Pakistan's challenge to overcome jinx against India  

Betting Odds

Our Predictions 

• Virat Kohli has odds of 2.65 to be India's best batsman.  
• Babar Azam has odds of 2.70 to be Pakistan's best batsman.  
• Jasprit Bumrah has odds of 2.95 to be India's best bowler  
• Shaheen Afridi has odds of 3.00 to be Pakistan's best bowler 

MATCH PREVIEW     

We are in for the mother of all battles in the ICC Men's T20 World Cup 2024. India will take on Pakistan in the 19th game in what promises to be a marquee contest. The Indians are on a roll after their massive win against Ireland. They have a 5-1 advantage over Pakistan in the T20 World Cup. The odds are in their favor in this contest, and the former champions shall look to make the most of it. The Pakistanis suffered a humiliating loss against the United States in the last game and must win here to keep their hopes alive for a berth in the next round. The states are high for both teams in this battle for honor, and we expect a close contest.  

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Rohit Sharma's team has started the campaign in style. Starting favorites on cricket betting apps in their last game against Ireland, the team lived up to the expectations with a dominating performance. They ticked all the boxes with the bat and the ball and shall look to carry the momentum into this game. A win here will almost seal their chances of reaching the next round.  

Rohit Sharma led from the front against Ireland and shall look to deliver an electrifying start with Virat Kohli. Rishab Pant did well at No. 3 and will look to build partnerships with Shivam Dube and Suryakumar Yadav in the middle order. The side has firepower in the lower middle order, and they will expect runs from Hardik Pandya, Ravindra Jadeja, and Axar Patel in the final overs.  

Mohammad Siraj will be confident after his good show in the last game and aim for early strikes, sharing the new ball with Arshdeep Singh. The Pakistanis have batted poorly in the last few games, and the Indians will expect Jasprit Bumrah and Ravindra Jadeja to trouble them in the middle overs. Pandya and Axar Patel complete a strong bowling attack for the side.  

Expected Starting XI for India     

Rohit Sharma (c), Virat Kohli, Suryakumar Yadav, Rishabh Pant (wk), Shivam Dube, Ravindra Jadeja, Hardik Pandya, Axar Patel, Arshdeep Singh, Jasprit Bumrah, Mohammed Siraj 

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Babar Azam's team underperformed in its first game against the United States. It was a poor batting effort from the team, which was the favorite to win on cricket betting sites. They also failed with the ball and eventually lost the game in the Super Over. They will be under intense pressure to win this game, and Azam expects a clinical show from his players.  

Babar Azam struggled with the bat in the last game and must make amends and deliver a strong start with Mohammad Rizwan. In the middle order, Fakhar Zaman, Shadab Khan, and Usman Khan must build the innings and avoid playing rash shots. Imad Wasim, Shaheen Afridi, and Iftikhar Ahmed will look to do the heavy lifting towards the end.  

Shaheen Afridi and Mohammad Amir have a lot of experience, and their early burst will be crucial for the team's success as the Indians will take them head-on. Naseem Shah, Haris Rauf, and Shadab Khan have a poor record against India and have an important role in the middle overs. The side expects a good show in the supporting role from Iftikhar Ahmed and Imad Wasim.  

Expected Starting XI for Pakistan     

Babar Azam (c), Usman Khan, Mohammad Rizwan (wk), Fakhar Zaman, Iftikhar Ahmed, Imad Wasim, Shadab Khan, Naseem Shah, Shaheen Afridi, Mohammad Amir, Haris Rauf 

TOSS: To Bowl First      

The wicket has been tricky in the few games at this venue. Batsmen have struggled to time the ball. Chasing scores is always easy on such tracks. We expect the side winning the toss to bowl first and take advantage of the conditions.     

PITCH AND WEATHER CONDITIONS      

We expect clear skies over New York. The wicket is slow and has variable bounce, making lives difficult for the batsmen. The batsmen need to get used to the bounce and pace on the track as bowlers are enjoying a great time. The side batting first shall aim to have 170 runs on the board.  

OUR PREDICTION      

Pakistan will be low on confidence in this game. They suffered one of their worst defeats in the last game and failed to execute their plans. The top order must build partnerships and take on the Indian bowlers. The Indians have always enjoyed an upper hand against Pakistanis in ICC tournaments. They have a strong batting lineup and a quality pace attack, making them favorites according to our cricket betting tips.  

Our prediction is for India to win  

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