![]() ![]() The possible return of Gill, who has scored four one-day international hundreds, including a double ton, this year, only makes Pakistan's task harder, as cricket's greatest rivals prepare for their biggest night. India were boosted by the appearance of opener Shubman Gill, who missed their opening two games after being hospitalised with illness. "I have so far never experienced where the crowd has gone against us."īoth sides trained amid a security presence on Friday, the streets outside the ground already bustling with excitement. My overall experience playing, not just in India, even outside India, is we get massive support. "They get behind you no matter what the situation of the game is. ![]() "You feel nice about playing in front of your home crowd. "I don't think there is any disadvantage," said Rohit. India captain Rohit Sharma said the expectant crowd will not create added pressure on his side in such a high-profile game. Pakistan completed the record chase in a World Cup to beat Sri Lanka after comfortably seeing off the Netherlands in their opener. They survived a wobble to beat Australia in their opening game before sweeping aside Afghanistan on Wednesday. Bid to virtually meet Amp Worlds Brent Rivera, Lexi Rivera, Pierson Wodzynski, Ben Azelart, Dom Brack, Andrew Davila, and Jeremy Hutchins when you are. India, meanwhile, are the strong tournament favourites. Such records are made to be broken and I try to break them." Saturday's hosts have won all seven, including the 2011 semi-final in Mohali as India went on to win the title. They have met India seven times at the 50-over World Cup. There was one Pakistani journalist at Babar's news conference.īut with the tide firmly against them, Pakistan are bidding to put to bed the statistic that bothers them most. The tensions mean few, if any, Pakistan fans will be in Ahmedabad for Saturday's match because of trouble in obtaining visas. Last month India refused to travel to Pakistan for the Asia Cup, instead playing their games in Sri Lanka. Since 2013, Pakistan and India have only played each other in ICC global tournaments such as the World Cup, or in Asia Cup matches at neutral venues. This latest meeting will be played amid the continued political tensions between the two countries. On Saturday the eyes of the entire cricketing world will be on the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad.Ī World Cup that has so far somewhat meandered through its first nine days is ready for lift-off. This fixture causes the two countries, with their combined population of more than 1.5bn, to stand still.
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