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India vs Pakistan ICC T20 World Cup 2022 Fixture, Location, Timing
In the most heated match of T20 World Cup 2022, India will face their arch-rival Pakistan on the historic ground of MCG on Sunday 23 October 2022
The fixture of this match is given as follows:
| Team | vs | Team | Date | Local Time (India) | Local Time (Pakistan) | IST | Stadium |
| India | vs | Pakistan | 23/10/22 Sunday | 13:30 | 13:00 | 13:30 | Melbourne Cricket Ground, Melbourne |
Team India Squad for India vs Pakistan ICC T20 World Cup 2022 – What you should know
Indian T20 World Cup Squad 2022
| Rohit Sharma (C) |
| Rishabh Pant |
| Axar Patel |
| K L Rahul |
| Dinesh Karthik |
| Virat Kohli |
| Hardik Pandya |
| Bhuvneshwar Kumar |
| Surya Kumar Yadav |
| Ravichandran Ashwin |
| Harshal Patel |
| Deepak Hooda |
| Yuzvendra Chahal |
| Arshdeep Singh |
| Mohammed Shami |
Official Twitter Handle of the National Cricket Team of India
Official Instagram Account of the National Cricket Team of India
https://instagram.com/indiancricketteam
Team Pakistan Squad for India vs Pakistan ICC T20 World Cup 2022 – What you should know
Pakistan ICC World Cup T20 Squad 2022
| Babar Azam (C) |
| Shadab Khan |
| Asif Ali |
| Fakhar Zaman |
| Haider Ali |
| Haris Rauf |
| Iftikhar Ahmed |
| Khusdil Shah |
| Mohammad Hasnain |
| Mohammad Nawaz |
| Mohammad Rizwan |
| Mohammad Wasim |
| Naseem Shah |
| Shaheen Shah Afridi |
| Shan Masood |
Official Twitter Handle of the National Cricket Team of Pakistan
Official Instagram Account of the National Cricket Team of Pakistan
https://instagram.com/therealpcb
When is India vs Pakistan ICC T20 World Cup 2022 match?
The ICC T20 World Cup 2022 Group 2 match – India vs Pakistan will be held on 23 October 2022, Sunday.
Where will India vs Pakistan ICC T20 World Cup 2022 be played?
The ICC T20 World Cup 2022 Group 2 match – India vs Pakistan will be played at Melbourne Cricket Ground, Melbourne.
What time will the ICC T20 World Cup 2022 Group 2 match – India vs Pakistan begin?
The ICC T20 World Cup 2022 Group 2 match – India vs Pakistan will start at 01:30 PM (IST) / 01.00 PM (Pakistan Local Time).
Results of Previous Matches and Historical Stats of India vs Pakistan
Every India vs Pakistan match is filled with action and excitement. The nations have faced each other six times in T20 World Cup.
In the first version of the ICC T20 World Cup, India faced Pakistan in the finals. Winning the toss, Indian captain MS Dhoni decided to bat first.
Opener Gautam Gambhir (75) set India’s innings, assisted by Rohit Sharma (30*).
The Pak batting line-up was devastated by the Indian bowlers. Though Misbah ul Haque (43) tried to put up a fight, they lost by 5 runs.
In their last meeting in 2021, Pakistan took their long-awaited revenge as Mohammad Rizwan (79*) and Babur Azam (68*) reached the target set by India, without losing any wickets.
| Face to Face | ||
| Year | Venue | Summary |
| 2007 | Kingsmead, Durban | Tie |
| 2007 | New Wanderers Stadium, Johannesburg | India won by 5 runs |
| 2012 | R Premadasa Stadium, Colombo | India won by 8 wickets |
| 2014 | Sher e Bangla National Stadium, Mirpur | India won by 7 wickets |
| 2016 | Eden Gardens, Kolkata | India won by 6 wickets |
| 2021 | Dubai International Cricket Stadium, Dubai | Pakistan won by 10 wickets |
Major Players to watch for both India vs Pakistan in the ICC T20 World Cup 2022
- Hardik Pandya: The sensational Hardik Pandya is in his dream form. He is equally capable as a batsman and a bowler.
- Mohammad Rizwan: Rizwan played an important role in Pakistan’s win over India in 2021. He can score massive scores and lead his team to victory.
- Virat Kohli: The former Indian captain has been the Man of the Tournament in the past two versions of the ICC T20 World Cup.
Prediction for India vs Pakistan in the ICC T20 World Cup 2022
Being the leading nations on the map of cricket, both India and Pakistan have well-balanced teams. Both teams have equally talented youngsters and veteran cricketers. Each of them knows their task and can perform well.
But the Indian team has the advantage of playing in the Indian Premier League. This domestic league not only enhanced their skills but also increased their exposure to the T20 format.
The palette of enhanced international T20 experience keeps the Indian squad ahead. Although, we believe that Pakistan has an equal chance of winning this match.
Weather Conditions on the day of India vs Pakistan in the ICC T20 World Cup 2022 and Pitch Report Predictions
The latest weather forecast shows high chances of rainfall during the clash of the titans. The wind is expected to blow at a high speed.
The MCG is a spot for the pacers and the moisture will increase the bounciness of the pitch. Spin balls are expected to turn more, due to the winds.
Dream 11 Players to select for your team for India vs Pakistan ICC T20 World Cup 2022
Here are our suggestions for the Official ICC T20 World Cup Fantasy League 2022, powered by Dream11, for Group 2 Match – India vs Pakistan.
- Babar Azam – tactical mind, high strike rate
- Mohammad Rizwan – hard-hitter, capable of scoring massive runs
- Rohit Sharma – experienced batsman and captain
- Fakhar Zaman – flings deliveries like feathers
- Virat Kohli – one of the best batsmen in the world
- Hardik Pandya – can single-handedly lead the team to victory
- Shadab Khan – prodigal leg-spinner
- Mohammed Shami – can dismiss a batsman before he realizes
- Dinesh Karthik – the wall behind wickets, magnificent finisher
- Shaheen Shah Afridi – young but experienced pacer
- Yuzvendra Chahal – sharp bowler with devastating spins
How can I watch India vs Pakistan ICC T20 World Cup 2022 on TV ?
You can watch ICC T20 World Cup 2022 Group 2 match – India vs Pakistan live on Star Sports Network.
Turn on your television and switch to Star Sports Network at your local time of the match.
Where can I watch the live stream of the India vs Pakistan ICC T20 World Cup 2022 ?
You can also watch a live stream of the ICC T20 World Cup 2022 Group 2 match – India vs Pakistan, Live on Hotstar.
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