Update – Oh, oh! Look who’s back? Yes, it’s raining, but it looks like it’s just a momentary downpour and hopefully it will just be a momentary one. Just as Naseem Shah was looking forward to bowling the second over, the skies opened up again and the players walked off the field. Disappointing for everyone on and off the field, but that’s just the way it is on such a day. Stay tuned for further updates. A few minutes later, and now the rain has really picked up.
0.6 overs (0 runs)Loud call for LBW but the umpire shook his head! Shaheen Afridi was very confident but Babar Azam standing at mid off got the ball to inside edge and Pakistan did not take the review. This ball from Shaheen was very full, on middle, pointing inside, Rohit Sharma went for the flick shot and he should consider himself lucky that he got the inside edge on this one as he was hit right in front of the stumps. A great end to the first over of this game.
0.5 overs (0 runs)Rohit Sharma made a good effort by keeping the ball on the good length on the off stump line and hit the ball straight towards cover point.
0.4 overs (0 runs)Bowling on a good length and angling it in from over the wicket, Rohit Sharma cautiously kept his shoulders under his arms.
0.3 overs (6 runs)Six! Wow! It didn’t take long for Rohit Sharma to score runs! The Indian captain took note of this. Shaheen bowled the ball around middle and leg, on a length, Rohit Sharma judged the line and length and played the pick-up shot perfectly. Hit a big shot crossing deep square leg.
0.2 overs (0 runs)Pulls back a length and aims it on middle, not much movement, Rohit Sharma hangs back and smashes it off the deck with the straight bat.
0.1 over (2 runs)Rohit Sharma and India’s innings has begun! Shaheen Afridi pitches the ball from over the wicket at slip to middle and leg, Rohit Sharma uses his wrists to push the ball across square leg. The ball stops in the outfield and Rohit comes back for the second run.
The pre-match proceedings are over and it’s time to play now! It’s been a long wait but it’s almost always worth the wait. The umpires are on the field and the Pakistan players are also spread out on the field. The brilliant opening pair of skipper Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli have come out to open the innings for India. Shaheen Afridi has the new ball in his hand and he is raring to go. Just one slip is in place. Let’s get started…
Just a few minutes left for the big match! One of the ambassadors of this T20 World Cup and one of the greatest white ball players India has ever produced, Yuvraj Singh walks out and places that coveted trophy on the podium. The officials then walk out and behind them are two sets of players who line up for their respective national anthems. The crowd is a sea of blue with a tinge of green here and there. First up will be the Pakistan national anthem followed by the Indian national anthem.
Update – 8.30 pm IST (3 pm GMT) – The super soppers have done their job, and the outfield has dried up nicely. The game is scheduled to start at 8.50 pm IST (3.20 pm GMT), provided there is no rain. The weather has cleared up too, and hopefully we won’t see any more delays. In case you’re wondering, despite the amount of time we’ve lost, no overs have been lost.
Update – 8.23 pm IST (2.53 pm GMT) – Great news! The rain has stopped, and the covers are being removed. However, it doesn’t look like we will get a timely start, and this high-octane encounter will surely be delayed further. The hessian has also been removed, which is a good sign. The match officials were seen discussing with the head of the ground staff and will soon give an update on the start of play. Stay tuned for more news.
Update – 8.14 pm IST (2.44 pm GMT) – Oh no! The rain has started again, and the ground staff is hurriedly putting the covers back up. Hopefully the rain will subside soon and we will be able to start play at the scheduled time of 8.30 pm IST (3 pm GMT).
Suryakumar Yadav is ready to talk. He says that you cannot prepare for such weather, but the general preparation has been good. He said that he will not try to avoid any shot on this track and the intent is important. He mentioned that there has always been a great competition between India and Pakistan and he is looking forward to a good game.
India captain Rohit Sharma says they would have bowled first as well. He told that they will try to assess as soon as possible and try to score a good score. He feels that it can be challenging in the beginning but they know what they have to do as a batting group. He believes that every game is important in the World Cup and it is important to perform well. He believes that playing a few games in New York will help them assess the right score on this surface. He told that they are going with the same team as in the previous game.
