India Vs Pakistan, ICC World Cup 2023 Pre-Match Hype Highlights: Rohit's India Up Against Babar's Pakistan In Ahmedabad
IND Vs PAK Pre-Match Hype LIVE Updates: Ahmedabad weather update, pitch report, plausible IND Vs PAK playing XI, latest buzz on social media and everything in between will be brought to you.
Pakistan probable 11 for Ind vs Pak Cricket World Cup match: Babar Azam (captain), Fakhar Zaman, Abdullah Shafiq, Mohammad Rizwan (wicketkeeper), Shadab Khan, Saud Shakeel, Iftikhar Ahmed, Haris Rauf, Hasan Ali, Shaheen Afridi, Mohammad Wasim.
India probable 11 for Ind vs Pak Cricket World Cup match: Rohit Sharma, Shubman Gill, Virat Kohli, Shreyas Iyer, KL Rahul, Hardik Pandya, Ravindra Jadeja, Shardul Thakur/Mohammed Shami, Kuldeep Yadav, Jasprit Bumrah, Mohammed Siraj.
BCCI has planned a musical ceremony ahead of India vs Pakistan ICC Men's Cricket World Cup match. Opening ceremony will be broadcast live on the Star Sports Network in India while Disney+ Hotstar will live stream the ceremony on its app and website.
Rohit Sharma, Virat Kohli and KL Rahul all are in hot form. India's bowling unit led by buoyant Jasprit Bumrah and veteran Kuldeep Yadav is also in good touch.
Shubman Gill, who was in doubt for IND vs PAK World Cup match due to dengue, is 99% sure of making it to India XI for today's high-octane match.
India will take on arch-rivals Pakistan for 8th time in ICC Cricket World Cup as the hosts look to maintain their perfect winning record against the visitors. Pakistan faced India 7 times before in ODI World Cup but never managed to beat them.
IMD had earlier predicted a rain forecast in Ahmedabad for next few days but clouds are expected to remain clear during IND vs PAK ICC Cricket World Cup match at the Narendra Modi Stadium.
It's October 14, 2023. Match Day in Ahmedabad. Less than 12 hours to go for the start of the pre-match show and a little over 12 for the first ball of the IND Vs PAK World Cup 2023 fixture. We will try and bring every major update before the start of the pre-show. But for now, it's good night.
While some fans have posted memes, others have taken to X to wish their teams luck ahead of the match.
The netizens have upped their meme games already. Here is a look at some of the memes doing the rounds on the internet.
Gates will be open for fans from 10 am (IST) at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad on October 14 (Saturday) with the pre-match show set to begin at 12:30 pm. What a setting it promises to be at the world's largest cricket facility.
Shubman Gill is almost certain for the match. At the pre-match press conference, Rohit, confirmed that Gill will be 99 per cent available for the match. nbsp;
Indian batting mainstay Virat Kohli has now drawn in the sprint legend and current 100m and 200m world record holder Usain Bolt in the India vs Pakistan pre-match hype. In an ongoing exchange on X (formerly Twitter) between the Jamaican sprinter and the 2011 ICC World Cup Winner, Kohli playfully said, "Getting ready for tomorrow with a few extra 100m sprints if you're watching."
While cricket fans around the world eagerly anticipate the match, a segment of social media users is planning to boycott the IND vs PAK World Cup match due to the tense political relationship between the two countries and recent India–Pakistan border skirmishes. As a result, the hashtag #BoycottIndoPakMatch is trending on the microblogging site X (formerly Twitter).
Cricket fans eagerly await the highly anticipated clash between India and Pakistan, set to be the third ODI encounter between arch-rivals in 2023. The previous two matches, which occurred during the Asia Cup 2023 in Sri Lanka, were marred by rain, leaving fans disappointed. However, all eyes are now on the weather forecast for the upcoming India-Pakistan match in Ahmedabad, and the prospects appear promising.
According to Accuweather, the weather forecast for Ahmedabad on Saturday is showing encouraging signs. Daytime conditions are expected to have 14% cloud cover and there is a minimal 0% probability of thunderstorms.
A jeweller in Ahmedabad has created a gold World Cup trophy weighing a mere 0.9 grams. Rauf Sheikh, the mastermind behind these miniature gold trophies, shared, "In 2014, I crafted a World Cup trophy weighing 1.200 grams, and in 2019, I surpassed my own record by fashioning a 1-gram trophy. Now, in 2023, I have achieved the remarkable feat of crafting a trophy that weighs just 0.900 grams."
