IND vs PAK: The Dubai International Stadium will be witnessing an iconic match up between India & Pakistan, a rivalry that has been going on for many years. This will be the opening game for both teams in this T20 World Cup.

India competed against Australia in a warm-up game previously. Steve Smith’s 57 and cameos from others helped Australia get to 152/5. Ashwin shined with the ball, picking up 2/8. It turned out to be a pretty simple chase for India as Rohit Sharma scored a brilliant 60 while Suryakumar stayed unbeaten at 38 off 27 balls. India ended up winning the game by 8 wickets.

On the other hand, Pakistan faced a humiliating loss against South Africa. Batting first, Pakistan scored a massive 186/6 in 20 overs. Fakhar Zaman top-scored with 52(28) while Kagiso Rabada was the pick of the bowlers with 3/28. The Proteas gave a fitting response as Rassie van der Dussen’s swashbuckling knock of 101* helped South Africa win off the final ball of the game.

This is one rivalry no one would miss out on. As it has always had, India will be the favourites to win this game, but Pakistan are the one to always put up a great show. Only time will tell.

Match Details

Match: India vs Pakistan

Date & Time: 24th October 2021, 7:30 PM IST

Venue: Dubai International Stadium

Pitch Report

The Pitch at Dubai International Cricket Stadium is surprisingly well for both batters and bowlers. Batsmen will get the value for their shots, while this particular venue has a good advantage for the team’s chasing.

Weather Report

One can expect mild humidity throughout the game, while temperatures will marginally drop from 31 to 27 degrees as the game progresses. There are no signs of precipitation during the game.

IND vs PAK Predicted Playing XI

India

Virat Kohli (C), Rohit Sharma, KL Rahul, Suryakumar Yadav, Rishabh Pant, Hardik Pandya, Ravindra Jadeja, Rahul Chahar, Ravichandran Ashwin, Jasprit Bumrah, Mohammed Shami

Pakistan

Shoaib Malik, Mohammad Hafeez, Imad Wasim, Mohammad Rizwan(wk), Babar Azam(c),  Asif Ali, Fakhar Zaman, Hasan Ali, Shadab Khan, Shaheen Afridi, Haris Rauf.

IND vs PAK Dream11 Team Prediction

Wicketkeeper: Rishabh Pant

Batters: Rohit Sharma, KL Rahul(C), Suryakumar Yadav, Babar Azam, Fakhar Zaman

Allrounders: Mohammed Hafeez

Bowlers: Ravichandran Ashwin, Mohammed Shami, Jasprit Bumrah(VC), Shaheen Afridi

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