After facing a massive defeat in the Asia Cup 2023, Babar Azam led Pakistan(PAK) set to face arch-rival India(IND) once again in ODI Cricket. The Asian cricket giants are set to lock horns in the prestigious ODI World Cup 2023. Playing at the biggest cricket stadium in the world, both teams will look to continue their winning run in the tournament.
IND vs PAK: Weather Report
IND vs PAK: Weather Report (Source: Twitter)
However, being the home team, India will have an edge, but it is a game of balls, which can change anytime. One more thing that can change and ruin a cricket party is the weather. During the Asia Cup, weather played a crucial role in wasting time for fans and teams. So we are here with the latest weather forecast from Ahmedabad.
So, to make you happy and feel confident, the latest weather forecast suggests that we are going to witness a full 100-over game. According to the latest weather reports from the Indian Metrological Department, there is less than a 5% chance of rain in Ahmedabad. That too is in the southern part of the city, while the ground is in the opposite direction.
IND vs PAK: Pitch Report
The Narendra Modi Stadium has a pitch that helps both bowlers and batters. In the beginning, fast bowlers can enjoy some movement, making it tough for the batters. But once they get used to it, batters can hit freely. Teams usually choose to bowl first, as the average score in the first inning is around 225. However, the team might also think about bowling first, considering the dew at night.
IND vs PAK: Head-to-head records
In ODI matches, India and Pakistan have played against each other 134 times. Among these, India won 56 matches, while Pakistan emerged victorious 73 times. Five matches didn’t have a result. Notably, in World Cups, India has a strong record against their rivals, winning all seven matches against Pakistan.
IND vs PAK: Probable Playing XI
India XI: Rohit Sharma (c), Shubman Gill, Virat Kohli, Ishan Kishan, KL Rahul, Hardik Pandya, Ravindra Jadeja, Shardul Thakur, Kuldeep Yadav, Jasprit Bumrah, and Mohammad Siraj.
Pakistan XI: Abdullah Shafique, Imam-Ul-Haq, Babar Azam (c), Mohammad Rizwan (wk), Saud Shakeel, Iftikhar Ahmed, Shadab Khan, Mohammad Nawaz, Hasan Ali, Shaheen Afridi, and Haris Rauf.
