Babar Azam, the captain of Pakistan, claimed that acquiring tickets for the crucial ICC Cricket World Cup match against India in Ahmedabad is more stressful than the game itself. It is a widely anticipated event because of the fierce cricket rivalry between these two countries, which attracts significant global coverage and fervent support.
With two victories in a row under their belts, India is pumped up and ready to take on Pakistan at Ahmedabad’s Narendra Modi Stadium this Saturday. When asked about the strain leading up to this pivotal World Cup match against India, the right-handed batsman gave a lighthearted yet pragmatic response: “There is more pressure for match tickets than match,” laughed Babar Azam.
India continued its winning streak against Pakistan in their final match at the 2019 ICC Cricket World Cup by winning convincingly in the 22nd game at Old Trafford, Manchester. The highlight of the game was India’s opener Rohit Sharma’s outstanding effort, who scored an astounding 140 runs off of just 113 deliveries and made a huge contribution to India’s commanding total of 336/5.
According to the Duckworth-Lewis-Stern (DLS) method, Pakistan could only manage 212/6, falling 89 runs short despite rain delays shortening the 40-over contest. India’s dominance over Pakistan in World Cup matchups was further entrenched with this match, maintaining their perfect record.
Babar Azam on India’s record-breaking victory against Pakistan in World Cups: “We want to live in the present”
India’s outstanding 7-0 record has overshadowed the buildup to the game on October 14. Pakistan hasn’t managed to beat India in an ODI World Cup match since their first meeting in 1992, despite the Asian heavyweights losing their perfect T20 World Cup record. Despite historical trends favoring India as a strong team, the Pakistan captain voiced confidence in his squad’s capacity to win the match against India.
What happened in the past, in my opinion, is not significant. We seek to exist in the now. I believe we can succeed. The India-Pakistan game is intense. Have faith in ourselves. There are numerous admirers in attendance. I believe we have a chance to perform well in front of the crowd,” he continued.
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