In front of tens of thousands of spectators in New York, Pakistan, who is now struggling, takes on India in a crucial encounter.
Who: Pakistan vs. India
What: Group A match of the ICC T20 World Cup 2024
When: 10:30 a.m. local time on Sunday, June 9 (14:30 GMT)
Where: New York, USA’s Nassau County International Cricket Stadium
How: Track live text and photo coverage from Al Jazeera.
When Pakistan’s men’s squad collapsed to a super over loss to the USA in their opening match of the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2024, Gary Kirsten experienced firsthand the anguish that comes with being a cricket fan of Pakistan.
One of the biggest surprises in the history of the game was Pakistan’s loss to the tournament’s newcomers and co-hosts, but Kirsten thinks his players have “moved forward” and are now focused on the task at hand.
It is worth noting that the task of winning a crucial World Cup match versus India, longstanding rivals, is unmatched.
Kirsten told reporters on Saturday that she didn’t think she needed to inspire the players for this game.
Although the game is not being played in India or Pakistan, the South African, who managed the Indian team during their second ICC Cricket World Cup victory in 2011, noted that the atmosphere may be “a little bit different.” Nevertheless, he anticipates strong support for both sides at the New York location.
Kirsten acknowledged that bowlers on both sides would have an advantage and that the ground will be challenging to bat on.
“The batters must play bravely, evaluate the situation, estimate the potential score on this wicket [if we bat first], and ensure that we reach a competitive total.”
Rohit Sharma, the captain of India, concurred with Kirsten’s evaluation and stated that his group must evaluate the wicket “very quickly” and make the necessary adjustments.
The fact that Rohit’s team has played two matches—one of which was their tournament debut against Ireland—gives them an edge. Rohit’s half-century helped India win the difficult chase, but the skipper was forced to quit injured after taking a blow to the arm.
Pitch and meteorological circumstances.
Over the course of the last four games, the Nassau County Stadium’s pitch conditions have become better, although they are still rather unpredictable. Seam bowlers are still predicted to be preferred, and both teams have enough of them in their rosters.
The International Cricket Council (ICC), in response to criticism from spectators and former players, acknowledged that the pitches were subpar and that ground crew was trying to fix them.
It is anticipated that a fresh surface would be used for the India-Pakistan encounter.
Given that rain is predicted for the morning, the weather may have an impact on the game.
