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India vs Pakistan on June 9

India will be confident heading into the blockbuster match after a comprehensive win over Ireland in their tournament opener. Indian bowlers had a brilliant outing against Ireland and bowled them out for a mere 96. Later, a 52 by Rohit Sharma and some lusty blows from Rishabh Pant ensured an easy win for the team. Pakistan on the other hand suffered a shambolic defeat to the USA in the last game. Despite going into the game as heavy favorites, Pakistan failed to play their best cricket. Pakistan's batting crumbled against the USA and the team could only score 159 in 20 overs, courtesy of Shadab Khan’s 40, however, the bowlers failed to defend the target. USA pushed the match in the Super Over where Pakistan conceded a defeat. The game against India now becomes a must-win for Pakistan in terms of Super 8 qualification. The Men in Green will somehow have to beat India to keep realistic hopes of reaching the next round.

Best economical pick – Arshdeep Singh looked impressive in the first match against Ireland, swinging the ball in both directions. He also performed well in the warm-up game against Bangladesh and will be eager to continue showcasing his bowling skills and make early breakthroughs against Pakistan's batting lineup.

Top captains & vice captains – Rohit Sharma has approached the World Cup 2024 with an aggressive mindset, as demonstrated in the opening game against Ireland where he scored a brilliant half-century. As the Indian captain, he has the ability to bat deep into the innings once he is settled. Given that Nassau's pitch favors slow bowlers and spinners, he is likely to begin cautiously before showcasing his full range of skills. Mohammad Rizwan is one of Pakistan's most reliable batters. The wicketkeeper-batter is known for his ability to anchor the innings and slowly accelerate as the innings progresses.

Smart pick – Babar Azam was the team's second top-scorer in the first match against the USA. But his 44 runs came at a concerning strike rate. The Pakistan skipper aims to lead the team from the front in a must-win game..

Cautious Pick – Harris Rauf was the worst bowler in the Pakistan-USA match. He conceded 37 runs in four overs on a surface that gave good support to the bowlers. He also failed to defend 15 runs in the last over.

My XI – Rohit Sharma (Captain), Mohammad Rizwan (Vice-Captain), Arshdeep Singh, Babar Azam, Virat Kohli, Shaheen Shah Afridi, Suryakumar Yadav, Rishabh Pant, Jasprit Bumrah, Usman Khan, Hardik Pandya