India vs Pakistan ICC World Cup 2023 Match 12 - Match Preview

India vs Pakistan ICC World Cup 2023 Match 12 - Match Preview

The clash between India and Pakistan in cricket is undeniably one of the most significant rivalries in the sport. On October 14, 2023, these two teams are set to compete at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad, India, as part of the 2023 World Cup.

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Their extensive history dates back to their inaugural encounter in 1952. In head-to-head matches, India has maintained an advantage, securing 125 victories compared to Pakistan's 79, with 5 matches ending in ties or being abandoned. However, in the context of World Cup competitions, Pakistan has earned 2 victories, exceeding India's 1.

The most recent World Cup meeting in 2019 saw India emerging victorious by an 89-run margin. In a notable twist, Pakistan claimed their latest encounter in the Asia Cup 2023 Super Four stage, defeating their rivals by a commanding 228 runs. As both teams approach the 2023 World Cup, they exhibit strong form, with India triumphing in their last 9 ODI matches and Pakistan winning 7 of their last 10 matches.

India's campaign will be led by the seasoned captain, Rohit Sharma, supported by a star-studded batting lineup featuring Virat Kohli, KL Rahul, and Suryakumar Yadav. The bowling department will be spearheaded by Jasprit Bumrah and Mohammed Shami. Pakistan, on the other hand, will rally under the youthful and dynamic leadership of Babar Azam. Their formidable batting lineup includes Mohammad Rizwan, Fakhar Zaman, and Haris Rauf, while the bowling attack will be commanded by Shaheen Shah Afridi and Hasan Ali.

The anticipation surrounding the India vs. Pakistan match is consistently sky-high, and the 2023 World Cup fixture promises to be nothing less. The teams are evenly matched, ensuring an enthralling and closely contested encounter.

The expected lineup for India is as follows:
  • Captain: Rohit Sharma
  • Wicketkeeper: KL Rahul
  • Ishan Kishan, Virat Kohli, Shreyas Iyer, Hardik Pandya, Ravindra Jadeja, Ravichandran Ashwin, Kuldeep Yadav, Jasprit Bumrah, Mohammed Siraj
The expected lineup for Pakistan is as follows:
  • Captain: Babar Azam
  • Wicketkeeper: Mohammed Rizwan
  • Abdullah Shafique, Imam-ul-Haq, Saud Shakeel, Iftikhar Ahmed, Shadab Khan, Mohammad Nawaz, Haris Rauf, Shaheen Shah Afridi, Hasan Ali
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