cups for the first time in 1992 and ever since India have won all seven games against the arch-rivals.</p>

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<p>Pak skipper Babar Azam's form is also a concern for the team as he has not scored runs in the two games Men in Green have played. Whatmore also said that he'll be wanting to contribute runs as the skipper.</p>

<p>"Babar will be wanting to get runs sooner than later but the good thing is other batters are making runs so they don't have to rely on Babar. But as a captain, you want to contribute so I think he'll be a little bit concerned," said the former Aussie player.</p>

<p>Talking about India's match vs Afghanistan, Whatmore said it is hard to stop Sharma when he bats like that.</p>

<p>"Hard to stop Rohit Sharma when he bats the way he did," said Whatmore and added that "Afghanistan are a good bowling team. One of the best spin attacks in the world but on that surface they needed to make 350 minimum to give the bowlers something to work on."</p>

<p>Notably, India chased down 273-run target in 35 overs with eight wickets remaining with Rohit (131 off 84 balls) scoring fastest tons for India the ODI World Cup history.</p>


With India and Pakistan both winning their first two matches in the ODI World Cup 2023, the contest between the two sides scheduled for October 14 has become even more exciting.

With India and Pakistan both winning their first two matches in the ODI World Cup 2023, the contest between the two sides scheduled for October 14 has become even more exciting. While India have an upper hand over Pakistan in the ODI World Cup history, Pakistan would be looking to break the jinx this time. Speaking on which team has the upper hand after both the sides won their first two games, 1996 World Cup-winning coach and WION's cricket expert Dav Whatmore said that it's the home team that always has the advantage. "Home team, home crowd, home conditions always have the upper hand and history in world cup cricket as well," said Whatmore. India and Pakistan faced each other in the ODI World Cups for the first time in 1992 and ever since India have won all seven games against the arch-rivals. Also Read: Kane Williamson’s comeback on cards as New Zealand gear up for Bangladesh tie in Chennai Pak skipper Babar Azam's form is also a concern for the team as he has not scored runs in the two games Men in Green have played. Whatmore also said that he'll be wanting to contribute runs as the skipper. "Babar will be wanting to get runs sooner than later but the good thing is other batters are making runs so they don't have to rely on Babar. But as a captain, you want to contribute so I think he'll be a little bit concerned," said the former Aussie player. Talking about India's match vs Afghanistan, Whatmore said it is hard to stop Sharma when he bats like that. "Hard to stop Rohit Sharma when he bats the way he did," said Whatmore and added that "Afghanistan are a good bowling team. One of the best spin attacks in the world but on that surface they needed to make 350 minimum to give the bowlers something to work on." Notably, India chased down 273-run target in 35 overs with eight wickets remaining with Rohit (131 off 84 balls) scoring fastest tons for India the ODI World Cup history.

ODI World Cup 2023: Dav Whatmore picks team with UPPER HAND ahead of India vs Pakistan match

<p>Jasprit Bumrah starred with the ball for India in their convincing eight-wicket win over Afghanistan in match 9 of the ICC ODI World Cup 2023 edition. Locking horns at the Arun Jaitley Stadium in New Delhi on Wednesday (Oct 11), Rohit Sharma-led India restricted the Afghans to 272 for 8 riding on Bumrah's 4 for 39 -- his best figures in the World Cup -- before Hitman's sublime 131 and Virat Kohli's 55 not out took the home side to an easy win, with 15 overs to spare.</p>

<p>While Rohit walked away with the Player-of-the-Match award, many felt Bumrah played a very crucial role as well on a flat track. Ahead of the much-awaited India versus Pakistan showdown on Saturday (Oct 14) at the Narendra Modi Cricket Stadium, Ahmedabad, former Indian opener-turned-commentator Gautam Gambhir lauded Bumrah and made a big statement that there is a 'huge difference' between Shaheen Afridi and the Indian pacer.</p>

<p>"The way he dismissed Mitchell Marsh on that wicket (in the first game against Australia) and the way he dismissed Ibrahim Zadran, if there is a complete and most lethal bowler in world cricket, it is Bumrah. We compared Jasprit Bumrah and Shaheen Shah Afridi earlier; there is a huge difference," said Gambhir on Star Sports.</p>

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<p>Gambhir further pointed out, "Tell me one fast bowler who can make such an impact in every phase. Bowlers bowl well either with the new ball or at the death but Bumrah has the same impact in the middle overs as he has with the new ball or the old ball."</p>

<p>Ever since his international return, Bumrah has been in top form. He came back to the Indian team during India's tour of Ireland in August after a long injury layoff (due to back issues). He has been among wickets in every game and would like to keep going forward in the remainder of the ODI World Cup at home.&nbsp;</p>

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Jasprit Bumrah starred with the ball for India in their convincing eight-wicket win over Afghanistan in match 9 of the ICC ODI World Cup 2023 edition. Locking horns at the Arun Jaitley Stadium in New Delhi on Wednesday (Oct 11), Rohit Sharma-led India restricted the Afghans to 272 for 8 riding on Bumrah's 4 for 39 -- his best figures in the World Cup -- before Hitman's sublime 131 and Virat Kohli's 55 not out took the home side to an easy win, with 15 overs to spare.

Jasprit Bumrah starred with the ball for India in their convincing eight-wicket win over Afghanistan in match 9 of the ICC ODI World Cup 2023 edition. Locking horns at the Arun Jaitley Stadium in New Delhi on Wednesday (Oct 11), Rohit Sharma-led India restricted the Afghans to 272 for 8 riding on Bumrah's 4 for 39 -- his best figures in the World Cup -- before Hitman's sublime 131 and Virat Kohli's 55 not out took the home side to an easy win, with 15 overs to spare. While Rohit walked away with the Player-of-the-Match award, many felt Bumrah played a very crucial role as well on a flat track. Ahead of the much-awaited India versus Pakistan showdown on Saturday (Oct 14) at the Narendra Modi Cricket Stadium, Ahmedabad, former Indian opener-turned-commentator Gautam Gambhir lauded Bumrah and made a big statement that there is a 'huge difference' between Shaheen Afridi and the Indian pacer. "The way he dismissed Mitchell Marsh on that wicket (in the first game against Australia) and the way he dismissed Ibrahim Zadran, if there is a complete and most lethal bowler in world cricket, it is Bumrah. We compared Jasprit Bumrah and Shaheen Shah Afridi earlier; there is a huge difference," said Gambhir on Star Sports. Also read: ODI World Cup: 'Gill will definitely play' - Prasad confident of India opener's return for Pakistan clash Gambhir further pointed out, "Tell me one fast bowler who can make such an impact in every phase. Bowlers bowl well either with the new ball or at the death but Bumrah has the same impact in the middle overs as he has with the new ball or the old ball." Ever since his international return, Bumrah has been in top form. He came back to the Indian team during India's tour of Ireland in August after a long injury layoff (due to back issues). He has been among wickets in every game and would like to keep going forward in the remainder of the ODI World Cup at home. Rohit-led India occupy the third spot in the points table with two back-to-back wins. WATCH WION LIVE HERE You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here.

