The highly anticipated T20 World Cup 2024 clash between arch-rivals India and Pakistan is set to take place on Sunday at the Nassau County Cricket Stadium in New York. The match promises to be a high-voltage affair, with both teams boasting a massive fan base and a history of intense rivalry.
India, led by Rohit Sharma, will enter the match with confidence after their emphatic eight-wicket victory over Ireland. The team will be looking to continue their dominance against Pakistan, who suffered a humiliating defeat against co-hosts USA.
Pakistan, on the other hand, will be desperate for redemption after their disappointing start to the tournament. Led by Babar Azam, the team will be hoping to rely on their star pacer Shaheen Afridi to make an impact against India.
Ahead of the blockbuster clash, Afridi had a light-hearted interaction with Indian fans in New York. In a video that went viral on social media, the fans teased Afridi, asking him to consider Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli as his friends.
"Rohit aur Virat ko apne acche dost samjho (Consider Rohit and Virat as your good friends)," said one fan.
Another fan hilariously requested Afridi, "Please kal acchi bowling mat karna (Please don't bowl well tomorrow)."
Afridi, who proved to be a thorn in India's side in the 2021 T20 World Cup, will be looking to repeat his heroics and help Pakistan open their win tally in the tournament.
Speaking about the match, India skipper Rohit Sharma emphasized the importance of collective effort. "I don't want to rely on one or two individuals to win us the game. I think all 11 of us need to contribute," he said.
With both teams eager to prove their supremacy, the T20 World Cup 2024 clash between India and Pakistan is set to be a thrilling spectacle for cricket fans around the world.
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