Three very important matches will help determine the standings of Groups A and C today.
Morning: West Indies vs Nepal — Mumbai Showdown
- Match: West Indies vs Nepal
- Group: C
- Venue: Wankhede Stadium, Mumbai
- Start Time: ~11:00 AM IST (05:30 GMT)
In an early Group C contest, Nepal takes on the West Indies. Although the West Indies are favoured to win, Nepal has shown determination in its past performances and will try to recover and stay competitive in the standings. A strong performance today will keep Nepal’s hopes of reaching the Super 8s alive.
Afternoon: USA vs Namibia — Chennai Fixture
- Match: United States vs Namibia
- Group: A
- Venue: M.A. Chidambaram Stadium, Chennai
- Start Time: ~3:00 PM IST (09:30 GMT)
This is a match that will see both teams looking to collect points to put themselves in a good position to qualify. Although these two countries do not play India/Pakistan/Nepal, this game will have implications for the group rankings and could impact how the teams have a chance to get into the later stages of the tournament.
Evening Thriller: India vs Pakistan — Colombo Blockbuster
- Match: India vs Pakistan
- Group: A
- Venue: R. Premadasa Stadium, Colombo
- Start Time: ~7:00 PM IST (13:30 GMT)
This is the marquee fixture of the day — and one of cricket’s biggest rivalries.
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Match Build-Up
- Indian all-rounder Abhishek Sharma is fit to play, providing a boost to the Men in Blue prior to the highly anticipated T20 World Cup match between India and Pakistan that has received worldwide attention.
- India captain Suryakumar Yadav says that the Indian team is focusing on the rain situation and that they are well-prepared and fully focused on the game.
- Pakistan captain Salman Ali Agha said his team would give everything they have for the country, but there remains some uncertainty over whether they will shake hands after the game due to continuing tensions from previous encounters.
- India has beaten Pakistan in all of their prior World Cup history matches, and both teams enter this match with three wins in the group stage.
Why Does Today Matters?
As before, India – Pakistan are the centre of attention in the cricket world, not only due to the intensity associated with this rivalry but also due to its cultural and sporting importance.
The Nepal match also provides a platform for the country to make an impact against a major international team.
Where to Watch the Match?
Most matches are available for broadcast via the ICC’s partner networks worldwide, with live streaming available on ICC’s digital platforms and through regional broadcasters. Please check your local listings for details of channels and streaming options.
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