CWC '23: Huge difference between Bumrah and Afridi, feels Gambhir before India vs Pakistan showdown

<p>India and Pakistan are all set to lock horns in the latest edition of their old-firm derby as they meet at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad in the ODI World Cup. Saturday’s meeting will be the eighth meeting between the sides in the ODI World Cup as the hosts look to extend their unbeaten run and continue the streak. WION’s cricket expert Dav Whatmore has backed the Indian team to flourish and continue the unbeaten run as they history on their side.</p>

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<p>“I think India have the edge over Pakistan despite them being in top form coming into the contest. India have a balanced unit and the way Rohit Sharma dazzled against Afghanistan, this gives any opposition goosebumps. I don’t see Pakistan winning this game as history favours the home side in this fixture. Seven wins out of seven is a ridiculous record and Pakistan will feel the heat in Ahmedabad on Saturday,” Whatmore said during the WION podcast with Aditya Pimpale.</p>

<p>This will be the first meeting between the sides at the iconic Narendra Modi Stadium which has a capacity of 125, 000. The venue is expected to be a full house for the high-voltage clash between the arch-rivals.</p>

<p>“The crowd will play an important role in the context of the output of the game. I have never seen a fixture of this magnitude being played in such a big stadium. Surely the crowd cheering and pushing the players will play a big role. They will be the 12th man for India and could be the difference-maker.</p>

<p>Speaking on the potential plans, Whatmore thinks India have a good bench strength despite them likely to be without Shubman Gill. The star batter missed India’s opening two matches due to dengue and and did not travel to Delhi in the win against Afghanistan. However, he is in Ahmedabad for the contest, having arrived on Wednesday.</p>

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<p>“Shubman Gill’s absence could be decisive for the home side, but then you have players like Shreyas Iyer and Suryakumar Yadav while Ishan Kishan is at the top of the pecking order. It will be a good headache to have during the World Cup while dealing with incoming and outgoings from the Playing XI,” Whatmore added.</p>

<p>India won all seven meetings between the sides in the ODI World Cup dating back to 1992. The toss will have an important role to play in Saturday’s match, with Rohit Sharma losing the toss on both occasions in the World Cup. India however have won the toss on five of the seven occasions in the World Cup meetings.</p>

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India and Pakistan are all set to lock horns in the latest edition of their old-firm derby as they meet at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad in the ODI World Cup.

India and Pakistan are all set to lock horns in the latest edition of their old-firm derby as they meet at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad in the ODI World Cup. Saturday’s meeting will be the eighth meeting between the sides in the ODI World Cup as the hosts look to extend their unbeaten run and continue the streak. WION’s cricket expert Dav Whatmore has backed the Indian team to flourish and continue the unbeaten run as they history on their side. India to make it 8-0 “I think India have the edge over Pakistan despite them being in top form coming into the contest. India have a balanced unit and the way Rohit Sharma dazzled against Afghanistan, this gives any opposition goosebumps. I don’t see Pakistan winning this game as history favours the home side in this fixture. Seven wins out of seven is a ridiculous record and Pakistan will feel the heat in Ahmedabad on Saturday,” Whatmore said during the WION podcast with Aditya Pimpale. This will be the first meeting between the sides at the iconic Narendra Modi Stadium which has a capacity of 125, 000. The venue is expected to be a full house for the high-voltage clash between the arch-rivals. “The crowd will play an important role in the context of the output of the game. I have never seen a fixture of this magnitude being played in such a big stadium. Surely the crowd cheering and pushing the players will play a big role. They will be the 12th man for India and could be the difference-maker. Speaking on the potential plans, Whatmore thinks India have a good bench strength despite them likely to be without Shubman Gill. The star batter missed India’s opening two matches due to dengue and and did not travel to Delhi in the win against Afghanistan. However, he is in Ahmedabad for the contest, having arrived on Wednesday. ALSO READ | India vs Pakistan, World Cup 2023: Match preview and result prediction “Shubman Gill’s absence could be decisive for the home side, but then you have players like Shreyas Iyer and Suryakumar Yadav while Ishan Kishan is at the top of the pecking order. It will be a good headache to have during the World Cup while dealing with incoming and outgoings from the Playing XI,” Whatmore added. India won all seven meetings between the sides in the ODI World Cup dating back to 1992. The toss will have an important role to play in Saturday’s match, with Rohit Sharma losing the toss on both occasions in the World Cup. India however have won the toss on five of the seven occasions in the World Cup meetings. The contest will start at 2:00 PM on Saturday with the toss taking place at 1:30 PM. WATCH WION LIVE HERE You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here.

ODI World Cup 2023: I don’t see Pakistan winning this game - Dav Whatmore backs India to make it 8-0

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<p>Ahead of the India vs Pakistan ICC World Cup 2023 match, the official broadcaster of ICC events, Star Sports, released a new version of the 'Mauka Mauka' ad on September 27.</p>

<p>Team India has defeated Pakistan seven times in the World Cup. In every ODI match at the Cricket World Cup, Pakistan failed to defeat India since they first clashed in 1992. Even in the T20I format, India has lost only once to Pakistan at the ICC T20I World Cup 2021. Babar Azam-led Pakistan defeated India by ten wickets, making it the only victory the Men in Green have achieved against India at the World Cup.&nbsp;</p>

<p>In Asia Cup 2023, India and Pakistan clashed in two games. While rain washed out the first match, India defeated Pakistan in the Super Four stage. However, Pakistan has won 73 out of the 134 IND vs PAK ODI matches, while India has won 56. Five games have ended with no result. In the T20I format, India has an edge over Pakistan, with nine wins out of 12 matches.&nbsp;&nbsp;</p>

<p>The Mauka-Mauka ads, first released in 2015, highlight India's dominance over Pakistan in the World Cup matches. Let's look at all the Mauka-Mauka ads released so far.&nbsp;</p>

<h2><strong>ICC Cricket World Cup 2023 (ODI) Mauka Mauka ad</strong></h2>

<p>The new Mauka Mauka ad depicts Indian and Pakistani fans as ghosts, symbolising the haunting history of India's consistent victories. It stars new faces like actress Shehnaz Gill and comedian Aakash Gupta, alongside India's all-rounder Ravindra Jadeja.&nbsp;</p>

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Will <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/India?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#India</a> make it 8-0 in the <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/GreatestRivalry?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#GreatestRivalry</a> &amp; take a step closer to the <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/GreatestGlory?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#GreatestGlory</a> 🏆<br />
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SAT, OCT 14, 12:30 PM onwards | Star Sports Network<a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/CWC23?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#CWC23</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/BestVsBest?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#BestVsBest</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/WorldCupKaBhootSawaar?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#WorldCupKaBhootSawaar</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/Cricket?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#Cricket</a> <a href="https://t.co/RIFgwLxXeH">pic.twitter.com/RIFgwLxXeH</a></p>
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<h2><strong>ICC Men's T20 World Cup 2021 Mauka Mauka ad</strong></h2>

<p>In the 2021 Mauka Mauka ad, an Indian supporter gives two television sets to his friend, a cricket fan from Pakistan. He mentions that he could break anyone after Pakistan loses.&nbsp;</p>

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Are you ready to <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/LiveTheGame?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#LiveTheGame</a> in <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/INDvPAK?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#INDvPAK</a>?<br />
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ICC Men's <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/T20WorldCup?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#T20WorldCup</a> 2021 | Oct 24 | Broadcast starts: 7 PM, Match starts: 7:30 PM | Star Sports &amp; Disney+Hotstar <a href="https://t.co/MNsOql9cjO">pic.twitter.com/MNsOql9cjO</a></p>
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<h2><strong>World Cup 2019 Mauka Mauka ad</strong></h2>

<p>The India vs Pakistan match coincidentally happened on Father's Day in 2019. It was an extension of the 2016 ad.</p>

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<h2><strong>ICC T20 World Cup 2016 Mauka Mauka ad</strong></h2>

<p>Ahead of the India vs Pakistan match in ICC T20 World Cup 2016, a Pakistani fan records a video message for Shahih Afridi in the Mauka Mauka ad, expressing his disappointment with the four losses to India.&nbsp;</p>

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<h2><strong>World Cup 2015 Mauka Mauka ad</strong></h2>

<p>The first Mauka Mauka ad showed a young Pakistani fan in Karachi from 1992 who had saved up crackers to burst when Pakistan beat India. However, he never gets to burn them. The video ends with the supporter, who has grown up, angrily asking, "<em>Kab phodenge yaar</em>?"&nbsp;</p>

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— Johaans (@criccrazyjohn45) <a href="https://twitter.com/criccrazyjohn45/status/1706875676530524577?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">September 27, 2023</a></blockquote>
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IND vs PAK World Cup 2023 Mauka Mauka videos: India vs Pakistan World Cup 2023 is one of the most-awaited clashes of the tournament. Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad is all set to witness the iconic rivalry paly out on Saturday (Oct 14).

