The T20 World Cup 2024 is in the news, especially with the much-awaited match between arch-rivals India and Pakistan scheduled to take place on June 9, 2024 at the Nassau County International Cricket Stadium in New York. The upcoming encounter between the two rivals is going to be interesting and exciting, as the unpredictable nature of the pitch can also play its part in this encounter. Ahead of this much-awaited encounter, we predict India’s starting XI for the match.
Predicted XI
Rohit Sharma(Captain)
As the captain and experienced opener, Rohit Sharma’s aggressive start with the bat will be very important for the Indian team. His ability to handle the innings and score runs quickly makes him indispensable at the top. With over 4000 runs in T20Is and a strike rate of 139.98, Rohit is one of the top players in the T20 format. Rohit scored 52 runs in 37 balls against Ireland in his last match on the same ground and he would like to continue scoring runs on this ground against Pakistan.
Virat Kohli
Virat Kohli did not perform well against Ireland in India’s first match, but we cannot deny his match-winning ability and ability to handle pressure during big matches. Virat has scored 488 runs against Pakistan in T20s with his highest score being 82 not out and a strike rate of 123.85 in 10 matches. He will be eager to further improve his stats against Pakistan in the upcoming encounter.
Rishabh Pant(Wicketkeeper)
Pant’s return from injury from IPL 2024 has been promising and his aggressive batting and wicketkeeping ability make him India’s first choice. Pant has scored 1023 runs in 67 T20 Internationals at a strike rate of 126.76. He had a great start to the tournament, scoring an unbeaten 36 off 26 balls against Ireland, including three fours and two sixes. He will be eager to make another significant impact against Pakistan.
Suryakumar Yadav
SKY is currently the world’s No. 1 T20I batsman and is one of India’s most important players in this World Cup. His innovative and explosive batting at number four provides the necessary firepower in the Indian middle order. SKY has scored 2143 runs in 61 T20Is, including four centuries and 17 half-centuries. India will hope he is at his best against Pakistan after missing out with the bat against Ireland.
shivam dubey
Shivam Dube had a stellar IPL season in which he scored 396 runs at a strike rate of 162.30 for CSK. His power-hitting and medium-pace bowling adds variety to the Indian team. Dube has scored 276 runs and taken eight wickets in 22 T20 matches. He will be eager to better these figures against Pakistan.
hardik pandya
Hardik had a mixed IPL season with Mumbai Indians. He wasn’t particularly good with the bat but did take 11 wickets. His role as a finisher and medium pacer gives balance to the Indian team. Hardik has scored 1348 runs and taken 76 wickets in 93 T20 matches. He also performed brilliantly in the team’s opening match against Ireland, in which he took three wickets and bowled a maiden over. On his day he can be a game changer for India, it will be interesting to see how he performs against Pakistan.
ravindra jadeja
Jadeja’s all-round abilities provide depth to both India’s batting and bowling. He has scored 480 runs and taken 53 wickets in 67 T20 Internationals. His excellent fielding is another aspect of his game that benefits the team, especially in the T20 format. Jadeja is expected to be in action against Pakistan.
Axar Patel
Axar Patel adds more depth to India’s batting order and also provides his captain with an extra bowling option when needed. Axar has taken 50 wickets and scored 361 runs in 53 Twenty20 Internationals. He can make his presence felt with the bat as well as the ball and India will rely on him to perform well against Pakistan.
Jasprit Bumrah
Jasprit Bumrah is one of the best fast bowlers in the world right now and will lead India’s fast bowling attack in this match. He had a brilliant performance in the first match against Ireland, taking two wickets for six runs and winning the Player of the Match award. Bumrah’s death overs skills and ability to bowl yorkers make him indispensable for the team. His improved form and fitness are big positives for India.
Arshdeep Singh
Arshdeep’s left-arm pace and ability to bowl accurately with the new ball make him a vital cog in the team. Arshdeep has taken 64 wickets in 45 international matches. He performed brilliantly against Ireland and gave India early breakthroughs by taking two wickets in one over. However, his habit of leaking runs and giving extra runs is something Arshdeep would like to improve against Pakistan.
mohammed siraj
Siraj was in great form in India’s first T20 World Cup 2024 encounter, taking a wicket with an impressive economy rate of 4.3. His ability to swing the ball and deliver bouncers could be a huge advantage for India on the Nassau County International Cricket Stadium pitch. He has taken 13 wickets in 11 T20 matches and will be eager to add to his tally against Pakistan.
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