"If I get a chance during the upcoming India-Pakistan match, I will present this trophy to the Indian cricket team captain, Rohit Sharma," he told ANI.
As you wait for the India vs Pakistan encounter, let us look at what all cricket World Cup records have been broken so far...
- Fastest 50 wickets in Cricket World Cup: Mitchell Starc (Australia) achieved 50 wickets in just 19 innings, surpassing Lasith Malinga's record.
- Fastest century in World Cup history: Aiden Markram (South Africa) scored a century in 49 deliveries, breaking Kevin O'Brien's record.
- Biggest team total in Cricket World Cup: South Africa (428/5)
- Biggest Chase: Pakistan achieved the biggest-ever successful chase in ICC Men's Cricket World Cup history by surpassing a 354-run target against Sri Lanka.
Cricket fans in Ahmedabad are closely monitoring the weather forecast as the highly anticipated cricket match between India and Pakistan, scheduled for October 14, may face disruptions due to anticipated rain showers. The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued predictions of light showers in the city and northern regions of Gujarat during that period, raising concerns.
As for the current weather conditions, Ahmedabad is experiencing relatively clear skies with a temperature of 35°C, indicating a moderately hot day. The weather outlook for today shows a minimal chance of precipitation, with a 0% probability of rain. The humidity levels are currently at 38%, contributing to a relatively comfortable atmosphere.
The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) has added an extra layer of excitement to the already highly anticipated clash. The India vs. Pakistan match is slated to begin at 2 pm IST, and the toss is set to take place at 1:30 pm.
Initially, the BCCI had opted not to organize an opening ceremony for the first match of the ICC Cricket World Cup 2023. However, in a welcome surprise for fans, the BCCI, through its official X (formerly Twitter) handle, has announced the inclusion of a pre-match show on October 14. This pre-match ceremony will feature electrifying performances by three renowned singers: Arijit Singh, Sukhwinder Singh, and Shankar Mahadevan. This 'Musical Odyssey' is scheduled to kick off at 12:30 pm IST.
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ICC World Cup 2023 India Vs Pakistan Pre-Match Hype LIVE Updates: Hello and welcome to ABP Live, your source for all the latest updates and excitement leading up to the India-Pakistan clash on Saturday, October 14th, at Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad in the ongoing ICC Cricket World Cup 2023. As cricket fans all over the world prepare themselves for a high-voltage encounter, ABP Live brings you updates on the IND vs PAK pre-match hype.
India's Dominance In Past WC Encounters
The cricketing world is abuzz with excitement as the 2023 ICC ODI World Cup brings forth a historic clash between two giants of the game, India and Pakistan. This upcoming encounter will mark the eighth meeting between these arch-rivals in the history of the ODI World Cup.
India, to date, has maintained an unblemished record, emerging victorious in all seven previous showdowns, and the team is determined to extend its winning streak in the forthcoming match scheduled for Saturday.
Both India and Pakistan have displayed impressive form in the ongoing ICC World Cup 2023, having secured victories in their initial two matches.
India kicked off its campaign with a resounding win against Australia, followed by a commanding performance against Afghanistan. Pakistan, on the other hand, triumphed over the Netherlands and Sri Lanka on October 6 and 10, respectively, further heightening the anticipation for this marquee fixture.
Previous Encounters ICC ODI World Cup
A glance back at history reveals India's dominance in their past encounters during the ODI World Cup. Here's a summary of their previous clashes:
- 1992 ODI World Cup: India secured a 43-run victory.
- 1996 ODI World Cup: India emerged victorious with a 39-run win.
- 1999 ODI World Cup: India won by 47 runs.
- 2003 ODI World Cup: India triumphed with a six-wicket win.
- 2011 ODI World Cup: India clinched a 29-run victory.
- 2015 ODI World Cup: India won by 76 runs.
- 2019 ODI World Cup: India emerged winners with an 89-run victory under the DLS method.
ICC World Cup 2023 IND Vs PAK Livestreaming Information
Cricket enthusiasts worldwide are eagerly awaiting the India vs. Pakistan match, and for those seeking to watch it live, there's good news. The official broadcaster of the 2023 ICC ODI World Cup, Disney+ Hotstar, has announced free live streaming of the marquee tournament through their Disney+ Hotstar app.
IND Vs PAK ICC World Cup 2023 Live-Streaming Details
Here are the live-streaming details for Saturday's match:
India: Star Sports and Disney+ Hotstar
Pakistan: PTV Sports
Australia: 9Now and Fox Sports
US and Canada: ESPN+
UK: Sky Sports and My5
New Zealand: Sky Sport and Sky Go
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