IND vs PAK World Cup 2023 Mauka Mauka videos: India vs Pakistan World Cup 2023 is one of the most-awaited clashes of the tournament. Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad is all set to witness the iconic rivalry paly out on Saturday (Oct 14). Ahead of the India vs Pakistan ICC World Cup 2023 match, the official broadcaster of ICC events, Star Sports, released a new version of the 'Mauka Mauka' ad on September 27. Team India has defeated Pakistan seven times in the World Cup. In every ODI match at the Cricket World Cup, Pakistan failed to defeat India since they first clashed in 1992. Even in the T20I format, India has lost only once to Pakistan at the ICC T20I World Cup 2021. Babar Azam-led Pakistan defeated India by ten wickets, making it the only victory the Men in Green have achieved against India at the World Cup. In Asia Cup 2023, India and Pakistan clashed in two games. While rain washed out the first match, India defeated Pakistan in the Super Four stage. However, Pakistan has won 73 out of the 134 IND vs PAK ODI matches, while India has won 56. Five games have ended with no result. In the T20I format, India has an edge over Pakistan, with nine wins out of 12 matches. The Mauka-Mauka ads, first released in 2015, highlight India's dominance over Pakistan in the World Cup matches. Let's look at all the Mauka-Mauka ads released so far. ICC Cricket World Cup 2023 (ODI) Mauka Mauka ad The new Mauka Mauka ad depicts Indian and Pakistani fans as ghosts, symbolising the haunting history of India's consistent victories. It stars new faces like actress Shehnaz Gill and comedian Aakash Gupta, alongside India's all-rounder Ravindra Jadeja. Hum sab #8KaWait kar rahe hain! 👀 Will #India make it 8-0 in the #GreatestRivalry & take a step closer to the #GreatestGlory 🏆 Tune-in to #INDvPAK at #WorldCupOnStar SAT, OCT 14, 12:30 PM onwards | Star Sports Network#CWC23 #BestVsBest #WorldCupKaBhootSawaar #Cricket pic.twitter.com/RIFgwLxXeH — Star Sports (@StarSportsIndia) September 27, 2023 × ICC Men's T20 World Cup 2021 Mauka Mauka ad In the 2021 Mauka Mauka ad, an Indian supporter gives two television sets to his friend, a cricket fan from Pakistan. He mentions that he could break anyone after Pakistan loses. Naya #MaukaMauka, naya offer - #Buy1Break1Free! 😉 Are you ready to #LiveTheGame in #INDvPAK? ICC Men's #T20WorldCup 2021 | Oct 24 | Broadcast starts: 7 PM, Match starts: 7:30 PM | Star Sports & Disney+Hotstar pic.twitter.com/MNsOql9cjO — Star Sports (@StarSportsIndia) October 13, 2021 × World Cup 2019 Mauka Mauka ad The India vs Pakistan match coincidentally happened on Father's Day in 2019. It was an extension of the 2016 ad. India Vs Pakistan ICC World Cup 2019 | Most Awaited Match#IndiaVsPakistan #MaukaMauka #IndVsPak #WC2019 #BaapBaapHotaHai #HappyFathersDay2019 #HappyFathersDay @imVkohli @msdhoni pic.twitter.com/YNVvVcaPNn — SPN News INDIA (@spnnewsindia) June 16, 2019 × ICC T20 World Cup 2016 Mauka Mauka ad Ahead of the India vs Pakistan match in ICC T20 World Cup 2016, a Pakistani fan records a video message for Shahih Afridi in the Mauka Mauka ad, expressing his disappointment with the four losses to India. फिर आया नया #MaukaMauka ICC WT20 2016 Video Courtesy: Star Sports pic.twitter.com/vdRUqKqWMP — Onlineshop4me (@onlineshop_4me) March 16, 2016 × World Cup 2015 Mauka Mauka ad The first Mauka Mauka ad showed a young Pakistani fan in Karachi from 1992 who had saved up crackers to burst when Pakistan beat India. However, he never gets to burn them. The video ends with the supporter, who has grown up, angrily asking, "Kab phodenge yaar?" Cricket World Cup 2015 Mauka Mauka ad was the best ad ever Star sport made pic.twitter.com/S4ZxGEMuHI — Johaans (@criccrazyjohn45) September 27, 2023 × (With inputs from agencies) WATCH WION LIVE HERE

ICC World Cup 2023: Watch all Mauka Mauka ads ahead of the India vs Pakistan cricket match tomorrow

<p>India will face Pakistan on Saturday (Oct 14) in match 12 of the ICC ODI World Cup 2023 edition. Both teams are coming into this game on the back of two successive wins each and, thus, the clash is expected to go down to the wire at the iconic Narendra Modi Cricket Stadium, Ahmedabad.&nbsp;Before the clash, many former cricketers and experts of the game shared their predictions and picked which team would start as favourites.</p>

<p>Former Pakistan captain-turned-commentator Ramiz Raja feels Rohit Sharma &amp; Co. will start as favourites.&nbsp;Ramiz told Jio Cinema, "This game, it's played off the field as much as it is on the field. It's a huge game. India will start as favourites, three is no doubt about it. They have all their bases covered when it comes to batting, bowling and in terms of fitness."</p>

<p>"Pakistan have to raise their level massively if they are to do well. But the win against Sri Lanka, the record chase would have made a huge difference to Pakistan in their dressing room, they have to think of winning and go on with an uncluttered mind," he further opined.</p>

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<h2><strong>'If Pakistan don't....'</strong></h2>

<p>Ramiz went on to say, "Pakistan need wickets at the start. But their bowling has come under pressure, and wickets are not coming. Naseem Shah is not available, Pakistan is missing him a lot. Shaheen Shah Afridi has a swelling in one of his fingers and because of that, he has not been at his best. Hasan Ali's pace has dripped. But somehow, Pakistan have to lift their bowling performance. If they don't do it and the bowling is flat, India will bat Pakistan out of the contest. Pakistan have to take their catches well. They should not allow big partnerships.</p>

<p>The former Pakistan captain added, "Pakistan need a proper spinner. Can they take the chance by playing Usama Mir? The two spinners that are playing now are all-rounders. They have not performed up to the mark now. India have a very strong batting line-up. They have to think in terms of selection also. If they go in with an uncluttered mind, if they pick up a a couple of wickets with the new ball, if they can get the tactics right, keep the pressure on India batters in the middle overs, then they have an outside chance."</p>

<p>Rohit-led India won their tournament opener versus Australia by six wickets in pursuit of 200 at the MA Chidambaram Stadium in Chennai before beating Afghanistan by eight wickets in New Delhi, India. Meanwhile, Babar Azam-led Men in Green beat the Netherlands by 81 runs and went past Sri Lanka by six wickets, in pursuit of 345, in their first two encounters in Hyderabad.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Overall, India lead Pakistan 7-0 in ODI World Cup history. It will be interesting to see if India maintain their lead or if Babar &amp; Co. get off the mark versus the arch-rivals. Both sides locked horns twice in the Asia Cup 2023 edition, with the Men in Blue winning one and the other game being washed out.</p>

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India will face Pakistan on Saturday (Oct 14) in match 12 of the ICC ODI World Cup 2023 edition. Both teams are coming into this game on the back of two successive wins each and, thus, the clash is expected to go down to the wire at the iconic Narendra Modi Cricket Stadium, Ahmedabad.

