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Pakistan's former captain, Misbah-ul-Haq, has expressed concerns about his team's ability to overcome India in the upcoming T20 World Cup. He believes that Pakistan faces a "mental block" when facing their arch-rivals in ICC events.Historically, India has dominated encounters between the two teams in T20 World Cup tournaments, with Pakistan securing victory only once in seven meetings. Misbah attributes this to a combination of India's superior skill and Pakistan's mental fragility."India has quality fast bowlers in (Jasprit) Bumrah, (Mohammed) Siraj, and Hardik (Pandya). The Indian cricket team's quality has risen many folds. It will be difficult to break, mental attitude matters a lot," Misbah said.He also highlighted the threat posed by Virat Kohli, who has a history of performing well against Pakistan. "Kohli is going to be a big factor. He has damaged Pakistan many times. He enjoys supremacy over Pakistan mentally. He takes motivation from big occasions and not pressure," he said.Misbah recalled his infamous scoop shot in the inaugural T20 World Cup final against India in 2007, which ultimately cost Pakistan the match. However, he believes that tournament played a pivotal role in the growth of T20 cricket."The way T20 cricket flourished, I feel whatever we achieved and the current players are now plying their trade in different leagues and IPL is something great," he said.Pakistan will need to overcome their mental block and play to their full potential if they want to challenge India in the upcoming T20 World Cup. The match between the two teams is scheduled for June 9 in New York and is expected to be one of the most eagerly awaited matches of the tournament.

The Nassau County International Cricket Stadium in New York is nearing completion ahead of the ICC Men's T20 World Cup 2024. The stadium's four drop-in pitches, cultivated with native Tahoma 31 Bermuda grass, have been installed, while the north and south premium hospitality and media pavilions are on track for imminent completion.Additional tickets for all matches at the stadium, including the highly anticipated India vs Pakistan clash, will be available through hospitality packages that include food and beverages. Fans can secure their place in history by purchasing tickets on the official T20 World Cup website.The Nassau County International Cricket Stadium will host its inaugural match on June 3, when Sri Lanka faces South Africa in their opening Group D encounter. The 34,000-capacity stadium will also witness the much-awaited clash between arch-rivals India and Pakistan on June 9.Anticipation for the T20 World Cup continues to soar, fueled by the release of the official anthem, "Out of this World," performed by Grammy award-winning artist Sean Paul and Soca superstar Kes. The anthem has captured the excitement and global reach of the tournament.ICC Head of Events Chris Tetley expressed his delight at the progress of the stadium's construction. "As we reach the final stages of construction of the Nassau County International Cricket Stadium, we are delighted to see a world-class facility ready for the best cricketers in the world," he said. "We can't wait to see fans experience their own bit of history, with hospitality options across all matches in New York, including India and Pakistan, we would encourage fans to book now before they sell out."The T20 World Cup is set to be a global spectacle, bringing together the world's top cricketers and passionate fans. The Nassau County International Cricket Stadium will serve as a fitting stage for some of the most thrilling and memorable matches in the tournament's history.

The International Cricket Council (ICC) has provided an update on the construction progress of the Nassau County International Cricket Stadium in New York, the venue for the highly anticipated T20 World Cup match between India and Pakistan.Over the past month, significant strides have been made in the stadium's construction, with the East Stand framework taking shape. Cranes have been lifting the modular framework into place, and the stadium's outfield is also being prepared. Additionally, work has commenced on the north and south premium hospitality and media pavilions.The Nassau County International Cricket Stadium is set to host the T20 World Cup match between India and Pakistan on June 9, which promises to be an electrifying encounter. India will also play against Ireland and the host country, the USA, at the stadium during the group stage.ICC Head of Events Chris Tetley expressed excitement about the progress made in the stadium's construction. "It is extremely exciting to see the progress made in the construction of the Nassau County International Cricket Stadium in New York over the past month," he said. "Work on the outfield commenced in January and in the past few weeks the East Stand framework has really started to take shape."The following T20 World Cup fixtures will be hosted in New York:* Sri Lanka vs South Africa, June 3* India vs Ireland, June 5* Canada vs Ireland, June 7* Netherlands vs South Africa, June 8* India vs Pakistan, June 9* South Africa vs Bangladesh, June 10* Pakistan vs Canada, June 11* USA vs India, June 12The Nassau County International Cricket Stadium is expected to be completed in time for the ICC Men's T20 World Cup 2024, which will commence on June 1.

India vs Pakistan T20 World Cup 2024 Tickets Skyrocket in Resale MarketThe highly anticipated T20 World Cup 2024 match between India and Pakistan has sparked a frenzy in the ticket market, with prices reaching astronomical figures on resale platforms.The official ticket sale offered prices ranging from $6 to $400, with the most expensive seats for the India-Pakistan encounter priced at $400. However, on resale sites like StubHub and SeatGeek, prices have soared to unprecedented levels.Tickets originally priced at $400 are now being sold for a staggering $40,000, with platform fees pushing the total cost to $50,000. This exceeds the average ticket price for Super Bowl 58 ($9,000) and courtside seats for NBA finals ($24,000).On SeatGeek, the costliest ticket for the India-Pakistan match has been listed for an astonishing $175,000. With platform charges and additional fees, the total cost balloons to approximately $1.86 crore.The high demand for tickets reflects the intense rivalry between India and Pakistan, which has made their encounters some of the most eagerly anticipated events in cricket. The fact that the two teams rarely play bilateral series due to political tensions further fuels the excitement and demand for tickets.The astronomical prices have raised concerns about accessibility for fans who may not be able to afford the exorbitant resale prices. However, the high demand is unlikely to diminish, as the India-Pakistan match remains one of the most sought-after events in the cricketing world.