ICC Cricket World Cup 2023: India vs Pakistan match today, Details inside

In a much awaited showdown, cricket fans from all around are geared up for the India vs Pakistan match today. Today’s clash is set to take place at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad.

The India-Pakistan cricket rivalry is one of the fiercest in the world of sports. Matches between the two never fail to attract significant viewership. The excitement for today’s match extends beyond the cricket field. Restauants, bars, markets, and malls are likely to be packed with fans from both countries, eager to witness this thrilling contest.

To accommodate the ‘extra rush’ of cricket fans, Indian Railways is reportedly going to run two special trains from Mumbai to Ahmedabad. In the interest of safety and security, the Ahmedabad police have declared the city a ‘no drone zone’ for the day.

So far, both India and Pakistan have played two matches each in the ongoing ICC Men’s World Cup tournament. This is going to be the eighth match between India and Pakistan in 50-over World Cups with India having won all the matches.

Ahead of the match, the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) has organized a pre-match event featuring performances by the Bollywood singers Arijit Singh, Shankar Mahadevan, and Sukhwinder Singh.

The presence of notable personalities is an add-on too the event. Indian cinema superstars Amitabh Bachchan and Rajinikanth, along with cricket legend Sachin Tendulkar are set to be in attendance to witness today’s India vs Pakistan match.

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The match will be broadcasted live on Star Sports channel. Indian viewers can also enjoy free live streaming of the game through the Disney + Hotstar app and website. Social Media giant Meta has partnered with the ICC for World Cup 2023 coverage on platforms like Instagram, WhatsApp, Facebook, and threads.

Coming to the weather forecast for the day, Indian meteorological department (IMD) has predicted clear skies. In case of light or moderate rainfall, it is expected to be limited to certain areas and is unlikely to disrupt the match.