India will face Pakistan on Saturday (Oct 14) in match 12 of the ICC ODI World Cup 2023 edition. Both teams are coming into this game on the back of two successive wins each and, thus, the clash is expected to go down to the wire at the iconic Narendra Modi Cricket Stadium, Ahmedabad. Before the clash, many former cricketers and experts of the game shared their predictions and picked which team would start as favourites. Former Pakistan captain-turned-commentator Ramiz Raja feels Rohit Sharma & Co. will start as favourites. Ramiz told Jio Cinema, "This game, it's played off the field as much as it is on the field. It's a huge game. India will start as favourites, three is no doubt about it. They have all their bases covered when it comes to batting, bowling and in terms of fitness." "Pakistan have to raise their level massively if they are to do well. But the win against Sri Lanka, the record chase would have made a huge difference to Pakistan in their dressing room, they have to think of winning and go on with an uncluttered mind," he further opined. Also read: CWC '23: Huge difference between Bumrah and Afridi, feels Gambhir before India vs Pakistan showdown 'If Pakistan don't....' Ramiz went on to say, "Pakistan need wickets at the start. But their bowling has come under pressure, and wickets are not coming. Naseem Shah is not available, Pakistan is missing him a lot. Shaheen Shah Afridi has a swelling in one of his fingers and because of that, he has not been at his best. Hasan Ali's pace has dripped. But somehow, Pakistan have to lift their bowling performance. If they don't do it and the bowling is flat, India will bat Pakistan out of the contest. Pakistan have to take their catches well. They should not allow big partnerships. The former Pakistan captain added, "Pakistan need a proper spinner. Can they take the chance by playing Usama Mir? The two spinners that are playing now are all-rounders. They have not performed up to the mark now. India have a very strong batting line-up. They have to think in terms of selection also. If they go in with an uncluttered mind, if they pick up a a couple of wickets with the new ball, if they can get the tactics right, keep the pressure on India batters in the middle overs, then they have an outside chance." Rohit-led India won their tournament opener versus Australia by six wickets in pursuit of 200 at the MA Chidambaram Stadium in Chennai before beating Afghanistan by eight wickets in New Delhi, India. Meanwhile, Babar Azam-led Men in Green beat the Netherlands by 81 runs and went past Sri Lanka by six wickets, in pursuit of 345, in their first two encounters in Hyderabad. Overall, India lead Pakistan 7-0 in ODI World Cup history. It will be interesting to see if India maintain their lead or if Babar & Co. get off the mark versus the arch-rivals. Both sides locked horns twice in the Asia Cup 2023 edition, with the Men in Blue winning one and the other game being washed out. WATCH WION LIVE HERE You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here.

India vs Pakistan, CWC '23: 'There is no doubt about it' - Ramiz Raja on which team starts as FAVOURITES

<p>The mother of all clashes – India vs Pakistan is finally upon us. Two heavyweights in world cricket, the two Asian giants are up against each other for the first time in World Cup 2023. The Narendra Modi Cricket Stadium in Ahmedabad will host the marquee clash on Saturday (Oct 14) as the world awaits the drama that unfolds.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Here is the preview and result prediction of the India vs Pakistan World Cup 2023 game.</p>

<h2>India ready to better CWC record tally</h2>

<p>India currently leads Pakistan 7-0 in the Cricket World Cup history, having previously beaten them in the last edition (in 2019 in England). The Men in Blue fared well against their arch-rivals in their previous outings (once during the Asia Cup 2023), beating them in the Super Four stage by 228 runs.</p>

<p>Coming off fresh from twin wins in two matches in this World Cup 2023, beating Australia and Afghanistan, respectively, India will hold an upper hand heading into this high-octane encounter in Ahmedabad.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>Although it’s unclear if Shubman Gill will play or not as he recovers from the dengue fever, India is likely to opt for the same batting order, with Captain Rohit Sharma and Ishan Kishan opening the innings. The middle order will look the same, but it’s the bowling department where the fans can see a change happening.</p>

<p>It would be a toss-up between Ravi Ashwin and Shardul Thakur for the number eight spot, and going by boundary dimensions and how the Ahmedabad pitch could fare, India could be tempted to bring in experienced Ashwin for this match.</p>

<h3>Pakistan to cause worry? Possible!</h3>

<p>Pakistan hasn’t beaten India across seven outings in this tournament, but given how they succeeded in chasing the highest team total in World Cup history, discounting them in this match would be a mistake.</p>

<p>In Abdullah Shafique, Pakistan has a reliable opener,&nbsp;captain Babar Azam is yet to fire in this CWC, while Muhammad Rizwan is their batter to look out for.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Considering the middle order of both teams hasn’t been tested enough yet, the onus would fall on them in this clash.</p>

<p>Pakistan’s bowling is their go-to department, and in the absence of dynamite Naseem Shah, Hasan Ali has filled in his shoes, performing against Sri Lanka by picking four wickets. Alongside him, Shaheen Shah Afridi and Haris Rauf will hold the key in this game.</p>

<p><strong>Result Prediction -</strong></p>

<p>This India vs Pakistan World Cup match guarantees to be an exciting affair, with both teams giving their best to come on top. However, with crowd support and given their recent run of form, India will start as favourites in this match.</p>

<p><strong>Predicted XIs –</strong></p>

<p><strong>India –</strong> Rohit Sharma (captain), Ishan Kishan, Virat Kohli, Shreyas Iyer, KL Rahul (wk), Hardik Pandya, Ravindra Jadeja, Ravi Ashwin, Kuldeep Yadav, Mohammed Siraj and Jasprit Bumrah&nbsp;</p>

<p><strong>Pakistan –</strong> Abdullah Shafique, Imam-ul-Haq, Babar Azam (captain), Muhammad Rizwan (wk), Saud Shakeel, Iftikhar Ahmed, Shadab Khan, Mohammad Nawaz, Hasan Ali, Shaheen Afridi and Haris Rauf</p>

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The mother of all clashes – India vs Pakistan is finally upon us. Two heavyweights in world cricket, the two Asian giants are up against each other for the first time in World Cup 2023.

The mother of all clashes – India vs Pakistan is finally upon us. Two heavyweights in world cricket, the two Asian giants are up against each other for the first time in World Cup 2023. The Narendra Modi Cricket Stadium in Ahmedabad will host the marquee clash on Saturday (Oct 14) as the world awaits the drama that unfolds. Here is the preview and result prediction of the India vs Pakistan World Cup 2023 game. India ready to better CWC record tally India currently leads Pakistan 7-0 in the Cricket World Cup history, having previously beaten them in the last edition (in 2019 in England). The Men in Blue fared well against their arch-rivals in their previous outings (once during the Asia Cup 2023), beating them in the Super Four stage by 228 runs. Coming off fresh from twin wins in two matches in this World Cup 2023, beating Australia and Afghanistan, respectively, India will hold an upper hand heading into this high-octane encounter in Ahmedabad. ALSO READ: IND vs PAK, World Cup 2023: Weather report from Ahmedabad- Will rain play spoilsport in India-Pakistan match? Although it’s unclear if Shubman Gill will play or not as he recovers from the dengue fever, India is likely to opt for the same batting order, with Captain Rohit Sharma and Ishan Kishan opening the innings. The middle order will look the same, but it’s the bowling department where the fans can see a change happening. It would be a toss-up between Ravi Ashwin and Shardul Thakur for the number eight spot, and going by boundary dimensions and how the Ahmedabad pitch could fare, India could be tempted to bring in experienced Ashwin for this match. Pakistan to cause worry? Possible! Pakistan hasn’t beaten India across seven outings in this tournament, but given how they succeeded in chasing the highest team total in World Cup history, discounting them in this match would be a mistake. In Abdullah Shafique, Pakistan has a reliable opener, captain Babar Azam is yet to fire in this CWC, while Muhammad Rizwan is their batter to look out for. Considering the middle order of both teams hasn’t been tested enough yet, the onus would fall on them in this clash. Pakistan’s bowling is their go-to department, and in the absence of dynamite Naseem Shah, Hasan Ali has filled in his shoes, performing against Sri Lanka by picking four wickets. Alongside him, Shaheen Shah Afridi and Haris Rauf will hold the key in this game. Result Prediction - This India vs Pakistan World Cup match guarantees to be an exciting affair, with both teams giving their best to come on top. However, with crowd support and given their recent run of form, India will start as favourites in this match. Predicted XIs – India – Rohit Sharma (captain), Ishan Kishan, Virat Kohli, Shreyas Iyer, KL Rahul (wk), Hardik Pandya, Ravindra Jadeja, Ravi Ashwin, Kuldeep Yadav, Mohammed Siraj and Jasprit Bumrah Pakistan – Abdullah Shafique, Imam-ul-Haq, Babar Azam (captain), Muhammad Rizwan (wk), Saud Shakeel, Iftikhar Ahmed, Shadab Khan, Mohammad Nawaz, Hasan Ali, Shaheen Afridi and Haris Rauf WATCH WION LIVE HERE You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here.

