India are up and running in the ICC Cricket World Cup 2023 as they have won two consecutive games and now are looking ahead to the high voltage India vs Pakistan clash at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad. A very crucial game at this stage of the competition as the winner of this match gets a both confidence boost and secures three consecutive victories in three games putting a step ahead in the race to the semifinals. Easier said then done as the pressure of the game is as high as ever. Both teams are coming out from victories. Although India looks a better side, Pakistan can surprise anyone on their day. Ahmedabad has historically provided good conditions for both batters and bowlers which further excites fan waiting to see a good contest of bat and ball which will provide the spark in the ICC Cricket World Cup 2023. 'Ninety Nine Percent He Is Available' Rohit Sharma Provides Update On Shubman Gill's Health Ahead of IND vs PAK ICC Cricket World Cup 2023 Match.

India has a pretty much settled squad going into the IND vs PAK clash. Captain Rohit Sharma, Virat Kohli, KL Rahul all have runs behind them and the bowling has also been doing well with the likes of Jasprit Bumrah, Kuldeep Yadav and Ravindra Jadeja leading charge. There is a place which is open to a few bowlers depending on the conditions. Ravichandran Ashwin played in the first game, while Shardul Thakur played in the second game. While none was significantly impactful, they did do their roles when called upon. Given Pakistan are not the best team against spin bowling and Babar Azam has had problems to offspin when introduced early, Ravichandran Ashwin might get the edge over Shardul Thakur.

Shubman Gill is still uncertain for the match against Pakistan at Ahmedabad, a ground he loves playing on as he knows the conditions well playing for his IPL franchise. Ishan Kishan provided confidence by getting runs during the match against Afghanistan yet, the presence of Shubman Gill provides additional confidence to coach and captain. Captain Rohit Sharma said he is 99% available and the final assessment is to be made on the morning of matchday. Gill took part in the practice session ahead of the match and is expected to be available for the match.  'Ninety Nine Percent He Is Available' Rohit Sharma Provides Update On Shubman Gill's Health Ahead of IND vs PAK ICC Cricket World Cup 2023 Match.

India Likely Playing XI vs Pakistan: Rohit Sharma (C), Shubman Gill, Virat Kohli, Shreyas Iyer, KL Rahul (Wk), Hardik Pandya, Ravindra Jadeja, Ravichandran Ashwin, Jasprit Bumrah, Kuldeep Yadav, Mohammed Siraj.

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