India vs Pakistan: Dream11 team, prediction and tips for IND vs PAK match in World Cup 2019 today
India vs Pakistan playing 11 updates, fantasy cricket tips and more in ICC Cricket World Cup 2019
A cricketing rivalry that transcends beyond the realms of 22-yards will be reignited when India and Pakistan square off in a World Cup encounter on Sunday. Even if they feel that it's just another game, perhaps all players in their hearts know that this is a special match even if at times the reason in purely non-cricketing. The narrative of Indo-Pak duel is such that irrespective of whether it is a World Cup game or not, it creates heroes or villains for life in the eyes of fans.
Pakistan have never beaten India in their previous six meetings. This year too, Pakistan’s pattern so far seems to be erratic, but does that take away their ability to break the World Cup jinx against India? They beat India last time they met in England in the ICC Champions Trophy final and will be hoping for a similar result. India, on the other hand, will be looking to keep their World Cup streak against Pakistan alive.
Match Details
This is the 22nd match of the ICC Cricket World Cup 2019. The two teams will at Old Trafford Cricket Ground in Manchester on Sunday, June 16. The match will start at 3 pm IST with the toss scheduled at 2.30 pm IST.
Here are the full squads for the match:
India (IND): Virat Kohli, Jasprit Bumrah, Yuzvendra Chahal, Shikhar Dhawan, MS Dhoni, Ravindra Jadeja, Kedar Jadhav, Dinesh Karthik, Bhuvneshwar Kumar, Hardik Pandya, KL Rahul, Mohammed Shami, Vijay Shankar, Rohit Sharma and Kuldeep Yadav.
Pakistan (PAK): Sarfraz Ahmed, Fakhar Zaman, Imam-ul-Haq, Babar Azam, Shoaib Malik, Mohammad Hafeez, Asif Ali, Shadab Khan, Imad Wasim, Haris Sohail, Hasan Ali, Shaheen Afridi, Mohammad Amir, Wahab Riaz, Mohammad Hasnain
For India, Vijay Shankar is the most likely candidate to bat at No.4 with KL Rahul moving to the top slot. Pakistan will be mulling whether to go with out-of-form Shoaib Malik or bring in specialist spinner Shadab Khan.
IND vs PAK: Predicted Playing 11s
India (IND) Predicted Playing 11: KL Rahul, Rohit Sharma, Virat Kohli, Vijay Shankar, MS Dhoni, Kedar Jadhav, Hardik Pandya, Kuldeep Yadav, Bhuvneshwar Kumar, Yuzvendra Chahal and Jasprit Bumrah.
Pakistan (PAK) Predicted Playing 11: Fakhar Zaman, Imam-ul-Haq, Babar Azam, Mohammad Hafeez, Sarfaraz Ahmed, Asif Ali, Shoaib Malik, Shaheen Afridi, Hasan Ali, Wahab Riaz and Mohammad Amir.
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The conditions will be cool and breezy. There is a huge chance of rain making an appearance during the match. However, these showers are not expected to last long but may affect the game. The pitch at Old Trafford in Manchester is expected to be a good one to bat on. Pacers will have a lot of say early on in the game with spinners expected to get some purchase in later part of the game. (Image: AFP)
Wicket-keeper: MS Dhoni and Sarfaraz Ahmed have both been in good form with run under the belt. Both are good choices to have in the team with Dhoni slightly better choice as he bats up the order.
Batsmen: Virat Kohli, Babar Azam and Rohit Sharma are must have batsmen in team while KL Rahul could be the surprise factor.
All-rounders: India's Hardik Pandya is the leading all-rounder in this contest while veteran Mohammad Hafeez is always a useful player for Pakistan.
Bowlers: Mohammad Amir is the leading wicket-taker in the tournament so far. Bhuvneshwar Kumar and Wahab Riaz are most experienced bowlers while Yuzvendra Chahal seems like the best spin option.
IND vs PAK My Dream11 Team: MS Dhoni, Virat Kohli, Babar Azam, Fakhar Zaman (VC), KL Rahul, Hardik Pandya (C), Mohammad Hafeez, Mohammad Amir, Hasan Ali, Yuzvendra Chahal and Bhuvneshwar Kumar.
IND vs PAK My Dream11 Dotball Team Suggestion: Sarfaraz Ahmed, Virat Kohli (C), KL Rahul, Babar Azam, Fakhar Zaman (VC), Hardik Pandya, Mohammad Hafeez, Wahab Riaz, Mohammad Amir, Kuldeep Yadav and Jasprit Bumrah.
Here’s a look at when and where to watch the World Cup 2019 India vs Pakistan (IND vs PAK) match:
Where and when is the World Cup 2019 India vs Pakistan (IND vs PAK) match being played?
The World Cup 2019 India vs Pakistan (IND vs PAK) match will be played on June 16, 2019 at Old Trafford in Manchester.
What time does the World Cup 2019 India vs Pakistan (IND vs PAK) match begin?
The World Cup 2019 India vs Pakistan (IND vs PAK) match will begin at 3:00 PM IST. The toss is scheduled for 2.30 PM IST.
Where to watch World Cup 2019 India vs Pakistan live match in India (TV channels)?
The World Cup 2019 India vs Pakistan (IND vs PAK) match will be telecast on the Star Sports Network.
How and where to watch online World Cup 2019 India vs Pakistan (IND vs PAK) live streaming?
The live streaming of the World Cup 2019 India vs Pakistan (IND vs PAK) match will be available on Hotstar.