When India and Pakistan face off on June 9, the social media trend, TVRPs, and lucrative newspaper front pages will all shift after 21 Lunar months, when Virat Kohli lofted Haris Rauf straight down the ground in an equilibrioception-defying shot. When the fierce rivals square off in the highly anticipated T20 World Cup 2024, the recently constructed Nassau Cricket County Stadium in New York will go down in history.
When the tricolour waved across the stadium during the Finals, India added a new layer to the rivalry, using Johannesburg’s golden hour as the camera’s flash. They reconnected at Australia’s Melbourne Cricket Ground after a 15-year separation of 6,431 miles, travelling from balmy weather to the driest continent on Earth. The hush-fall crowd was forced to remain silent as the sweat-soaked Lapis Lazuli jersey forced everyone to recall the name Virat Kohli, much as the green at the ‘G’ seemed to overpower the blue.
Everything has evolved. India’s World Cup 2023 campaign ended in defeat at home, while Pakistan faced lawsuits over board and leadership changes. India was branded as the team that gives in to pressure, while Pakistan continued to be associated with unpredictability.
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After travelling for around nine hours from the Appalachian Mountains, the Asian behemoths will clash over the palpable yet unyielding glory. Pakistan will want to appease their supporters by winning the match, even if India thrashed Ireland in their opening encounter. In their first game, the Men-in-Green had the minnows, the United States of America, snatched by the neck. Chasing after a breath of fresh air, they will take on the powerful Indians on wobbly legs as they march into the sacred Nassau Stadium.
Pitch Report:
Since the team’s opening World Cup match, the Nassau pitch has generated a lot of discussion. Under the vegetation, the ground is delicate. With the wind helping the pacers to obtain the swing for over 200 balls, the 22-yard strip is pliable. With no turns available, spinners get minimal assistance. Given the variance in bounce, batters require a psychological stopwatch to time their shots precisely. Fans are hoping that the game holds up in the meantime, despite a 60% likelihood of rain.
Match Details:
| Match | India Vs Pakistan, Match 19 |
| Venue | Nassau County Stadium, New York |
| Date and Time | June 9, 8:00 AM IST |
Head-to-Head Record: IND vs PAK
Twelve 20-over cricket matches between the bitter rivals have been played, with the Men in Blue having always had the upper hand. India has triumphed eight times, while the neighbours have done so three times. During the 2007 T20 World Cup, a historic tie game also occurred, which India ultimately won again via a bowl-out.
| Matches Played | 12 |
| Won by India | 8 |
| Won by Pakistan | 3 |
| Tied | 01 |
| First-ever Fixture | 14/09/2007 |
| Most-recent Fixture | 23/10/2022 |
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) for Match 19 between IND and PAK
Where can I see Indian television?
The game will be shown on the Star Sports Network for viewers.
Where in India can I watch online?
Fans of cricket may watch the match on the Disney+ Hotstar website and app.
Time and Date
The game is set to start on June 9 at 8:00 PM Indian Standard Time.
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