India vs Pakistan: The ICC Men’s Cricket World Cup 2023 will see another highly anticipated encounter when India takes on Pakistan in October.
India vs Pakistan 2023 World Cup match fixed for October 15
The much-anticipated encounter will take place on Sunday, October 15 at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad and will be the eighth meeting between the two sides in the Men’s World Cup.
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India and Pakistan have faced each other seven times before in 1992, 1996, 1999, 2003, 2011, 2015, and 2019.
India vs Pakistan: Both teams were in 2007
The only time they had not met since that first match in 1992 was in 2007. This was a disastrous campaign for both teams as they were knocked out of the tournament in the opening round.
India has won all the last seven matches. A record that stood till recently in the T20 World Cup as well.
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The last time these teams met in the 50-over World Cup was at Old Trafford in 2019.
The last time these teams met in a 50-over World Cup was at Old Trafford in 2019 when India posted a mammoth 336/5 on the back of Rohit Sharma’s 113-ball 140.
A smart bowling performance then restricted Pakistan to only 212/6 in a rain-affected match which India won by 89 runs (DLS method).
Memorable 2011 Games
Perhaps even more memorable is the 2011 game, another home World Cup for India, which resulted in a thrilling semi-final encounter in Mohali. Sachin Tendulkar top-scored with 85 for the hosts and their bowlers held together to dismiss Pakistan and win by 29 runs.
With the T20 World Cup now in disarray, Pakistan would look to emulate the same in the upcoming 50-over format on October 15.
The Narendra Modi Stadium, which boasts a seating capacity of 132,000, is expected to be sold out. The opening match of the World Cup will also be held at the same venue on October 5 and the final on November 19.
