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THE TIMES OF INDIA | Jun 09, 2024, 15:22:35 IST
India vs Pakistan Live Score, T20 World Cup 2024: It's the match that cricket in this part of the world has been desperately waiting for. And just the way a lot is riding on it for the promotion of the sport itself in the United States, both teams' fates are hanging in the balance as well. For India, a defeat would mean a very difficult next few days in which they will have to ensure everything falls into place. That includes the weather, because a wash-out may also lead to an early ouster. As far as Pakistan are concerned, it's a point of no return after the shock loss to hosts US in Dallas the other day. The Pakistan team had a charity dinner planned for which tables had already been booked in New York, but that was scrapped following the backlash of defeat at home. The team is in a terrible space, with nothing going right for them. India are probably the last team they would like to play in a situation like this. Add to that the familiarity factor that they are sorely lacking for New York conditions. The new pitches here have undulations, making the ball skid. There's excessive movement of the white ball due to the early starts. India have been here for the last two weeks, battling their way to familiarity, but for Pakistan, it's truly virgin territory. They landed on Thursday night, took Friday off, and had a rigorous session on Saturday, hoping that they could make a game of it.
IND vs PAK: India are comfortably ahead as far as the head to head record for the two teams is concerned in T20Is.
IND vs PAK: Toss Crucial
It's not the best-case scenario when the toss becomes so important in the final outcome of the game. But that's what it is at the Nassau International County Ground for now, where batting is extremely difficult in the first few overs. India have a fine batting lineup that has prepared hard for difficult circumstances like these, but the Pakistan pace quartet of Shaheen Afridi, Mohammed Amir, Haris Rauf and Naseem Shah may just become deadly if they can get to make first use of the wicket. As for India, Jasprit Bumrah is deadly on any surface, and if he bowls four overs full steam on this pitch in the morning session, the game could be over then and there.
India vs Pakistan: Security on high alert
Following an ISIS terror threat received at the start of the tournament, stringent security measures have been enforced by local authorities to ensure the safe conduct of this high-profile contest. Nassau County Police Commissioner Patrick Ryder, in recent media interactions, emphasized the extensive arrangements, likening them to presidential-level security. He also confirmed the involvement of officers from Nassau County Police, Suffolk County, New York State, as well as agencies including the FBI, Homeland Security Investigations, and US Customs and Border Protection in the comprehensive security arrangements for the game.
IND vs PAK: Pakistan new to New York
The Pakistan team hasn't played at the Nassau County stadium and landed in New York from Dallas on Thursday night after suffering an upset loss to tournament debutants USA. The squad decided to rest it out on Friday. Consequently, Babar Azam and his squad have had limited time to adjust to these challenging conditions, which could be a disadvantage heading into this crucial encounter. If they lose to India as well, their chances of qualifying for the 'Super 8' stage of the tournament will be seriously dented. The 2009 champoins, would, thus hope to get their act together after the opening shock in a 'Super Over' after the tied match
IND vs PAK: The 'surface tension'
Going into this high-profile contest, the pitch remains a major talking point, having already faced significant criticism for its unpredictability, which the ICC has officially acknowledged. Some former players have openly questioned whether the low-scoring conditions will help in promoting cricket to the American market through this showpiece event. The four drop-in pitches at the venue, laid in April under the supervision of Adelaide Oval groundsman Damian Hough, have yet to settle properly. The uneven bounce of the surface has also raised safety concerns for the batters, especially after Indian skipper Rohit Sharma was hit on the shoulder, forcing him to retire hurt against Ireland on June 5.
India vs Pakistan: The Big One
Having acclimatized and started with a win, India will target unpredictable Pakistan's vulnerability after their shock defeat and their lack of knowledge about the tricky pitch and conditions in New York when the traditional rivals clash in their eagerly awaited T20 World Cup match on Sunday. And we, here at Timesofindia.com are all set to bring you all the action as it unfolds at the Nassau County International Cricket Stadium in New York. This marquee game, expected to draw the tournament's largest crowd yet, will take place at the newly constructed 34,000-seater pop-up stadium at the Eisenhower Park on the outskirts of the city.
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