India's hunt for 8th consecutive win against Pakistan in the World Cup 

Betting Odds

Our Predictions 

• Virat Kohli has odds of 3.53 to be the best batsman for India.  
• Babar Azam has odds of 3.26 to be Pakistan's best batsman. 
• Mohammad Shami has odds of 3.20 to be India's best bowler.  
• Shaheen Afridi has odds of 4.13 to be the best bowler for Pakistan.  

MATCH PREVIEW     

It is the most awaited game of the ICC Cricket World Cup 2023. Archrivals India and Pakistan will battle it out in Ahmedabad in the 12th game of the tournament. Punters will be busy with their betting apps for the game that will attract maximum eyeballs. Both sides started the tournament in style, winning two games each. India registered a comfortable win against Afghanistan in the last game after starting the tournament with a win against Australia. Pakistan comes here with a record-breaking run chase against Sri Lanka, and they will feel confident. The Pakistanis have never defeated India in the World Cup, and they will expect to be lucky in their 8th attempt against the Indians on their home turf.  

India Preview      

Rohit Sharma led from the front with a blistering hundred against Afghanistan as the hosts won by eight wickets. It has been a confident show from the Indians in the last two games. Their top order is doing well, and the bowling attack looks in great shape ahead of the game, making them the favorites for cricket betting sites. This game will test the nerves in both camps, and Sharma would like his team to be clinical and defeat Pakistan for the eighth time in the World Cup.  

Rohit Sharma and Ishan Kishan set up a 156-run stand in the last game, and they will look to deliver an electrifying start in this game. The middle order looks confident, and the side will look for runs from their best batter, Virat Kohli, who will look to build partnerships with KL Rahul and Shreyas Iyer. Hardik Pandya, Ravindra Jadeja, and Mohammad Shami are good hitters and make this a formidable batting lineup.  

Jasprit Bumrah and Mohammed Siraj are doing well with the new ball, and they must strike early as the Pakistani top order has looked in good form. Mohammad Shamu is expected to return to the team, and he will look to bowl tight spells in the middle overs with Kuldeep Yadav and Jadeja. Pandya has bowled with a lot of heart, and the side will expect a good show from him.  

Expected Starting XI for India     

Rohit Sharma (c), Ishan Kishan, Virat Kohli, Shreyas Iyer, KL Rahul (wk), Hardik Pandya, Ravindra Jadeja, Mohammad Shami, Kuldeep Yadav, Jasprit Bumrah, Mohammed Siraj 

Pakistan Preview      

Babar Azam and his men will be confident after the last game's record run chase against Sri Lanka. They chased a target of 345 runs to win by six wickets in one of the best batting performances in the tournament's history. They must bowl better lines and overcome the mental burden of never defeating India in the World Cup. The odds are against them, and their nerves will be tested in a packed stadium, and the side will look to put its best  

Abdullah Shafique batted brilliantly in his 113-run knock in the last game, and he will look to deliver a good start with Imam-ul-Haq. Babar Azam is a crucial player for the team, and he must do well in the middle order with Mohammad Rizwan and Saud Shakeel. They have depth in the lineup and shall expect runs from Iftikhar Ahmed, Shadab Khan, and Mohammad Nawaz.   

Shaheen Afridi has done well against India, and he must strike early along with Hasan Ali as this Indian top order will attack them. Haris Rauf and Mohammad Nawaz must bowl tight spells in the middle overs and prevent the Indians from getting away with the game. Shadab Khan and Iftikhar Ahmed will look to use the conditions in this game.   

Expected Starting XI for Pakistan     

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

TOSS: To Bowl First      

We saw an easy run chase in the last despite a big score on the board. The evening dew makes it challenging for the bowling side as there is little on this surface for the bowlers. The toss will be crucial in this game, and the side winning it won't have any doubt about bowling first on this track.  

PITCH AND WEATHER CONDITIONS      

We will have clear skies over Ahmedabad and expect a flat surface. The ball will come onto the bat nicely, allowing batsmen to play their strokes. It will be a challenging wicket for the bowlers as they have to vary their line and length. The side batting first will need 325 or more on this wicket to feel safe.  

OUR PREDICTION      

Given the excitement and anticipation, both teams will be under pressure in this game. The Pakistani bowlers have struggled over the last month, which will worry the side. Their bowlers must execute their plans well to win this game. India has an enviable record against Pakistan in the World Cup and a strong bowling attack. We expect this game to go down the wire, but according to our ICC World Cup betting guide, the Indian team playing at home has a slight advantage.  

Our Prediction is for India to win.