It's time to go crazy.
Pakistan have never defeated India in a World Cup match but coach Waqar Younis is confident his team can break the jinx against the hosts who are smarting from a thumping defeat against New Zealand in their tournament opener. A defeat against their arch-rivals on Saturday at the Eden Gardens will push India towards an early exit from the World Twenty20 and Waqar feels it will be the best chance for Pakistan to end their poor record against their neighbours. Pakistan, on the other hand, got off to a confident start in the tournament with a win against Asian rivals Bangladesh.
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Venue: EDEN GARDENS, KOLKATA
Where to watch: LIVE ON STAR SPORTS 1 & 3 FROM 7.30PM
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INDIA
India have all bases covered and expect the same 11 to play rather than a change just because they lost in the opener. That India have won every game against Pakistan in ICC world events (World Cup and World T20) gives them the edge.
PAKISTAN
Pakistan, meanwhile, have an all-win record against India in four ODIs played at the Eden Gardens. Their coach Waqar Younis hopes to carry that record into the T20 as well.
KEY CONTEST
Virat Kohli vs Mohammad Amir
In their previous meeting in Asia Cup, Amir ran amok against the Indian top-order. Amidst such a fiery spell, Kohli played the Pakistan left-armer better to stay undefeated and guide India home. The battle between the two will hold key to the end result.
HEAD TO HEAD: P: 7; India: 6; Pakistan 1
PITCH REPORT: Sri Lankan opener Tillakaratne Dilshan said the pitch was a bit slow and not easy to play Afghanistan spinners. A total around 150 may not be easy to chase as Lankans found out before reaching home in the penultimate over. A similar condition may prevail.
WEATHER REPORT
It is expected to be partly cloudy and humidity to be in the mid 80s. It will be challenging for the players out in the middle.
WHAT TO EXPECT:
The players would like to treat it as any other normal match but it is much more than just that for the cricket fans from both the nations. Expect the countries to come to a standstill for those three-odd hours.
PUNTER POINT:
India 1/2
Pakistan 7/4
WATCHABILITY QUOTIENT: 10
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