The match experienced a delayed toss, with captains taking the field after a 30-minute delay.
India, batting first after Pakistan won the toss and opted to bowl, saw Rohit Sharma making a quick start, scoring 8 runs off 6 deliveries, including a six against Shaheen Afridi in the opening over.
Pakistan made a strategic change, bringing in Imad Wasim in place of Azam Khan, while India retained their playing XI, with speculations about Kuldeep Yadav’s inclusion, known for his effectiveness against Pakistan.
The match holds immense importance for both teams, especially for Pakistan, who lost their previous match to the USA in a Super Over, putting them in a challenging position in the tournament standings. India, on the other hand, comes into this match with a convincing win over Ireland by 8 wickets in New York.
