India vs Pakistan World Cup 2023 Highlights: India dominate Pakistan in this high-stake duel! Win by 7 wickets!

Both the teams had assembled for the National Anthem which is now over. The atmosphere in the stadium is worth watching and if you are missing it, we are here to bring you all the updates from the ground, live!

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“Yeah, to be honest, we wanted to bowl first. Yes, we have a good two wins, and the momentum is too high. And we will try to carry it to this game as well. To be honest, improvement in the field. If we had to win matches, we have to field well. We have no changes. We are going with the same team,” Azam said after losing the toss.

“It cannot get bigger than this. Fantastic atmosphere. You always dream of playing in front of such a big crowd and it is really special. No particular reason. The wicket isn't going to change much. Also, dew may play a factor in the second half of the match. Lot of boxes ticked but we want to keep striving for the best. Everyday. Every game. We want to be at our best. Keeping yourself relaxed is the most important factor in this World Cup. We have got players in the squad that keep the environment relaxed and it's really important while playing a big tournament like this. Gill is back in place of Ishan. Unfortunate for Ishan for missing out. I feel for him. He steps up every time when the team wants. Gill loves playing here and has a very good record here. It's good that he is back,” Rohit Sharma said after winning the toss.

India Playing XI : Rohit Sharma (c), Shubman Gill, Virat Kohli, Shreyas Iyer, Lokesh Rahul (wk), Hardik Pandya, Ravindra Jadeja, Shardul Thakur, Kuldeep Yadav, Jasprit Bumrah, Mohammed Siraj

Pakistan Playing XI : Abdullah Shafique, Imam-ul-Haq, Babar Azam (c), Mohammad Rizwan (wk), Saud Shakeel, Iftikhar Ahmed, Mohammad Nawaz, Shadab Khan (vc), Hasan Ali, Shaheen Afridi, Haris Rauf

Sanjay Manjrekar commented on the pitch, mentioning the specific boundary distances – a 72-meter straight boundary and a 76-meter boundary in the covers region, with a square boundary of 60 meters. He suggested that the batters might aim for the square boundary, noting a slight initial moisture that was expected to dissipate, along with the absence of grass on the surface.

Waqar Younis expressed his optimism about the pitch upon Pakistan's arrival, highlighting the absence of grass and predicting that the surface would become firmer as the game progressed.

Sanjay Manjrekar inquired about the possibility of Ashwin playing, taking the pitch conditions into consideration.

Irfan Pathan shared his perspective, anticipating the pitch to firm up and recommending Shardul as a preferable choice over Ashwin due to the humid conditions, which could facilitate swing bowling, making an additional fast bowler a valuable asset.

Shumbham Gill who was down with dengue will be playing today's match against Pakistan and the India side couldn't be happier! However, Ishan Kishan has been ousted from this game.

Rohit Sharma has won the toss and chose to field first against Pakistan. Stay with us for all the upcoming drama on the field!

There were reports that singers like Arijit Singh and Sukhwinder Singh will be performing ahead of the game. However, as of now, there has been no announcement of the same. Stay tuned with us for further updates.

Fans perform havan in Mumbai for Team India's success in today's match.

The Narendra Modi Stadium records an average innings score of 223, ranking it as the fourth lowest among all the tournament venues. In One Day Internationals (ODIs), pacers have displayed their prowess, maintaining a commendable average of 26.4, while keeping their economy rate at 4.9. They have managed to secure a significant 62.3% of the wickets. Notably, New Zealand exhibited an impressive run rate of 7.8 runs per over in the tournament opener at this venue. It remains a compelling narrative to observe how these two formidable pace attacks will perform under these conditions. (Inputs from ICC Online Media Zone)

The excitement for this match is already at its peak, promising massive viewership. And, to add an extra layer of excitement to the India vs Pakistan World Cup clash, a musical ceremony is scheduled an hour before the game at 12.30 pm.

Arijit Singh and Sukhwinder Singh are expected to perform at this pre-match extravaganza. (Read More)

If you happen to be in Ahmedabad and are still on the hunt for accommodation, you might find yourself facing quite a challenge. Hotels were fully booked months in advance, and the prices of black market tickets skyrocketed to as high as 25 lakhs. In fact, when some people offer last-minute match tickets for 25 grand, many consider it a relative bargain. This is just one illustration of the fervor that surrounds the India vs Pakistan match.

India: Rohit Sharma (c), Hardik Pandya (vc), Shubman Gill, Virat Kohli, Shreyas Iyer, KL Rahul, Ravindra Jadeja, Shardul Thakur, Jasprit Bumrah, Mohammed Siraj, Kuldeep Yadav, Mohammed Shami, Ravichandran Ashwin, Ishan Kishan, Suryakumar Yadav.

Pakistan: Babar Azam (c), Shadab Khan, Fakhar Zaman, Imam-ul-Haq, Abdullah Shafique, Mohammad Rizwan, Saud Shakeel, Iftikhar Ahmed, Salman Ali Agha, Mohammad Nawaz, Usama Mir, Haris Rauf, Hasan Ali, Shaheen Afridi, Mohammad Wasim.

India's young batting sensation, Shubman Gill, is likely to make his World Cup debut today. Having missed India's first two matches against Australia and Afghanistan due to dengue, Gill is now set for a comeback to a venue where he has a strong batting record. Arriving in Ahmedabad a day ahead of his teammates, he underwent an intensive hour-long batting session. Rohit Sharma has given a vote of confidence, stating that Gill is '99 percent available' for today's match. Although the meaning of the remaining 1 percent remains a mystery, this overwhelmingly positive update from India's captain all but assures Gill's participation. Gill has limited ODI experience against Pakistan, with just two matches during last month's Asia Cup, where he scored 10 and 58.

Welcome, cricket lovers! Today marks the epic showdown between India and Pakistan. It's a day to drop everything else and immerse yourself in the world of cricket. For the first time in seven years, these two cricket giants will clash on Indian soil. With both teams having a perfect record so far, today's match will inevitably bring one of them a 'LOSS.' Fasten your seatbelts; it's going to be a thrilling roller coaster of a day!