Shubman Gill has performed simply 35 ODIs to this point and already scored 1 double-century, 6 centuries and 9 half-centuries. Today marks Gill’s World Cup debut. His ODI common stands at an unimaginable 66.10 with a strike charge of 102.84.

Shubman is again within the workforce. Ishan Kishan is out.

India have received the toss and determined to bowl first.

Popular Team India supporter Sudhir Kumar Chaudhary stated, “This match which is being called ‘high-voltage’ will be easily won by India…”

In 4 matches of WC to this point, together with two warm-up matches, the Indian tempo assault has taken 21, giving freely 630 runs at an economic system charge of 6.2 overs in 101 overs.

The Pakistan tempo assault, then again, has given away 561 runs in round 85 overs at an economic system charge of 6.6 overs. They have simply 15 out of all 40 wickets mixed, in accordance with ANI.

“Today, a historic match is going to take place in Ahmedabad. Cricket lovers from across the country are here today. Along with the Cricket Association, we have made all efforts to ensure that the spectators face no problem in reaching the stadium from the airport & railway station…I am confident that India will win…” ANI quoted Gujarat Home Minister Harsh Sanghavi as saying.

The toss will happen at 1:30 PM. There have been 29 matches performed to this point at Narendra Modi Stadium to this point. There had been 16 events when the workforce batting first received the match whereas 13 matches had been received whereas chasing the rating. Given that the typical rating for the primary innings is 237 and 206 for the second innings, the skipper who wins the toss could decide to bowl first. 

In the final seven World Cup encounters between these two, India received the toss 5 occasions. There was just one event when India batted second.

“Hope it’s going to be a terrific match,” stated a Pakistani fan named Qasim outdoors Narendra Modi Stadium.

“I believe there is no point focusing on whatever has happened in the past. I believe we need to focus on what is ahead of us,” ESPNcricinfo quoted Babar Azam as saying.

 “All these streaks are made to be broken. God willing, we will try to give our best tomorrow. Anything can happen on the day. I fully believe my team has done well in the first three matches, and will continue doing so in the coming matches,” he added.

While India preserve a 7-0 whitewash document in opposition to Pakistan in ODI World Cups, the general World Cup document got here to a halt in 2021. In the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup, skipper Virat Kohli scored 57 off 49 to take India’s complete to 151 in 20 overs. 

Then, it was India’s flip to witness devastation. Babar Azam and Mohammad Rizwan remained unbeaten at 68 and 79 respectively and sealed a thumping 10-wicket victory for Pakistan. 

India’s final encounter in an ODI World Cup match occurred in June 2019. This time, too, India batted first, however Pakistan had received the toss and requested MS Dhoni to bat first. Rohit Sharma, who had a large run within the 2019 version, scored 140 off 113 balls. Virat Kohli scored 77 off 65 balls and Lokesh Rahul had 57 off 78 balls. India had a 136-run opening partnership and secured 336/5 in 50 overs.

For Pakistan, it was a shaky begin. Opener Imam ul-Haq was out for 7 runs, and Pakistan had been 13/1. Fakhar Zaman scored 62 off 75 balls and Babar Azam fell simply in need of a half-century. Imad Wasim (46) and Shadab Khan (20) weren’t out when Pakistan misplaced the match by DLS methodology.

Fans carry out havan forward of the India-Pakistan match. They had been seen holding posters of Indian gamers like Rohit Sharma, Virat Kohli and Ravindra Jadeja. 

“A network of around 2,000 CCTV cameras is already installed in the city… We are monitoring the major junctions around the stadium for smooth traffic movement… High-tech CCTV portable surveillance poles are installed inside the stadium…” DCP Control Room Komal Vyas instructed ANI.

Defending world champions India confronted Pakistan within the 2015 in Adelaide Oval. It was India’s flip once more to win the toss and bat first. Thanks to Virat Kohli’s 107, Suresh Raina’s 74 and Shikhar Dhawan’s 73; India placed on 300/7 in 50 overs.

Misbah-ul-Haq shone with the bat. However, besides his 76, no different Pakistani batter may do a lot injury to India’s prospects. Pakistan had been all out for 224 in 47 overs. Mohammed Shami took 4 wickets whereas Virat Kohli was awarded the Player of the Match award.

Virat has scored 662 runs in 15 ODIs in opposition to Pakistan at a mean of 55.16 and a strike charge of over 100, with three tons and two fifties to his title. His finest rating is 183. In 283 ODIs, Virat has scored 13,223 runs at a mean of 57.74, with 47 centuries and 68 fifties in 271 innings. His finest rating is 183, which got here in opposition to Pakistan.

Various Pakistani gamers, in a video by Star Sports, praised King Kohli. “He has that hunger to score and improve himself all the time. He is a world-class player, a legend already, but still, he wants to do well for India. I like this commitment,” stated all-rounder Shadab Khan.

“When he is well set and has few runs under his belt, his finishing touches and shots are unlike every other player in the world. Nobody comes close to him,” ANI quoted wicketkeeper-batter Mohammed Rizwan as saying.

“There could be a lot of players like him ability-wise, but his ability and mindset is different, his hunger does not end, and that is why he is elite,” Pakistan top-order batter Imam-Ul-Haq stated.

“When I saw his control, I could understand why he has such a big status in international cricket, it is something different,” Pacer Haris Rauf stated whereas referring to his time within the Big Bash League in Australia.

A cricket fan from Uttar Pradesh created a charcoal artwork forward of the India vs Pakistan match.

