Babar Azam's team would be eyeing another big scalp in New Zealand, the team which recently withdrew from a scheduled series against Pakistan after landing there, citing a security threat that, according to the host country, did not exist.
The break, according to the Indian skipper, gives the team enough time to re-strategise and also focus on perfect execution of plans before the Kane Williamson-led side comes calling.
Pakistan brought to an end India's near-three-decade domination of them in the world stage in the most convincing fashion, embarrassing their arch-rivals by 10 wickets in the Super 12 stage of the T20 World Cup here on Sunday.
Pakistan brought to an end India's near-three-decade domination of them in the world stage in the most convincing fashion, embarrassing their arch-rivals by 10 wickets in the Super 12 stage of the T20 World Cup.
Pakistan have already named their 12-man team for the match while Indian skipper Virat Kohli has kept his cards close to the chest.
The most sought-after megastars of the current generation are primed to show their might against a bunch of enigmatic cricketers as India and Pakistan engage in an ICC T20 World Cup face-off, something that transcends the 22-yard strip.
In a much-awaited contest, India-Pakistan face off after a gap of two years in their opening group 2 match of Super 12 at Dubai International Stadium on Sunday.
India captain Virat Kohli expects the pitches on offer for the T20 World Cup will be better compared to the ones that were on offer during the recently concluded IPL.
India captain Virat Kohli on Saturday refused to get into any debate on the rationale behind his decision to quit national T20 captaincy after the ongoing T20 World Cup, saying he won't provide fodder to controversy seekers.
As the two heavyweights engage in the upcoming high octane match scheduled at the Dubai International Stadium, it brings back a string of memories from the previous encounters.
The sensitive nature of cross-border relationship between the neighbours has led to minimal sporting engagements and cricket has always become the vehicle of one upmanship for the fans on both sides.
IND vs PAK India vs Pakistan Highlights: Mohammad Rizwan and Babar Azam scored half-centuries as Pakistan beat India by 10 wickets in Super 12 Group 2 match of ICC Men's T20 World Cup 2021.
As the two teams gear up for the shortest format of the game scheduled to be played this weekend as a part of the T20 World Cup 2021, we look at the quick stats to rekindle the buzz ahead of the India-Pakistan contest.
While India would aim to continue their unidirectional winning spree against Pakistan, the green brigade, on the other hand, would aim to turn their fortunes in the upcoming clash.
Ahead of the iconic clash this weekend, let’s have a look at India-Pakistan cricket competitiveness over the years in the prestigious world cup campaigns.
India have never lost to their arch-rivals in either ODI or T20 World Cup games and Pakistan skipper Babar Azam has said that they are confident of beating their neighbours on October 24.
India have never lost to Pakistan in an ICC World Cup, either 50-over or T20.
Pakistan head to the game against India on the back of an unbeaten record in Dubai, having recorded six T20Is wins at the venue.
On This Day in 2007: MS Dhoni-led Team India, defied all odds to beat Pakistan in the final and win the inaugural WT20 title, 14 years ago.
Sehwag recalled his ODI debut against Pakistan in Mohali in 1999 when he received incessant abuses from the opposition.
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