India chose to field first after winning the toss against Pakistan in the much-anticipated ICC Men’s Cricket World Cup 2023 match at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad. Fans are buzzing with excitement as the arch-rivals take the stage.
Pakistan’s captain, Babar Azam, expressed confidence, noting the team’s recent wins. “Momentum is very high, and we want to continue that in this packed stadium,” he said, emphasizing the importance of fielding.
On the other hand, Indian skipper Rohit Sharma highlighted the significance of the match, saying, “It is a dream for us, and we all are going to experience it.” Sharma also mentioned the strategic decision behind choosing to field due to the potential impact of dew.
The Mega Clash: Green Shirts vs Men In Blue
Today’s face-off between the Babar Azam-led Green Shirts and Rohit Sharma’s Men In Blue is hailed as one of the tournament’s biggest clashes. Both teams are eager to secure a win in this critical game.
Line-ups for Today’s Match
Pakistan:
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
India:
Rohit Sharma (c), Shubman Gill, Virat Kohli, Shreyas Iyer, KL Rahul (wk), Hardik Pandya, Ravindra Jadeja, Shardul Thakur, Kuldeep Yadav, Jasprit Bumrah, Mohammed Siraj.