Excessive-scoring matches are commonplace within the ongoing ODI World Cup. The India-Pakistan conflict on the Narendra Modi Stadium is predicted to observe swimsuit.
Within the opening sport on the similar venue, England posted 282/9, however New Zealand chased it down in simply 36.2 overs. The black-soil floor in Ahmedabad may lead to one other run-fest on October 14.
The Pakistan staff had a chronic coaching session beneath the lights on Thursday. Upon reaching the bottom, the staff gathered in a single nook, the place Mickey Arthur, the director of cricket, was seen discussing methods.
After about 10 minutes, the huddle dispersed, with the gamers cheering loudly. Mohammad Rizwan swept and reverse swept an area left-arm wrist spinner for an hour battling the humid situations, whereas Shaheen Shah Afridi and Mohammad Wasim Jr. bowled stump-to-stump beneath the cautious commentary of bowling coach Morne Morkel.
Regardless of stringent safety measures, Pakistan’s gamers appeared relaxed throughout their three-hour coaching session. Captain Babar Azam actively engaged in conversations with the staff. India enters the match following a convincing eight-wicket victory over Afghanistan, whereas Pakistan not too long ago achieved the best profitable run chase in ODI World Cups, pursuing 345 runs towards Sri Lanka.
Pakistan will practice within the afternoon on Friday and India, at evening.