This weekend, neighbors and archrivals Pakistan and India will face off in a T20 World Cup match in New York, marking the first time the two nations are playing against each other in the U.S. The match is highly anticipated and is considered to be one of the greatest international sporting rivalries in the world. Both teams have won the T20 World Cup in the past, with India winning in 2007 and Pakistan in 2009.
Former Pakistan Cricket Team captain Shahid Afridi described the rivalry between India and Pakistan as equivalent to the Super Bowl in the U.S., highlighting the pressure and talent involved in the match. The game is taking place at the Nassau County International Cricket Stadium, which has faced criticism over its pitch conditions. Tickets for the match sold out quickly, with resale prices reaching as high as $2,400.
The match can be streamed on WillowTV, with live scorecards and highlights available on Cricbuzz. Fan parks have been set up in multiple countries, including the U.S., for fans to watch the match together. Pakistan’s playing XI includes captain Babar Azam and Mohammad Rizwan, while India’s team features Rohit Sharma as captain and Hardik Pandya as vice-captain. The highly anticipated match has generated significant interest and excitement among fans worldwide.
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