Pakistan captain Babar Azam said that they will bowl first depending on the weather and pitch conditions and will try to make use of the first 6 overs. He said that the starting conditions will be in their favour as they have four fast bowlers and added that they have to forget the past and prepare for this encounter. He said that they are always motivated when facing India and informed that there has been one change in their team in which Imad Wasim has been included in place of Azam Khan.
Pakistan (Playing XI)- Mohammad Rizwan (wicketkeeper), Babar Azam (captain), Usman Khan, Fakhar Zaman, Shadab Khan, Iftikhar Ahmed, Imad Wasim (replaces Azam Khan), Shaheen Afridi, Haris Rauf, Naseem Shah, Mohammad Amir.
India (unchanged playing XI) – Rohit Sharma (captain), Virat Kohli, Rishabh Pant (wicketkeeper), Suryakumar Yadav, Shivam Dube, Hardik Pandya, Ravindra Jadeja, Axar Patel, Jasprit Bumrah, Arshdeep Singh, Mohammed Siraj.
Toss – Babar Azam called ‘heads’ and heads came. Pakistan decided to bowl first.
Update – 7.45 pm IST (2.15 pm GMT) – It’s inspection time now! Match officials are talking to the ground staff. The ground staff is slowly starting to remove the ground cover, followed by opening the strip. More positive signs are coming in as the toss is scheduled to take place at 8 pm IST (2.30 pm GMT). The first ball will be bowled at 8.30 pm IST (3 pm GMT) with no overs lost.
Update – 7.30 pm IST (2 pm GMT) – The rain has stopped, which is great news for everyone! The umpires are also out for inspection. They are still not satisfied with the conditions and have scheduled another inspection for 7.45 pm IST (2.15 pm GMT). We will get more clarity about the toss and start of play. However, for now, the toss has been officially delayed.
Update – 7.14 pm IST (1.44 pm GMT) – Oh, oh! Not a good start to our coverage, as it’s raining at the Nassau County International Cricket Stadium right now and the stadium has been covered. What started as a drizzle has unfortunately intensified, but hopefully, it will be a momentary downpour and there won’t be any delay in the start of play. Stay tuned for more updates.
Pakistan, on the other hand, have been in trouble early in the tournament after a shocking loss to the USA in Dallas. Their powerplay problems in the first match of the campaign show the importance of experienced batsmen like Babar Azam, Mohammad Rizwan and Fakhar Zaman. Their four-pronged pace attack of Shaheen Afridi, Mohammad Aamir, Haris Rauf and Naseem Shah is expected to step up, while Imad Wasim passing the fitness test is a much-needed boost to their spin department. The Pakistan team is as unpredictable as it is and only time will tell what kind of challenge Pakistan will pose against India. Will Babar Azam and his team bounce back, or will India, who have lost only once against Pakistan in World Cup cricket, continue their dominance? Stay tuned to find out.
India have made a great start to their mission to end their ICC trophy drought with a fairly comfortable win over Ireland. Rohit Sharma played a brilliant innings, but the time spent on the field will be invaluable for the Indian captain. Games against Pakistan always bring out the best in Virat Kohli, and both he and Rohit will be crucial on this challenging surface. With a formidable fast bowling attack comprising Jasprit Bumrah, Arshdeep Singh, Mohammed Siraj and Hardik Pandya, it will be interesting to see if Kuldeep Yadav, who enjoyed success against Pakistan in the 2023 ODI World Cup, finds a place in the squad.
Hello and a warm welcome, folks! There can’t be a bigger game than this. It’s India vs Pakistan in the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2024. The ‘Big Apple’ is brimming with excitement as the Nassau County International Cricket Stadium is set to host the epic clash between the two arch-rivals. Adding to the excitement are the spicy pitches of New York, which have tested the batsmen a lot so far, but it should all be entertaining to watch.
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