India will play against Pakistan in the match no 22 of ICC Cricket World Cup (CWC), 2019. India Pakistan games are high-pressure ones which affect both sets of players as losing is one option they do not have. Prior to the game, we saw both the countries involved with provoking advertisements which did not go down well with the majority of viewers. There is so much at stake in this game that invariably it becomes bigger than the tournament itself. But with the weather forecast predicting high chances of rain, it may very well prove to be a dampener. India enjoys the upper hand when it comes to World Cup games with Pakistan but given the unpredictable nature of Sarfaraz Ahmed’s team, they can never be counted out. So who are the players that can turn the games on its head, provided there is one? We take a close look. India vs Pakistan Cricket Score 22th ODI Match.

Virat Kohli: Indian skipper Virat Kohli was close to winning his first major championship leading the team back in 2017 in England. But in the finals of the Champions Trophy, Pakistan beat his side in a one-sided contest. That defeat will be on the minds of  Virat Kohli and co as they look for revenge. Kohli played well against Australia and if he gets in, the opposition is in trouble. India vs Pakistan ICC CWC 2019 at Manchester: How Rain and Weather Can Affect Today’s Match; From DLS Method to Ticket Refund, Everything Explained.

Rohit Sharma: India played Pakistan twice last year in the Asia Cup and opener Rohit Sharma got runs in both those games. Rohit Sharma will have to counter the swing of Pakistan pacers who can be quite vicious with the new ball. In overcast conditions, it is imperative for the Indian vice-captain to get his team to a good start.

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Jasprit Bumrah:  A young Jasprit Bumrah bowled a no-ball in the final of Champions Trophy 2017 to Pakistan opener Fakhar Zaman and got him dismissed. The left-handed batsmen then went on to bat India out of the contest while Bumrah was subjected to a lot of criticism. Fast forward two years and the Mumbai Indians pacer has the chance to get over those painful events with a solid performance.

Sarfaraz Ahmed: The Pakistan skipper is under pressure after the defeat at the hands of Australia and must guide his troops well in Manchester. He will have to be smart with his decision making on the field as India boasts of some great batsmen in their ranks. His batting in the lower order could also be crucial.

Mohammad Amir: A fifer in the previous game against defending champions Australia has his morale boosted. Mohammad Amir is one of the few bowlers in the world that enjoys a good track record against Virat Kohli which tells us about his calibre.

Pakistan has never defeated India at the World Cups starting with their first contest in 1992 and given the form the two sides are in, looks like Pakistan’s wait for a first win will only get longer.

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