“Pakistan is scared of the name Virat Kohli…He will hit a century today…” stated one of many followers outdoors Narendra Modi Stadium forward of the India vs Pakistan match.

Security has been beefed up outdoors Narendra Modi Stadium forward of the India vs Pakistan ICC World Cup match.  

Indian followers had been seen outdoors the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad whereas cheering for his or her workforce. 

Zomato posted a message on X (previously Twitter) for the Pakistani cricket workforce forward of the India match in Ahmedabad.

During a media briefing, Rohit Sharma acknowledged that Shubman Gill is “99% available” for the India vs Pakistan World Cup match. Gill earlier practised within the nets, elevating hope for the followers. Should Gill be part of the squad, it might permit Rohit to revert to his most well-liked lineup. 

India haven’t been managed to play with their “first choices” but. In Gill’s absence, Ishan Kishan has opened with Rohit for India. He was out for a Golden Duck in opposition to Australia whereas scoring 47 off 47 balls in opposition to Afghanistan.

Dinesh Karthik, Sachin Tendulkar and Anushka Sharma got here in the identical flight to cheer for Team India.

India and Pakistan didn’t play in opposition to one another in 2007. The subsequent encounter was in 2011 in India. Mahendra Singh Dhoni received the toss and determined to bat first in Mohali. Sachin Tendulkar was the very best scorer once more for India. With his 85 off 115 balls, India managed to achieve 260/9 as Suresh Raina remained unbeaten at 36.

Each of the Indian bowlers – Ashish Nehra, Munaf Patel, Harbhajan Singh, Yuvraj Singh and Zaheer Khan – took 2 wickets every. Misbah-ul-Haq’s 56 off 76 balls was in useless as Pakistan misplaced the match by 29 runs. India went on to change into world champions that yr.

Ahmedabad Police has issued an advisory with site visitors diversions in place for the match days between 11 AM and 12 AM (midnight). Check here. 

Held in South Africa, this was the primary World Cup encounter between India and Pakistan when the Men in Green received the toss. They determined to bat first. Saeed Anwar scored a century, however no different Pakistani batter may do a lot. The goal was set at 274 for India.

India got here again with a vengeance, with Sachin Tendulkar scoring 98 off 75 balls. Rahul Dravid and Yuvraj Singh took it forward whereas remaining unbeaten at 44 and 50 respectively. India reached the goal inside the forty sixth over and received it by 6 wickets. Sachin was awarded the Man of the Match award.

In Old Trafford, Manchester, India performed their subsequent World Cup match in opposition to Pakistan. India received the toss for the third consecutive time and determined to bat first. Sachin Tendulkar scored 45 and Mohd. Azharuddin 59, however the highest scorer for India was Rahul Dravid (61). India put up 227/6 in 50 overs.

Venkatesh Prasad took 5 wickets and crushed Pakistan, which had been all out for 180. Inzamam-ul-Haq was the very best scorer (41). India received by 47 runs.

Bollywood singer Arijit Singh arrived in Ahmedabad for the India vs Pakistan match as we speak. He is meant to carry out in a pre-match ceremony. While reporters pounced on him on the airport, he appeared reluctant to offer any reply. He stated he would give all of the solutions after having meals. 

India’s subsequent encounter with Pakistan in a World Cup match was in 1996 on the M Chinnaswamy Stadium, Bangalore. India received the toss once more, determined to bat first and scored 287/8. Navjot Singh Sidhu scored 93 as a gap batter whereas Ajay Jadeja scored the second-highest rating for India, 45 off 25 balls. 

For Pakistan, Aamer Sohail and Saeed Anwar gave a powerful begin with an 84-run opening partnership. The second wicket fell at 113. Thereafter, India began taking wickets at common intervals. Pakistan fell in need of 39 runs whereas Venkatesh Prasad was India’s highest wicket-taker (3).

India received the toss and determined to bat first in 1992. Aamer Sohail’s 62 and Javed Miandad’s 40 weren’t sufficient to match India’s 216/7, bolstered by then-teenager Sachin Tendulkar’s unbeaten 54. Ajay Jadeja scored 46, Kapil Dev 25 and Mohd. Azharudding 32.

Manoj Prabhakar, Kapil Dev and Javagal Srinath took 2 wickets every whereas Sachin took 1 in that match. India received by 43 runs whereas Sachin was awarded the Man of the Match award.

Actor Anushka Sharma, the previous First Lady of Indian cricket, was seen arriving within the metropolis to observe the India vs Pakistan match. 

Sachin Tendulkar arrived in Ahmedabad and instructed the Press, “I’m right here to assist the workforce. Hopefully, we’ll get the outcome all of us need.”

“It is a big match and in a big tournament, both teams are playing well so I hope that India plays well and they keep the winning momentum intact. Both teams are playing well and India will bring their A-game,” ANI quoted Piyush Chawla as saying.

The probability of rain in Ahmedabad on match day is sort of nil, in accordance with Accuweather. The temperatures might be between 35-30 levels Celsius and a mild breeze of 8 kmph will supply a refreshing break from the warmth.

In 134 ODIs to this point between the 2, India have received 56 matches in comparison with 73 matches by Pakistan.

Fans have already began arriving in Ahmedabad to witness the high-voltage encounter. One fan, as per ANI, arrived from the United States to observe as we speak’s match. Nothing will get greater than this – an India vs Pakistan match on the ICC World Cup. 

The archrivals, India and Pakistan, will face one another for the eighth time ODI World Cups. So far, India have maintained a 7-0 whitewash document.