Cricbuzz, IND vs PAK Today Match Prediction, ICC World Cup 2023, Live Score, Venue, Pitch and Weather Condition

Cricbuzz,The eagerly anticipated cricket clash between IND vs PAK is finally here, set to take place at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad on October 14. Cricket fans around the world have been eagerly awaiting this match, and both teams have been in good form in the World Cup, having won their opening matches. India currently sits in second place on the table with a net run rate of 1.500, while Pakistan is just below them with 0.927. India has a perfect record against Pakistan in ODI World Cups, but can they maintain it, or will Pakistan register their first ODI World Cup win against India?

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India Team

India enters this match after a comprehensive victory against Afghanistan, where they chased down 272-8 on a batting-friendly pitch. Captain Rohit Sharma played a sensational innings of 131 runs off 84 balls. Rohit has a remarkable record against Pakistan in 50-over cricket, with 787 runs in 18 matches at an average of nearly 50, including 2 centuries and 7 fifties.

India’s Batsmen

key player against Pakistan

Virat Kohli: who has amassed 662 runs in 15 ODIs against them at an average of 55, with 3 centuries and 2 fifties. Kohli has also been in excellent form in this World Cup, with scores of 85 and 55 not out in the first two games.

Shubman Gill recovering from dengue.

KL Rahul: becomes crucial in India’s middle order. Rahul has been in exceptional touch, with 402 runs in 7 innings at an average of 100.50, including a century against Pakistan in the Asia Cup.

Bowler:

Jasprit Bumrah: who has been excellent since his return to international cricket.

Kuldeep Yadav is another key bowler who has been effective against Pakistan, with 14 wickets in the last 7 matches.

India Predicted Playing XI: Rohit Sharma (c), Ishan Kishan, Virat Kohli, Shreyas Iyer, KL Rahul (wk), Hardik Pandya, Ravindra Jadeja, Shardul Thakur, Kuldeep Yadav, Jasprit Bumrah, Mohammed Siraj

Pakistan Team

Pakistan is coming into this match with high confidence after their record-breaking run chase of 345 against Sri Lanka. Mohammad Rizwan and Abdullah Shafique starred with centuries in that match, proving Pakistan’s ability to win games even without Babar Azam’s exceptional performance.

Pakistan Batsmen:

Babar Azam remains Pakistan’s best batter.

Iftikhar Ahmed is another batsman India needs to watch out for.

Bowler:

Pakistan’s fast bowling duo of Shaheen Shah Afridi and Haris Rauf poses a significant threat to Indian batters. Hasan Ali, who has replaced Naseem Shah in the squad, has also performed well.

However, Pakistan’s lack of quality spinners might be a disadvantage in this match. Shadab Khan, Mohammad Nawaz, and Iftikhar Ahmed haven’t been very threatening to the opposition.

Pakistan Predicted Playing XI: Abdullah Shafique, Imam-ul-Haq, Babar Azam (c), Mohammad Rizwan (wk), Saud Shakeel, Iftikhar Ahmed, Shadab Khan, Mohammad Nawaz, Hasan Ali, Shaheen Afridi, Haris Rauf

Pitch and Weather Conditions:

The pitch at the Narendra Modi Stadium is conducive to batting but offers something for bowlers, particularly spinners. Fast bowlers need to be accurate, or they can be punished once batters get set. Spinners will get some assistance from the pitch, especially in the early part of the day. The dew factor in the second half can make batting easier.

The weather forecast predicts clear skies and warm conditions throughout the day.

IND vs PAK Venue Details:

The average score batting first at Ahmedabad is 243, but this match is expected to be high-scoring. The highest total at this venue is 365-2 by South Africa against India in 2010. The team batting first will aim to set a target of around 280-300 runs.

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Toss: To Bowl

Considering the recent match played at this venue was won comfortably by the team batting second, the toss-winning captain is likely to choose to bowl first.

IND vs PAK Winning Prediction:

India has a 7-0 head-to-head record against Pakistan in the ODI World Cup and remains undefeated in the last five ODIs against them. However, Pakistan’s renewed confidence makes them a formidable opponent. India’s strong batting and potent bowling, especially spin, give them an edge in these conditions. While Pakistan’s seamers are impressive, their lack of effective spinners may work against them. This is a tough match to predict, but India is favored to win, considering their recent form and the home advantage.