ODI World Cup 2023: India vs Pakistan clash is set to start with opening ceremony
Opening ceremony in IND vs PAK (Source: Twitter)
On October 14, India and Pakistan are poised to add a new chapter to their age-old rivalry in the ODI World Cup 2023, taking place at the colossal Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad. The highly anticipated clash is set to be witnessed by iconic figures from Indian cinema, including Amitabh Bachchan and Rajinikanth.
Adding to the star-studded affair, the legendary ‘Master Blaster’ Sachin Tendulkar will also grace the event. Additionally, the renowned Bollywood singer Arijit Singh is expected to deliver a live performance on this grand occasion. Earlier the ODI World Cup 2023’s opening ceremony was canceled. There’s a possibility of a pre-match program preceding the intense showdown between India and Pakistan.
Although the opening ceremony for the ODI World Cup 2023 has been called off, there is a chance of a spectacular program preceding the India-Pakistan clash. Therefore, fans attending the massive stadium on Saturday can anticipate not only witnessing captivating cricket between two formidable teams but also experiencing the presence of numerous superstars from various domains. It’s worth noting that these two teams had recent encounters at the 2023 Asia Cup on a couple of occasions.
India will look to continue their domination against Pakistan
The inaugural match in Pallekele was abandoned due to rain after just one innings. In contrast, the second encounter between the perennial rivals, held in Colombo, concluded with a resounding 228-run victory for Rohit Sharma’s team. Under the captaincy of Babar Azam, Pakistan had a forgettable Asia Cup campaign. The team even suffered two defeats in the warm-up games leading up to the World Cup. Despite this, they managed to secure a win against the Netherlands in their World Cup opener. They even followed it up with another convincing victory against Sri Lanka.
Having endured a seven-match losing streak against India in ODI World Cups, the former champions are cautiously optimistic about turning the tide. On the other hand, Team India, riding high on their recent successes. The side also clinched the Asia Cup and started their ODI World Cup 2023 campaign with a six-wicket win against Australia. Before the much-anticipated clash with Pakistan, they are set to face Afghanistan on Wednesday, October 11.
