IND Vs PAK T20 World Cup 2024: Key Batters To Watch In New York Clash

IND vs PAK: Team India will face Pakistan in Match 19 of the ICC Men's T20 World Cup 2024. This much-anticipated fixture is scheduled for June 9, Sunday, at 8:00 PM IST at Nassau County International Cricket Stadium in New York.

The Men in Blue, led by Rohit Sharma, began their T20 World Cup campaign with an 8-wicket victory over Ireland. Conversely, Pakistan struggled in their opening match, losing to the USA in the Super Over.

India and Pakistan have met seven times in T20 World Cups. India holds the advantage with five wins, while Pakistan has won once, and one match ended in a tie. Here are four batters expected to shine in this encounter.

Former Indian captain Virat Kohli has consistently troubled Pakistani bowlers. He is India's top run-scorer against Pakistan in T20 World Cups, amassing 308 runs in five innings, including four fifties.

Babar Azam, regarded as one of the premier batsmen in T20 cricket, recently surpassed Virat Kohli to become the leading T20I run-scorer. With 4067 runs in his T20 career, Azam aims to challenge India's bowling attack.

3. Rishabh Pant

Rishabh Pant made a strong return to international cricket with an unbeaten 36 against Ireland. Performing well at the No.3 spot, Pant also impressed in the warm-up game against Bangladesh. He is expected to be a key player against Pakistan.

4. Mohammad Rizwan

Pakistan's wicketkeeper-batter Mohammad Rizwan enjoys batting against India. As an opener for Pakistan, he has scored 197 runs in four T20Is against India and will be crucial for his team in this match.