T20 World Cup 2022: Match 16, IND vs PAK Match Prediction – Who will win today’s T20 World Cup match between IND vs PAK?
The highly anticipated India-Pakistan clash will commence on the 23rd of October at the iconic MCG.
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India will tussle against eternal rivals Pakistan in their first Super 12 game in front of a sold-out Melbourne Cricket Ground on Sunday, 23rd of October. Although rain is expected to play spoilsports on the day, the fans are eagerly waiting for the revival of one of the most intense rivalries in all of sports.
The Men in Blue, led by Rohit Sharma, were handed a chastening defeat by their nemesis in last year's T20 World Cup encounter in Dubai and will enter the iconic venue with revenge on their agenda. Meanwhile, Pakistan, for the first time in a while, won't head into to clash as underdogs after their recent showing against the neighbors in the Asia Cup earlier this year.
Match Details
India vs Pakistan, Match 16, T20 World Cup 2022
Venue: Melbourne Cricket Ground, Melbourne
Date and Time: October 23, 1:30 PM IST
Telecast & Live Streaming: Star Sports Network
Pitch Report
The surface at the MCG, like most other decks in the country, is a belter with free-flowing shots expected to be on show from both sides. The persistent rains might generate a bit of moisture in the pitch which might help the slower bowlers. The team winning the toss will be inclined to bowl first on this venue in an attempt to utilize the new ball bowlers.
Probable Playing XIs for IND vs PAK
India:
Rohit Sharma (c), KL Rahul, Virat Kohli, Suryakumar Yadav, Hardik Pandya, Dinesh Karthik (wk), Axar Patel, Ravichandran Ashwin, Bhuvneshwar Kumar, Mohammed Shami, Arshdeep Singh.
Pakistan:
Babar Azam (c), Mohammad Rizwan (wk), Fakhar Zaman, Iftikhar Ahmed, Mohammad Nawaz, Asif Ali, Mohammad Wasim, Shadab Khan, Haris Rauf, Shaheen Afridi, Naseem Shah
Probable Top Performers from IND vs PAK
Probable best batter: Suryakumar Yadav
It is a hotly contested scrap at the top of the T20I batting charts with Pakistan's Mohammad Rizwan placed at the top of the rankings. But India's Suryakumar Yadav has been the most watchable batter in the shortest format of the game in the last 12 months or so. His incredible ability to access all parts of the ground makes him a lethal adversary in T20 cricket.
Probable best bowler: Shaheen Afridi
Shaheen Afridi might have missed most of the action in the last couple of months due to a knee injury but the mercurial pacer is slowly getting back to his old self. The left-arm pacer showed a glimpse of his ability in the practice match against Afghanistan after his menacing yorker to Rahmanullah Gurbaz sent the Afghan batter on a round trip to the hospital.
Today’s Match Prediction: Chasing team to win the match
Also Check: Dream11 Team Prediction for IND vs PAK
Disclaimer: This prediction is based on the understanding, analysis, and instinct of the author. While making your prediction, consider the points mentioned, and make your own decision.
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