Security increased in New York as India and Pakistan get ready for T20 World Cup clash

The T20 World Cup begins in Dallas, Texas, tonight but all eyes will be on the big showdown between India and Pakistan in a little over a week.

The Indian team has already set up base in New York where they will play their opening match of the tournament against Ireland at the purpose-built Nassau International Stadium on Wednesday. Then, their focus will shift to the all-important face-off against neighbours Pakistan on Sunday.

The team in green landed in Dallas on Saturday after a tough T20 series defeat in England. They will have to hit the ground running straight away as they face hosts USA on Thursday in Texas before travelling to New York for the India match.

The build-up to the showpiece T20 event has been fairly subdued, especially in North America. However, the expectation is that there will be enough buzz once the matches begin.