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<p>Shubman Gill missed India's opening two games in CWC 2023 edition due to dengue. He was admitted in a Chennai hospital, after India's opening game in the city where they beat Australia, and got discharged later. After missing India's Afghanistan face-off in Delhi, Gill flew to Ahmedabad and even trained for some time on Thursday (Oct 12). Thus, ardent Indian cricket fans are eager to know if he will feature in India's big-ticket clash versus Pakistan on Saturday (Oct 14) at the Narendra Modi Cricket Stadium, Ahmedabad.&nbsp;&nbsp;</p>

<p>MSK Prasad, India's former keeper-batter and BCCI chief selector, is confident that Gill will play the match versus Pakistan in Ahmedabad, which is the youngster's happy hunting ground.&nbsp;Talking to Hindustan Times, Prasad said that Gill would definitely, pointing out that practising in the nets has clearly displayed that the 24-year-old has recovered well and before one expected.&nbsp;</p>

<h2><strong>'He just had a fever. He has recovered'</strong></h2>

<p>Prasad said,&nbsp;<iframe allow="attribution-reporting" aria-label="Advertisement" data-google-container-id="6" data-load-complete="true" frameborder="0" height="1" id="google_ads_iframe_/1007232/IT_Teads_1x1_0" marginheight="0" marginwidth="0" name="google_ads_iframe_/1007232/IT_Teads_1x1_0" role="region" scrolling="no" tabindex="0" title="3rd party ad content" width="1"></iframe>"I think we can put an end to all kinds of speculations. Shubman Gill will definitely play this game (vs Pakistan). He's too good a player to miss out. He had just a fever. He has recovered. It was not threatening at all that we would even think about replacements. It's all rumours that are coming out (about the seriousness of the illness) in whatever form that you are hearing."</p>

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<p>He added, "What we heard was that as a matter of precaution, he couldn't play the second game otherwise he was fine. He stayed back for one more day in Chennai as a precaution. He recovered well, and was discharged. See if someone is playing for 1 hour, that means he has recovered. This is an all-important game against Pakistan. If he is fit, which I'm sure he is, then he should be in India's playing XI."</p>

<p>Gill has been in exceptional touch in 2023. Across formats, he has scored as many as seven centuries with five of them coming in the 50-over format. He scored a sublime 121 versus Bangladesh during India's victorious run in the Asia Cup&nbsp;and ended as the leading run-getter (302 runs) as well. Moreover, he followed it up with&nbsp;the Player-of-the-Series award (including a fine 104) in India's 2-1 home ODI series win over Australia in late September.&nbsp;</p>

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Shubman Gill missed India's opening two games in CWC 2023 edition due to dengue. He was admitted in a Chennai hospital, after India's opening game in the city where they beat Australia, and got discharged later.

Shubman Gill missed India's opening two games in CWC 2023 edition due to dengue. He was admitted in a Chennai hospital, after India's opening game in the city where they beat Australia, and got discharged later. After missing India's Afghanistan face-off in Delhi, Gill flew to Ahmedabad and even trained for some time on Thursday (Oct 12). Thus, ardent Indian cricket fans are eager to know if he will feature in India's big-ticket clash versus Pakistan on Saturday (Oct 14) at the Narendra Modi Cricket Stadium, Ahmedabad. MSK Prasad, India's former keeper-batter and BCCI chief selector, is confident that Gill will play the match versus Pakistan in Ahmedabad, which is the youngster's happy hunting ground. Talking to Hindustan Times, Prasad said that Gill would definitely, pointing out that practising in the nets has clearly displayed that the 24-year-old has recovered well and before one expected. 'He just had a fever. He has recovered' Prasad said, "I think we can put an end to all kinds of speculations. Shubman Gill will definitely play this game (vs Pakistan). He's too good a player to miss out. He had just a fever. He has recovered. It was not threatening at all that we would even think about replacements. It's all rumours that are coming out (about the seriousness of the illness) in whatever form that you are hearing." Also read: ODI World Cup 2023: 'They're hoping rather than..,' says Matthew Hayden after Australia's loss vs South Africa He added, "What we heard was that as a matter of precaution, he couldn't play the second game otherwise he was fine. He stayed back for one more day in Chennai as a precaution. He recovered well, and was discharged. See if someone is playing for 1 hour, that means he has recovered. This is an all-important game against Pakistan. If he is fit, which I'm sure he is, then he should be in India's playing XI." Gill has been in exceptional touch in 2023. Across formats, he has scored as many as seven centuries with five of them coming in the 50-over format. He scored a sublime 121 versus Bangladesh during India's victorious run in the Asia Cup and ended as the leading run-getter (302 runs) as well. Moreover, he followed it up with the Player-of-the-Series award (including a fine 104) in India's 2-1 home ODI series win over Australia in late September. WATCH WION LIVE HERE You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here.

ODI World Cup: 'Gill will definitely play' - Prasad confident of opener's return for Pakistan clash

<p>In welcome news for Team India fans, Shubman Gill has hit the nets in Ahmedabad ahead of the much-awaited India-Pakistan showdown at the ICC ODI World Cup 2023 edition on Saturday (Oct 14). Gill reached the city on Wednesday (Oct 11) and&nbsp;trained in an exclusive batting session in Motera&nbsp; on Thursday. The 24-year-old also took part in&nbsp;fielding drills after returning to the ground for the first time since recovering from dengue.</p>

<p>As per reports, Gill&nbsp;batted for nearly an&nbsp;hour before noon, as physio Kamlesh and throwdown specialist Nuwan's looked on, against&nbsp;few local net bowlers.</p>

<p>The star batter was admitted to a Chennai hospital after his platelet&nbsp;count dipped post missing India's CWC 2023 opener, versus Australia in the city's iconic MA Chidambaram Stadium. He was discharged soon after treatment and flew for Ahmedabad on Wednesday -- when Rohit Sharma-led India beat Afghanistan in New Delhi.&nbsp;</p>

<p>It remains to be seen if Gill will make an entry back into the India playing XI as his condition is still being monitored. However, his recovery and return to the field has surely boosted the Indian cricket fans.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>Gill has been in tremendous form in the recent past. While he has got runs across formats, his best has come in the ODI format.&nbsp;The right-hander has struck as many as five centuries in the shorter format.</p>

<p>He was the leading run-getter in the Asia Cup 2023 edition -- won by India. Moreover, Gill ended as the Player-of-the-Series in the Men in Blue's 2-1 home ODI series triumph versus Australia in late September.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Missing India's first two games, Gill will be desperate for a comeback. The Indian team management will, however, look to give him ample time before he is drafted into the XI. At present, the home side sit at the second spot in the ODI World Cup points table after two wins on the trot.&nbsp;</p>

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In welcome news for Team India fans, Shubman Gill has hit the nets in Ahmedabad ahead of the much-awaited India-Pakistan showdown at the ICC ODI World Cup 2023 edition on Saturday (Oct 14).

In welcome news for Team India fans, Shubman Gill has hit the nets in Ahmedabad ahead of the much-awaited India-Pakistan showdown at the ICC ODI World Cup 2023 edition on Saturday (Oct 14). Gill reached the city on Wednesday (Oct 11) and trained in an exclusive batting session in Motera on Thursday. The 24-year-old also took part in fielding drills after returning to the ground for the first time since recovering from dengue. As per reports, Gill batted for nearly an hour before noon, as physio Kamlesh and throwdown specialist Nuwan's looked on, against few local net bowlers. The star batter was admitted to a Chennai hospital after his platelet count dipped post missing India's CWC 2023 opener, versus Australia in the city's iconic MA Chidambaram Stadium. He was discharged soon after treatment and flew for Ahmedabad on Wednesday -- when Rohit Sharma-led India beat Afghanistan in New Delhi. It remains to be seen if Gill will make an entry back into the India playing XI as his condition is still being monitored. However, his recovery and return to the field has surely boosted the Indian cricket fans. Also read: CWC '23: 'Won't get a better bowler than Jasprit Bumrah' - Irfan Pathan in awe of India pacer Gill has been in tremendous form in the recent past. While he has got runs across formats, his best has come in the ODI format. The right-hander has struck as many as five centuries in the shorter format. He was the leading run-getter in the Asia Cup 2023 edition -- won by India. Moreover, Gill ended as the Player-of-the-Series in the Men in Blue's 2-1 home ODI series triumph versus Australia in late September. Missing India's first two games, Gill will be desperate for a comeback. The Indian team management will, however, look to give him ample time before he is drafted into the XI. At present, the home side sit at the second spot in the ODI World Cup points table after two wins on the trot. India lock horns with Pakistan in match 12 of the 50-over showpiece event and will aim to keep their unbeaten run intact. India lead Pakistan 7-0 in ODI World Cup history. WATCH WION LIVE HERE You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here.

