Indian captain Rohit Sharma wins the toss and asks Pakistan to bat first. Pakistan score was 181/7 in 39 overs when reports last came in.
The India vs Pakistan World Cup 2023 match is scheduled for October 14 in Ahmedabad at the Narendra Modi Stadium. There will be a musical ceremony before the match. The match start time is 2:00 PM IST.
On Thursday, the Board for Control of Cricket in India (BCCI) said that the famous singer Arijit Singh will perform in the ceremony at 12.30 p.m IST.
Pakistan’s dry run against India
The 1992 World Cup champions Pakistan have never beaten two-time champion India in a 50-over World Cup match. Pakistan is in India for the first time since the 2016 World Cup.
Pakistan video highlights- Wickets
“I don’t think about the past; I’d rather focus on the future,” Pakistan skipper Babar told reporters with a wry smile on his face.
Pak v Ind Live streaming and tv channels
Viewers in India can watch the match live on Star Sports with commentary in English, Hindi, and regional languages. They have an array of commentators like Ravi Shastri, Sunil Gavaskar, etc.
The live streamin can be watched on Hotstar.com
Pakistan viewers can watch the match live on PTV Sports, which will live stream available at the ARY ZAP App.
It is a thriller match that has infused emotions of ecstasy and agony, a blockbuster of a match that has always kept the fans at the edge of their seats.
India defeated five-time champion Australia by six wickets in Chennai and then Afghanistan by eight wickets in Delhi. India will hold the upper hand heading into this encounter in Ahmedabad.
On the other hand, Pakistan played both their opening matches in Hyderabad, beating the Netherlands by 81 runs and Sri Lanka by six wickets.
India leads Pakistan 7-0 in Cricket World Cup history. The Men in Blue fared well against their rivals, also during the Asia Cup 2023, beating them in the Super Four stage by a huge margin of 228 runs.
The only concern for India is the illness of Shubhman Gill. Although the Indian opener has reached Ahmedabad, in a pre-match press conference, Indian captain Rohit Sharma confirmed that Shubhman Gill was 99 percent available for the big day against Pakistan on October 14.
ICC Cricket ODI World Cup 2023 points table latest
New Zealand is currently on top of the points table with six points
Just before the start of the World Cup, BCCI Secretary Jay Shah presented golden tickets to Amitabh Bachchan, Rajnikant, and Sachin Tendulkar for all the important World Cup matches.
Sachin Tendulkar is also the global brand ambassador for the event, and it is also expecting the presence of a lot of VIPs for the India vs Pakistan match.
