Fans of Men in Blue are getting ready for the much-anticipated clash of IND vs PAK at the ongoing ICC Cricket World Cup. A wave of excitement swept over the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad, as fans decked in blue gathered to rally behind the Men in Blue. This thrilling encounter promises to be a spectacle of skill, strategy, and cricketing passion.
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The battleground for this fierce rivalry, Narendra Modi Stadium, will come alive as India and Pakistan lock horns. For India, the mission is clear – extend their seven-match winning streak against Pakistan, while the latter aims to break free from their World Cup drought against their arch-rivals.
#WATCH | Ahmedabad, Gujarat: Cricket fans cheer for team India ahead of the ICC World Cup match against Pakistan today. Visuals from outside the Narendra Modi stadium pic.twitter.com/KD7m8OCM8l
— ANI (@ANI) October 14, 2023
As the sun began to rise over Ahmedabad, dedicated fans started queuing outside the stadium. Many of them donned the iconic blue Indian cricket team jerseys and proudly waved the national tricolour, chanting “India” with unwavering enthusiasm.
This high-stakes showdown follows India’s two encounters with Pakistan during a victorious Asia Cup campaign. The group stage match was abandoned due to rain, but India secured a resounding win during the Super Four stage.
Fans roaring "Kohli, Kohli" outside the Narendra Modi Stadium.
– The face of world cricket. pic.twitter.com/l7t23QWiEL
— Johns. (@CricCrazyJohns) October 14, 2023
India commenced their World Cup campaign with wins over Australia and Afghanistan, while Pakistan has notched two victories, gaining momentum ahead of this marquee clash.
Fans are hoping that the stalwarts of the Men in Blue, including Virat Kohli, skipper Rohit Sharma, Jasprit Bumrah, KL Rahul, and Mohammed Siraj, maintain their consistent performances, thereby extending the country’s winning streak against Pakistan in 50-over World Cups to an impressive 8-0.
The crazy crowd outside Narendra Modi Stadium 5 hours before the match. pic.twitter.com/R30HcUtmJa
— Mufaddal Vohra (@mufaddal_vohra) October 14, 2023
IND vs PAK Head-to-Head
In head-to-head ODI World Cup matches, India has reigned supreme, winning all seven games against their arch-rivals, boasting a flawless 100% win record.
As the stage is set and the players prepare for this epic clash, the world watches in eager anticipation. The Narendra Modi Stadium is a cauldron of excitement, pulsating with the hopes and dreams of millions. May the best team prevail, but one thing is certain – cricket fans across the globe are in for a thrilling spectacle as the Men in Blue face off against their most formidable rivals in the world’s biggest cricketing event.