ODI World Cup: Shubhman Gill hits nets in Ahmedabad after recovery from dengue ahead of India-Pak match

<p>With each passing day, we inch closer to the most-awaited day of this World Cup – October 14, when India and Pakistan will face off at the Narendra Modi Cricket Stadium in Ahmedabad. Following their first two matches, both teams landed in the west Indian city. Indian and Pakistan cricket teams received a warm welcome upon their arrival, videos of which are floating on social media.</p>

<p>Pakistan Cricket first uploaded the whole video of the team landing in Ahmedabad for their clash against India. BCCI, the Indian body, also shared a small video of the hosts landing and receiving a warm welcome.</p>

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<p>In the video shared by Pakistan Cricket, players cheer among themselves while boarding the flight from Hyderabad to Ahmedabad. Besides, a surprise in-flight cake-cutting ceremony also took place, celebrating Pakistan’s record-breaking chase against Sri Lanka in their previous match.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Upon landing, the Pakistan Team was escorted towards their hotel, where the staff welcomed them with open arms, throwing flower petals. It was a similar kind of welcome they received in Hyderabad.</p>

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<p>The Indian Team’s arrival in Ahmedabad was no less royal as the hotel staff adorned players with scarves and applauded them on their way to their rooms.</p>

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<h2>Pakistan confident to break unwanted CWC record</h2>

<p>India leads Pakistan 7-0 in the ICC Men’s Cricket World Cup, with an eye to go one better in Ahmedabad this time. The Men in Green, formerly the number-one side in ODIs, are coming off a famous win over Sri Lanka in Hyderabad, having chased 345.</p>

<p>Their win marked the most successful run-chase by any team in tournament history. By that, Pakistan will enter the high-octane clash with confidence on their back.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Although the absence of Naseem Shah in the bowling attack will hurt them against the top-notch Indian batting line-up, Hasan Ali’s late rise to the top could keep them in the game.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Batting-wise, Captain Babar Azam is yet to click, and what better occasion than doing it against the arch-rivals in a World Cup?</p>

<h3>India still the favourite to win</h3>

<p>The Men in Blue will be favourites against Pakistan. Given what they achieved and more importantly how they did so, discounting a star-studded Indian Team would be a mistake.</p>

<p>Rohit’s record-breaking hundred against Afghanistan will bolster the side’s top order in the absence of Shubman Gill, who continues to recover from the dengue fever.<br />
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With each passing day, we inch closer to the most-awaited day of this World Cup – October 14, when India and Pakistan will face off at the Narendra Modi Cricket Stadium in Ahmedabad.

With each passing day, we inch closer to the most-awaited day of this World Cup – October 14, when India and Pakistan will face off at the Narendra Modi Cricket Stadium in Ahmedabad. Following their first two matches, both teams landed in the west Indian city. Indian and Pakistan cricket teams received a warm welcome upon their arrival, videos of which are floating on social media. Pakistan Cricket first uploaded the whole video of the team landing in Ahmedabad for their clash against India. BCCI, the Indian body, also shared a small video of the hosts landing and receiving a warm welcome. ALSO READ: World Cup: Delhi-game hero Rohit Sharma opens up on breaking Chris Gayle’s most sixes record In the video shared by Pakistan Cricket, players cheer among themselves while boarding the flight from Hyderabad to Ahmedabad. Besides, a surprise in-flight cake-cutting ceremony also took place, celebrating Pakistan’s record-breaking chase against Sri Lanka in their previous match. Upon landing, the Pakistan Team was escorted towards their hotel, where the staff welcomed them with open arms, throwing flower petals. It was a similar kind of welcome they received in Hyderabad. WATCH VIDEO - Touchdown Ahmedabad 🛬 📹 Capturing the journey, featuring a surprise in-flight celebration 🤩#CWC23 | #DattKePakistani | #WeHaveWeWill pic.twitter.com/qxe0mO9p8X — Pakistan Cricket (@TheRealPCB) October 11, 2023 × The Indian Team’s arrival in Ahmedabad was no less royal as the hotel staff adorned players with scarves and applauded them on their way to their rooms. WATCH VIDEO – We are here in Ahmedabad! 👋#CWC23 | #TeamIndia | #INDvPAK | #MeninBlue pic.twitter.com/dVuOaynYRN — BCCI (@BCCI) October 12, 2023 × Pakistan confident to break unwanted CWC record India leads Pakistan 7-0 in the ICC Men’s Cricket World Cup, with an eye to go one better in Ahmedabad this time. The Men in Green, formerly the number-one side in ODIs, are coming off a famous win over Sri Lanka in Hyderabad, having chased 345. Their win marked the most successful run-chase by any team in tournament history. By that, Pakistan will enter the high-octane clash with confidence on their back. Although the absence of Naseem Shah in the bowling attack will hurt them against the top-notch Indian batting line-up, Hasan Ali’s late rise to the top could keep them in the game. Batting-wise, Captain Babar Azam is yet to click, and what better occasion than doing it against the arch-rivals in a World Cup? India still the favourite to win The Men in Blue will be favourites against Pakistan. Given what they achieved and more importantly how they did so, discounting a star-studded Indian Team would be a mistake. Rohit’s record-breaking hundred against Afghanistan will bolster the side’s top order in the absence of Shubman Gill, who continues to recover from the dengue fever. With Bumrah, Siraj and Kuldeep on song, India’s bowling line-up will be lethal. WATCH WION LIVE HERE You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here.

World Cup 2023: India, Pakistan teams land in Ahmedabad ahead of marquee clash, receive warm welcome – WATCH

<p>In match 9 of the ODI World Cup 2023, Rohit Sharma-led India demolished Afghanistan by eight wickets in pursuit of 273 at the Arun Jaitley Stadium, New Delhi on Wednesday (Oct 11). Being asked to bowl first, Afghanistan did well to post 272 for 8, riding on captain&nbsp;Hashmatullah Shahidi (80) and&nbsp;Azmatullah Omarzai (62) but fell flat with the ball as&nbsp;skipper Rohit (131) and Virat Kohli (55 not out) propelled India to a stunning eight-wicket win in 35 overs.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Thus, with two wins in a row, India will now shift their focus on playing arch-rivals Pakistan in match 12 of the ongoing marquee event. After the win against Afghanistan, Rohit opened up on facing Pakistan and said that it is important for his side to not worry about the 'external factors'.&nbsp;</p>

<p>At the post-match presentation, Rohit said, "(It) was a good win for us, very important to get that momentum at the start of the tournament."</p>

<p>On the Pakistan face-off, he stated, "For us, it is crucial that we don't worry about external factors and just look at things we can control. We just need to show up and do well."</p>

<p>"Things like what the pitch is like, what combo we can play is what we can control. What happens outside we won't be worried about it. It is just about focusing on what we can do as players and how we can perform," the India captain further opined.</p>

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<p>Rohit spoke at length on Team India and said, "We have got guys who can play fearless cricket with bat and guys who can absorb like the last game. It is about absorbing pressure and making the right decision on the field. There will be a spell from the opposition where you will have to absorb pressure. Leading up to the tournament, we had played such games. "We have got players with different skill sets in our team. They bring different attributes of the game to the team and it puts you in good positions as a team when you have that," he added.</p>

<p>Both India and Pakistan are coming into the marquee face-off after starting their campaigns with two back-to-back wins. Will India maintain their unbeaten ODI World Cup streak over the Babar Azam-led Men in Green? Only time will tell...</p>

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In match 9 of the ODI World Cup 2023, Rohit Sharma-led India demolished Afghanistan by eight wickets in pursuit of 273 at the Arun Jaitley Stadium, New Delhi on Wednesday (Oct 11).

