It is always a high-octane clash when India takes on Pakistan in an ICC event, but after tensions between these countries flared in May, this game is going to be under serious scrutiny. India won their opening match of the tournament after brushing aside the UAE by nine wickets, and the Men in Blue will look to continue their rich form.
Arshdeep Singh was surprisingly left out of the playing X,I and he could come into the team against Pakistan. Kuldeep Yadav was brilliant against the UAE as he took four wickets, and he is once again going to hold the key for India.
Suryakumar Yadav-led team will continue their aggressive batting approach and Pakistan bowlers will certainly challenge them. India has won 26 out of their last 29 T20Is, and they are on a roll in the shortest format.
On the other hand, Pakistan has picked a fresh team as they have overlooked Babar Azam, Mohammad Rizwan and Naseem Shah. Salman Agha’s team would look to come up with a collective effort, but they are going to have their work cut out against the potent Indian team. Pakistan has a potent bowling line-up and they would want to deliver the goods.
Head to Head: Matches: 13, Won by India: 10, Won by Pakistan: 3.
India certainly holds the advantage against Pakistan in a head-to-head battle.
India: Suryakumar Yadav (c), Shubman Gill, Abhishek Sharma, Tilak Varma, Hardik Pandya, Shivam Dube, Jitesh Sharma, Axar Patel, Jasprit Bumrah, Varun Chakaravarthy, Arshdeep Singh, Kuldeep Yadav, Sanju Samson, Harshit Rana, Rinku Singh.
Pakistan: Salman Ali Agha (c), Abrar Ahmed, Faheem Ashraf, Fakhar Zaman, Haris Rauf, Hasan Ali, Hasan Nawaz, Hussain Talat, Khushdil Shah, Mohammad Haris, Mohammad Nawaz, Mohammad Waseem Jnr, Sahibzada Farhan, Saim Ayub, Salman Mirza, Shaheen Afridi, Sufyan Moqim.
