In the world of cricket, there are few rivalries as fierce as that between India and Pakistan. Born for political rather than sporting reasons, both have produced some great contests over the years.
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However, rising political tensions, especially since 2008, mean that the two teams have not faced each other in a bilateral series since 2012 and have not faced each other in a Test match since 2007, a gap of 17 years. It becomes. However, they have faced each other several times in ICC tournaments.
Next month, there will be another clash between the two teams who will be playing in the T20 World Cup.
Who will win the match between India and Pakistan in the 2024 T20 World Cup? Younis Khan predicts the winner
India and Pakistan faced each other twice in the first T20 World Cup in 2007. India won the first match in a bowl out after the scores were tied and won the final as well to win the trophy.
The two sides are scheduled to meet in New York on June 9 in the group stage of the 2024 T20 World Cup. In a press conference on Tuesday, former Pakistan captain Younis Khan said of the match:
The odds are 50-50 between India and Pakistan, so no one can say they are the favorites. The match between India and Pak will test not only talent but also mental toughness.
The last time India and Pakistan met in the T20 World Cup was in Melbourne in 2022. On that occasion, Pakistan put up 159/8 before reducing India to 31/4. But a brilliant innings from Virat Kohli (82*) and a knock of 40 from Hardik Pandya helped India cross the line in a thrilling last-ball victory.
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