In match 9 of the ODI World Cup 2023, Rohit Sharma-led India demolished Afghanistan by eight wickets in pursuit of 273 at the Arun Jaitley Stadium, New Delhi on Wednesday (Oct 11). Being asked to bowl first, Afghanistan did well to post 272 for 8, riding on captain Hashmatullah Shahidi (80) and Azmatullah Omarzai (62) but fell flat with the ball as skipper Rohit (131) and Virat Kohli (55 not out) propelled India to a stunning eight-wicket win in 35 overs. Thus, with two wins in a row, India will now shift their focus on playing arch-rivals Pakistan in match 12 of the ongoing marquee event. After the win against Afghanistan, Rohit opened up on facing Pakistan and said that it is important for his side to not worry about the 'external factors'. At the post-match presentation, Rohit said, "(It) was a good win for us, very important to get that momentum at the start of the tournament." On the Pakistan face-off, he stated, "For us, it is crucial that we don't worry about external factors and just look at things we can control. We just need to show up and do well." "Things like what the pitch is like, what combo we can play is what we can control. What happens outside we won't be worried about it. It is just about focusing on what we can do as players and how we can perform," the India captain further opined. Also read: ODI World Cup 2023, IND vs AFG: From Naveen-Kohli hug to Iyer's 101-metre six - Top moments from the game Rohit spoke at length on Team India and said, "We have got guys who can play fearless cricket with bat and guys who can absorb like the last game. It is about absorbing pressure and making the right decision on the field. There will be a spell from the opposition where you will have to absorb pressure. Leading up to the tournament, we had played such games. "We have got players with different skill sets in our team. They bring different attributes of the game to the team and it puts you in good positions as a team when you have that," he added. Both India and Pakistan are coming into the marquee face-off after starting their campaigns with two back-to-back wins. Will India maintain their unbeaten ODI World Cup streak over the Babar Azam-led Men in Green? Only time will tell... WATCH WION LIVE HERE You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here.

'Crucial that we don't worry...': Rohit Sharma on India's mouth-watering clash vs Pakistan in CWC '23

<p>Star batter Shubman Gill has arrived in Ahmedabad ahead of India’s ODI World Cup contest against Pakistan on Saturday (Oct 14). Gill, out of the Indian team due to dengue was hospitalised in Chennai and was advised not to travel to Delhi for India’s second World Cup contest against Afghanistan on Wednesday. However, it is still thought that Gill won’t play the World Cup match as he is yet to be match-fit against the arch-rivals Pakistan.</p>

<h2><strong>Gill arrives in Ahmedabad</strong></h2>

<p>While the Indian team was playing against Afghanistan on Wednesday, Gill arrived in Ahmedabad to prepare for the clash. Gill spent a night at the Kaurvery Hospital in Chennai and returned to the hotel before taking the flight to Ahmedabad. It was advised by the doctors that Gill was good enough to take a flight to Ahmedabad as he could not fly to Delhi with his teammates because his platelet count was low and a flight journey was not advisable.</p>

<p>The rest of the Indian team is expected to arrive in Ahmedabad on Thursday evening as they prepare for the crunch clash. The team’s press conference takes place on Friday with a brief practice session scheduled for Thursday. The team will train with a full warm-up session on Friday, which will give a clear idea of how fit Gill will be.</p>

<p>It is thought that team management is not willing to take any risk with Gill, but will explore any opportunities if he trains on Friday. However, with no rush to get him back in the team, Ishan Kishan and skipper Rohit Sharma are likely to continue as the openers. India are expected to go unchanged from their winning combination against Australia and Afghanistan but could explore the possibility of using Ravichandran Ashwin.</p>

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<h2><strong>What happened on Wednesday?</strong></h2>

<p>Skipper Rohit Sharma was at his sensational best on Wednesday (Oct 11) as he led India to back-to-back wins in the ODI World Cup. Breaking records left, right and centre, Rohit registered the fastest hundred for India in the ODI World Cup while also breaking Sachin Tendulkar’s record for most tons. His blistering innings saw India chase down 273 runs target with 15 overs to spare to beat Afghanistan by eight wickets at the Arun Jaitley Stadium.</p>

<p>Chasing 273, Rohit had a no-nonsense approach that saw him take on the opposition bowlers from the start. In the first 10 overs, India scored 94 runs to put Afghanistan on the mat from the start 30 balls to complete his fifty. He along with Ishan Kishan (47) stitched a partnership of 156 runs for the opening wicket that laid the foundation for the win.</p>

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Star batter Shubman Gill has arrived in Ahmedabad ahead of India’s ODI World Cup contest against Pakistan on Saturday (Oct 14). Gill, out of the Indian team due to dengue was hospitalised in Chennai and was advised not to travel to Delhi for India’s second World Cup contest against Afghanistan on Wednesday.

Star batter Shubman Gill has arrived in Ahmedabad ahead of India’s ODI World Cup contest against Pakistan on Saturday (Oct 14). Gill, out of the Indian team due to dengue was hospitalised in Chennai and was advised not to travel to Delhi for India’s second World Cup contest against Afghanistan on Wednesday. However, it is still thought that Gill won’t play the World Cup match as he is yet to be match-fit against the arch-rivals Pakistan. Gill arrives in Ahmedabad While the Indian team was playing against Afghanistan on Wednesday, Gill arrived in Ahmedabad to prepare for the clash. Gill spent a night at the Kaurvery Hospital in Chennai and returned to the hotel before taking the flight to Ahmedabad. It was advised by the doctors that Gill was good enough to take a flight to Ahmedabad as he could not fly to Delhi with his teammates because his platelet count was low and a flight journey was not advisable. The rest of the Indian team is expected to arrive in Ahmedabad on Thursday evening as they prepare for the crunch clash. The team’s press conference takes place on Friday with a brief practice session scheduled for Thursday. The team will train with a full warm-up session on Friday, which will give a clear idea of how fit Gill will be. It is thought that team management is not willing to take any risk with Gill, but will explore any opportunities if he trains on Friday. However, with no rush to get him back in the team, Ishan Kishan and skipper Rohit Sharma are likely to continue as the openers. India are expected to go unchanged from their winning combination against Australia and Afghanistan but could explore the possibility of using Ravichandran Ashwin. ALSO READ | Ind vs Afg, CWC '23: Shardul Thakur takes a STUNNER to send Rahmanullah Gurbaz packing - Watch What happened on Wednesday? Skipper Rohit Sharma was at his sensational best on Wednesday (Oct 11) as he led India to back-to-back wins in the ODI World Cup. Breaking records left, right and centre, Rohit registered the fastest hundred for India in the ODI World Cup while also breaking Sachin Tendulkar’s record for most tons. His blistering innings saw India chase down 273 runs target with 15 overs to spare to beat Afghanistan by eight wickets at the Arun Jaitley Stadium. Chasing 273, Rohit had a no-nonsense approach that saw him take on the opposition bowlers from the start. In the first 10 overs, India scored 94 runs to put Afghanistan on the mat from the start 30 balls to complete his fifty. He along with Ishan Kishan (47) stitched a partnership of 156 runs for the opening wicket that laid the foundation for the win. WATCH WION LIVE HERE You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here.

