T20 World Cup 2024, Match 19: India's Predicted Playing XI Against Pakistan

The T20 World Cup 2024 is creating a lot of buzz, especially with the highly anticipated match between arch-rivals India and Pakistan on June 9, 2024, at the Nassau County International Cricket Stadium in New York. The upcoming contest between the two rivals promises to be an interesting and exciting match with the unpredictable nature of the pitch also likely to play its part in the encounter. Ahead of the much-awaited encounter, we predict India's starting XI for the match.

Predicted XI

Rohit Sharma (c)

As the captain and an experienced opener, Rohit Sharma's aggressive start with the bat will be extremely crucial for the Indian team. His ability to anchor the innings and accelerate makes him indispensable at the top. With over 4000 runs and a strike rate of 139.98 in T20Is, Rohit is one of the top players in the T20 format. Rohit scored 52 in 37 balls against Ireland in his previous match on the same ground and he will look to continue piling on the runs at this venue against Pakistan.

Virat Kohli

Virat Kohli did not perform well against Ireland in India's first match, but we cannot deny his match-winning capabilities and ability to control pressure during the big games. Virat has 488 runs against Pakistan in T20Is, with a highest score of 82 not out and a strike rate of 123.85 in 10 matches. He will be eager to further improve his numbers against Pakistan in the upcoming contest.

Rishabh Pant (Wicketkeeper)

Pant's return from injury has been promising since IPL 2024, and his aggressive batting and wicketkeeping ability make him India's first-choice gloveman. Pant has scored 1023 runs in 67 T20Is with a strike rate of 126.76. He had a great start to the tournament, scoring an unbeaten 36 in 26 balls against Ireland,