‘Ek din mein teen teen matches’ – Fans react as India and Pakistan likely to play against each other on October 14 in ODI World Cup 2023
India vs Pakistan World Cup match is set to happen on October 14.
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Jul 31, 2023 4:24 pm
India vs Pakistan (Source: Twitter)
The drama regarding the schedule as well as venues for the ODI World Cup 2023 is still not stopping as the much anticipated India-Pakistan group clash for the upcoming major tournament is set to be played on October 14 which is a day prior to the originally planned date. Also, if these alternations are to be made to the World Cup schedule, then there will also be some other changes to be made in other fixtures, and the last day for these changes is believed to be July 31.
A week earlier, the secretary of the Indian Cricket Board, Jay Shah said that an alternation in the schedule of the ODI World Cup 2023 was more likely as three boards have already written to the Apex Cricket Council requesting possible adjustments. Shah also went on to say that just the dates as well as times of the matches would be changed in order to decrease the gap to 4-5 days and there will be no possible changes in the venues.
India will be entering as favourites based on past records
The 2023 ODI World Cup match between India and Pakistan is set to be postponed after Ahmedabad’s local police voiced worries about providing appropriate security on October 15, which also happens to be the first day of the Hindu festival Navaratri. The size of the game and the celebratory mood of the religious celebration may make it difficult for the authorities to manage the situation appropriately.
Fans and stakeholders who had already made travel plans, including reserving flights and accommodations in Ahmedabad in anticipation of viewing much-awaited India vs. Pakistan match, were alarmed by the revelation of a potential schedule change. This game has always been one of the most watched athletic events in the globe, and cricket fans from both nations anxiously anticipate this fierce matchup.
Adding to the excitement of this potential schedule change, India holds a perfect 7-0 head-to-head record against Pakistan in Cricket World Cup history. The teams last faced off during the 2019 World Cup, and anticipation is high ahead of their eighth meeting at the 2023 marquee event. Pakistan’s team will be eager to rewrite the history books and register their first victory in the tournament’s history.
