The T20 World Cup is already underway, and on the third day, we have seen some one-sided and some exciting matches between the West Indies and the United States.
For most of the fans across the globe, the ICC tournament means only one thing – waiting for the most exciting clash in world cricket – India vs Pakistan.
The Men in Blue will take on arch rivals Pakistan at the Nassau County Cricket International Stadium in New York as the two teams meet in the second match of the ICC T20 World Cup 2024 group stage.
Things are pointing to a favourable scenario for India as they take on Pakistan in New York ahead of the World Cup blockbuster. Read on to know more.
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Does India have the venue advantage over Pakistan in the ICC T20 World Cup encounter?
Team India could have an advantage against arch rivals Pakistan in the upcoming T20 World Cup 2024 clash in New York. The match will be played at the Nassau County Stadium.
India played a warm-up match against Bangladesh at the same venue and won hands down as part of their preparations for the World Cup.
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Moreover, India will open the tournament against Ireland, also at the same stadium, where Rohit Sharma and the team will play two training matches to get accustomed to the weather, bounce and spin of the pitch ahead of the big match against Pakistan.
Meanwhile, Pakistan’s first match will be played in Dallas instead of New York. Besides being a drop-in pitch, Pakistan will clash with India and it will be their first time playing in New York.
India’s advantage over Pakistan in two matches (Bangladesh and Ireland) will go a long way in securing bragging rights over their arch rivals.
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What does the future hold for India and Pakistan?
India will play their first T20I World Cup match against Ireland on June 5, 2024 in New York.
Meanwhile, Pakistan, led by coach Babar Azam, will face co-hosts USA in their opening match of the World Cup. Pakistan is scheduled to play the match at the Grand Prairie Stadium in Dallas on June 6, 2024.
