The excitement in the cricketing world has reached a fever pitch as the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) has announced the release of 14,000 tickets for the much-anticipated India vs. Pakistan match in the ICC Men’s Cricket World Cup 2023. This clash of titans is set to take place on October 14, 2023, at the iconic Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad, and fans are already gearing up for a spectacle like no other.
The ICC Men’s Cricket World Cup 2023 kicked off on October 5 with a thrilling encounter between New Zealand and England. New Zealand emerged victorious by nine wickets in the opening match, setting the stage for a tournament filled with high-octane action and unexpected twists.
While cricket enthusiasts eagerly await the India vs. Pakistan clash, they can catch the Men In Blue in action as they open their campaign against the Australia National Cricket Team on October 8 at the MA Chidambaram Stadium in Chepauk, Chennai. This match promises to be a thrilling contest, setting the tone for India’s World Cup journey.
However, all eyes are on the India vs. Pakistan encounter, which is set to be one of the biggest cricketing events of the year. The BCCI’s announcement of releasing 14,000 tickets for this match has sent fans into a frenzy. These tickets will go on sale starting at 12 PM IST on October 8, 2023, and fans can secure their seats by visiting the official ticketing website at https://tickets.cricketworldcup.com.
Former England captain Michael Atherton has added to the excitement by making a bold prediction about the match. Speaking on Sky Sports, Atherton stated that he believes Pakistan will secure their first-ever victory over India in a 50-over World Cup game. With Pakistan having never beaten India in the World Cup, this prediction has stirred up debates among cricket enthusiasts.
However, the Indian team has faced a setback ahead of their tournament opener, as Shubman Gill has been diagnosed with dengue fever. Gill is likely to miss at least the first match of the tournament, which is a blow to the Indian squad. Nevertheless, the team, led by captain Rohit Sharma, remains a formidable force with a lineup of talented players.
As the countdown to the India vs. Pakistan clash begins, cricket fans worldwide are eagerly anticipating a thrilling contest that promises to deliver cricketing excellence and intense rivalry on the grandest stage of them all.
India Squad For World Cup: Rohit Sharma (c), Hardik Pandya (vc), Shubman Gill, Virat Kohli, Shreyas Iyer, KL Rahul, Ravindra Jadeja, Shardul Thakur, Jasprit Bumrah, Mohammed Siraj, Kuldeep Yadav, Mohammed Shami, Ravichandran Ashwin, Ishan Kishan, Suryakumar Yadav.
Pakistan Squad For World Cup: Babar Azam (c), Shadab Khan, Fakhar Zaman, Imam-ul-Haq, Abdullah Shafique, Mohammad Rizwan, Saud Shakeel, Iftikhar Ahmed, Salman Ali Agha, Mohammad Nawaz, Usama Mir, Haris Rauf, Hasan Ali, Shaheen Afridi, Mohammad Wasim.
Traveling reserves: Mohammad Haris, Abrar Ahmed and Zaman Khan.
