Millions of fans around the world will watch the thrilling match between the ICC Champions Trophy Group A between two powerful teams of the Asian subcontinent on Sunday. ICC will host Pakistan at its home ground
His campaign in this competition was disappointing, he lost to New Zealand in his first match. India and Pakistan have so far face to face a total of five times in the Champions Trophy, in which India has won twice and Pakistan three times.
Pakistan defeated India in the final of the 2017 Champions Trophy. This time India has full opportunity to pay its account. Pakistan is also badly defeated in the overall ODI series. Overall, 135 matches have been played between the two countries on each other’s soil and at neutral places, with India 57 and Pakistan have won 73 matches. The five matches did not get any result. India’s lead against Pakistan at Dubai Stadium has been huge. Both teams have played two matches on this ground so far and India have won both. The Indian team, led by Rohit Sharma, will field on 23 February to set a hat -trick of victory against Pakistan. The match will start at 2:30 pm.
Imam or Usman will be played in place of Fakhar.
Imam ul Haq has been included in the team in his place after opener Fakhar Zaman was out of the tournament. Usman Khan is also his reserve batsman. Although he has not yet made a debut in ODIs, he will bat at number four if he is played. Usman Khan can be given a chance in place of Saud Shakeel, who is struggling with poor form. The management may include Kamran Ghulam in the playing XI in place of Tayyab Tahir.
Indo-Pak. Satta market hot for match
India vs India is considered to be the biggest battle on the cricket field. Along with fans as well as bookies, the Pakistan match will be closely monitored. The Indian team was a favorite in the speculative market on Saturday, but it is likely that Pakistan was also betting on the evening. In the speculative market, India is also being bet on scoring more than 300 runs. In short, there will be a huge upheaval in this match and there is every possibility of fraud of crores.
India’s possibility of fielding Arshdeep in the field
India will also retain its winning combination in the match against Pakistan. However, if left -handed fast bowler Arshdeep Singh joins the team, it would not be surprising. Captain Rohit Sharma and head coach Gautam Gambhir can consider giving Arshdeep a chance as this young fast bowler has been effective against Pakistan. He has taken four wickets in two T20 matches against Pakistan. Wicketkeeper batsman Rishabh Pant may also have to sit on the bench in the match against Pakistan.