ODI World Cup 2023: Shubman Gill arrives in Ahmedabad ahead of Pakistan clash

<p>Things aren't bright for Team India star opener Shubman Gill. Having missed India's CWC 2023 opener versus Australia, due to dengue, the batter remained in Chennai as Rohit Sharma &amp; Co. reached New Delhi on Monday (Oct&nbsp;9) for their upcoming clash versus Afghanistan on Wednesday (Oct 11).</p>

<p>It is to be noted that Gill was hospitalised in Chennai after his platelet count dropped. The young batter was&nbsp;discharged&nbsp;on Tuesday&nbsp;morning (Oct&nbsp;10),&nbsp;as per the news agency&nbsp;PTI.</p>

<p>On Monday, the&nbsp;Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) confirmed that Gill is closely being monitored by the&nbsp;medical team but remains&nbsp;out of the Afghanistan clash.</p>

<p>"Team India batter Shubman Gill will not be travelling with the team to Delhi on 9th October 2023. The opening batter who missed the team’s first fixture in the ICC Men’s Cricket World Cup 2023 against Australia in Chennai is set to miss the team’s next fixture against Afghanistan in Delhi on the 11th of October."</p>

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<p>"He will stay back in Chennai and will be under the supervision of the medical team," read the statement from BCCI.</p>

<p>Gill's absence is a huge blow for Team India. The 24-year-old has been in exceptional form for the last year, especially in ODIs. In 2023, he has been on a run-scoring spree and has five centuries in the ODI format. Gill was in fine form in the Asia Cup, with a sublime 121&nbsp;versus Bangladesh, and ended with the Player-of-the-Series award in India's 2-1 win over Australia in three home ODIs before the World Cup.</p>

<p>In his absence, India were tottering at 2 for 3 in pursuit of 200 versus the Aussies in match 5 of CWC 2023 on Sunday (Oct&nbsp;8). Virat Kohli (85) and KL Rahul (97 not out) ensured India went past the finish line with six wickets&nbsp;and 52 balls to spare in Chennai.</p>

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Things aren't bright for Team India star opener Shubman Gill. Having missed India's CWC 2023 opener versus Australia, due to dengue, the batter remained in Chennai as Rohit Sharma & Co.

Things aren't bright for Team India star opener Shubman Gill. Having missed India's CWC 2023 opener versus Australia, due to dengue, the batter remained in Chennai as Rohit Sharma & Co. reached New Delhi on Monday (Oct 9) for their upcoming clash versus Afghanistan on Wednesday (Oct 11). It is to be noted that Gill was hospitalised in Chennai after his platelet count dropped. The young batter was discharged on Tuesday morning (Oct 10), as per the news agency PTI. On Monday, the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) confirmed that Gill is closely being monitored by the medical team but remains out of the Afghanistan clash. "Team India batter Shubman Gill will not be travelling with the team to Delhi on 9th October 2023. The opening batter who missed the team’s first fixture in the ICC Men’s Cricket World Cup 2023 against Australia in Chennai is set to miss the team’s next fixture against Afghanistan in Delhi on the 11th of October." Also read: World Cup 2023, Match 8: Pakistan take on Sri Lanka in Hyderabad - Preview and result prediction "He will stay back in Chennai and will be under the supervision of the medical team," read the statement from BCCI. Gill's absence is a huge blow for Team India. The 24-year-old has been in exceptional form for the last year, especially in ODIs. In 2023, he has been on a run-scoring spree and has five centuries in the ODI format. Gill was in fine form in the Asia Cup, with a sublime 121 versus Bangladesh, and ended with the Player-of-the-Series award in India's 2-1 win over Australia in three home ODIs before the World Cup. In his absence, India were tottering at 2 for 3 in pursuit of 200 versus the Aussies in match 5 of CWC 2023 on Sunday (Oct 8). Virat Kohli (85) and KL Rahul (97 not out) ensured India went past the finish line with six wickets and 52 balls to spare in Chennai. Given Gill's condition, he is ruled out of the upcoming India-Pakistan clash on October 14 in Ahmedabad. An official announcement can be expected in the coming days. WATCH WION LIVE HERE You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here.

CWC 2023: India batter Shubman Gill discharged from Chennai hospital, unlikely to play vs Pakistan - Report

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<p>Former Pakistan cricketer Danish Kaneria believes national team captain Babar Azam is nowhere near India's prolific run-scorer Virat Kohli after the former Indian skipper played a thrilling innings to secure a win against Australia in the opening World Cup encounter.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Admitting that the chase was difficult after India lost three quick wickets, Kaneria on his YouTube channel referred to Kohli as a 'maestro'.&nbsp;</p>

<p>"Virat Kohli is a maestro. There is no bigger player than him. People compare Babar Azam to Virat Kohli, but Babar Azam is nowhere near him. The way he guided India to a victory against Australia was not easy," said Kaneria.&nbsp;</p>

<p>"Yes, he did get a chance, but dropped catches are part and parcel of the game. Losing and impossible are two words that don't apply to Virat Kohli."</p>

<p><a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/world-cup-2023-india-brave-initial-blues-to-stave-off-australia-challenge-win-by-6-wickets-644201" target="_blank"><strong>Also read | World Cup 2023: India brave initial blues to stave off Australia challenge, win by 6 wickets</strong></a></p>

<p>Kaneria also mentioned India's wrist-spinner Kuldeep Yadav after he managed to keep the Australian batters quiet with his variations.&nbsp;</p>

<p>"The Indian selectors should be appreciated for going with Kuldeep Yadav over Yuzvendra Chahal. Kuldeep is bowling far better than Chahal at the moment. This Indian spin trio is a very dangerous combination. Every team will find it difficult to negate them because there is variety in that spin attack."</p>

<h2><strong>India beat Australia by 6 wickets&nbsp;</strong></h2>

<p>India won the match against Australia after braving initial setbacks, as Rohit Sharma, Ishan Kishan and Shreyas Iyer departed without troubling the scorers. Chasing a modest total of 200, India were forced to rely once again on Kohli to bail the team out.&nbsp;</p>

<p>In at no.3, Kohli joined forces with Rahul and the duo stitched a 167-run match-winning partnership. While Rahul remained unbeaten on 97, Kohli departed after playing a classy 85-run knock but not before the team had reached the cusp of victory.&nbsp;&nbsp;</p>

<p>Having started the tournament with a win, India will now focus their attention towards Afghanistan who they face at the Arun Jaitley Stadium in Delhi. With the first match on the Delhi pitch producing over 450 runs in one inning, cricket pundits believe another run-fest will be in the offing as two subcontinent teams lock horns.&nbsp;</p>

<p><em>(With inputs from agencies)</em></p>

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Former Pakistan cricketer Danish Kaneria believes national team captain Babar Azam is nowhere near India's prolific run-scorer Virat Kohli after the former Indian skipper played a thrilling innings to secure a win against Australia in the opening World Cup encounter.

Former Pakistan cricketer Danish Kaneria believes national team captain Babar Azam is nowhere near India's prolific run-scorer Virat Kohli after the former Indian skipper played a thrilling innings to secure a win against Australia in the opening World Cup encounter. Admitting that the chase was difficult after India lost three quick wickets, Kaneria on his YouTube channel referred to Kohli as a 'maestro'. "Virat Kohli is a maestro. There is no bigger player than him. People compare Babar Azam to Virat Kohli, but Babar Azam is nowhere near him. The way he guided India to a victory against Australia was not easy," said Kaneria. "Yes, he did get a chance, but dropped catches are part and parcel of the game. Losing and impossible are two words that don't apply to Virat Kohli." Also read | World Cup 2023: India brave initial blues to stave off Australia challenge, win by 6 wickets Kaneria also mentioned India's wrist-spinner Kuldeep Yadav after he managed to keep the Australian batters quiet with his variations. "The Indian selectors should be appreciated for going with Kuldeep Yadav over Yuzvendra Chahal. Kuldeep is bowling far better than Chahal at the moment. This Indian spin trio is a very dangerous combination. Every team will find it difficult to negate them because there is variety in that spin attack." India beat Australia by 6 wickets India won the match against Australia after braving initial setbacks, as Rohit Sharma, Ishan Kishan and Shreyas Iyer departed without troubling the scorers. Chasing a modest total of 200, India were forced to rely once again on Kohli to bail the team out. In at no.3, Kohli joined forces with Rahul and the duo stitched a 167-run match-winning partnership. While Rahul remained unbeaten on 97, Kohli departed after playing a classy 85-run knock but not before the team had reached the cusp of victory. Having started the tournament with a win, India will now focus their attention towards Afghanistan who they face at the Arun Jaitley Stadium in Delhi. With the first match on the Delhi pitch producing over 450 runs in one inning, cricket pundits believe another run-fest will be in the offing as two subcontinent teams lock horns. (With inputs from agencies) WATCH WION LIVE HERE:

'He is nowhere near him': Former Pakistan player makes bold claim regarding Virat Kohli and Babar Azam

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