The T20 World Cup 2024 is set to host one of the most anticipated matches of the tournament as India and Pakistan clash on June 9 at the Nassau County International Cricket Stadium, New York. This high-stakes encounter marks the 19th match in Group A of the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2024. Historically, India has dominated Pakistan in ICC events. However, Pakistan ended their losing streak in 2021 when Babar Azam’s team defeated Virat Kohli’s India by 10 wickets in the T20 World Cup. India, showing resilience, bounced back to defeat Pakistan in the 2022 edition, with Virat Kohli playing a stellar innings of 82 runs off 53 balls, leading India to chase down 160 with four wickets in hand.
Match Details
Match: India vs Pakistan, 19th Match, Group A
Date: June 9, 2024
Time: 8:00 PM IST
Venue: Nassau County International Cricket Stadium, New York
Live Streaming: Star Sports Network, Disney+ Hotstar App and Website
Head-to-Head Record
Date
Winner Team
Result
23-Oct-2022
India
India won by 4 wickets (with 0 balls remaining)
04-Sep-2022
Pakistan
Pakistan won by 5 wickets (with 1 ball remaining)
28-Aug-2022
India
India won by 5 wickets (with 2 balls remaining)
24-Oct-2021
Pakistan
Pakistan won by 10 wickets (with 13 balls remaining)
19-Mar-2016
India
India won by 6 wickets (with 13 balls remaining)
Squads
India
Rohit Sharma (c) – Top-Order Batter
Hardik Pandya (vc) – Allrounder
Arshdeep Singh – Bowler
Jasprit Bumrah – Bowler
Yuzvendra Chahal – Bowler
Shivam Dube – Allrounder
Ravindra Jadeja – Allrounder
Yashasvi Jaiswal – Opening Batter
Virat Kohli – Top-Order Batter
Kuldeep Yadav – Bowler
Mohammed Siraj – Bowler
Rishabh Pant (wk) – Wicketkeeper Batter
Axar Patel – Bowling Allrounder
Sanju Samson (wk) – Wicketkeeper Batter
Suryakumar Yadav – Batter
Pakistan
Babar Azam (c) – Batter
Abbas Afridi – Bowler
Abrar Ahmed – Bowler
Azam Khan (wk) – Wicketkeeper Batter
Fakhar Zaman – Opening Batter
Haris Rauf – Bowler
Iftikhar Ahmed – Middle-Order Batter
Imad Wasim – Allrounder
Mohammad Amir – Bowler
Mohammad Rizwan (wk) – Wicketkeeper Batter
Naseem Shah – Bowler
Saim Ayub – Top-Order Batter
Shadab Khan – Allrounder
Shaheen Shah Afridi – Bowler
Usman Khan – Top-Order Batter
Players to Watch
Batters (Recent Stats)
Player
Team
Matches
Runs
Average
Strike Rate
Yashasvi Jaiswal
IND
8
249
31.13
157.59
Suryakumar Yadav
IND
7
222
31.71
154.16
Babar Azam
PAK
10
369
36.9
136.66
Fakhar Zaman
PAK
8
267
38.14
154.33
Bowlers (Recent Stats)
Player
Team
Matches
Wickets
Economy Rate
Strike Rate
Axar Patel
IND
7
11
5.4
13.63
Arshdeep Singh
IND
8
10
9.61
16.8
Shaheen Afridi
PAK
9
17
7.7
11.82
Abbas Afridi
PAK
6
11
9.23
10.81
Pitch Report
The pitch at the Nassau County International Cricket Stadium in New York is known for its balance, offering something for both batsmen and bowlers. Early on, seamers can expect some movement under the lights, while spinners are likely to come into play as the match progresses. The average first innings score at this venue is around 150, making it a competitive total. Teams winning the toss might prefer to bowl first to take advantage of the early seam movement.
Weather Report
The weather forecast for the match day is favorable, with clear skies and a slight chance of showers. The temperature is expected to be around 25°C with humidity at approximately 60%, providing ideal conditions for a gripping T20 contest.
Fantasy Cricket Tips
Dream11 Team Prediction
Team 1
Role
Player
Credits
Wicketkeeper
Mohammad Rizwan
9
Wicketkeeper
Rishabh Pant
8
Batsman
Babar Azam (C)
10
Batsman
Suryakumar Yadav
9
Batsman
Yashasvi Jaiswal
8.5
Allrounder
Ravindra Jadeja
9
Allrounder
Hardik Pandya
9.5
Bowler
Shaheen Afridi (VC)
9.5
Bowler
Arshdeep Singh
8.5
Bowler
Haris Rauf
9
Bowler
Yuzvendra Chahal
8.5
Team 2
Role
Player
Credits
Wicketkeeper
Mohammad Rizwan
9
Wicketkeeper
Sanju Samson
8.5
Batsman
Virat Kohli (C)
10
Batsman
Rohit Sharma
9.5
Batsman
Fakhar Zaman
9
Allrounder
Shadab Khan (VC)
9
Allrounder
Hardik Pandya
9.5
Bowler
Shaheen Afridi
9.5
Bowler
Mohammed Siraj
8
Bowler
Haris Rauf
9
Bowler
Kuldeep Yadav
8.5
Team 3
Role
Player
Credits
Wicketkeeper
Mohammad Rizwan
9
Wicketkeeper
Rishabh Pant
8
Batsman
Babar Azam (C)
10
Batsman
Suryakumar Yadav
9
Batsman
Virat Kohli
10
Allrounder
Ravindra Jadeja
9
Allrounder
Hardik Pandya
9.5
Bowler
Shaheen Afridi (VC)
9.5
Bowler
Arshdeep Singh
8.5
Bowler
Haris Rauf
9
Bowler
Yuzvendra Chahal
8.5
Expert Advice
Top-Order Batsmen: Focus on selecting top-order batsmen like Babar Azam, Rohit Sharma, and Virat Kohli, as they are likely to face more deliveries and score the bulk of the runs.
Allrounders: Players like Ravindra Jadeja and Hardik Pandya offer value with both bat and ball, making them essential picks for a balanced team.
Bowlers: Including death-over specialists like Shaheen Afridi and Arshdeep Singh can help rack up points due to their wicket-taking abilities in crucial stages of the match.
The India vs Pakistan match in the ICC T20 World Cup 2024 promises to be a thrilling contest. Both teams have a rich history and are known for their competitive spirit. As fans gear up for this exciting clash, creating a well-balanced Dream11 team with a mix of top-order batsmen, all-rounders, and specialist bowlers will be key to success in fantasy cricket.