India vs Pakistan, T20 World Cup 2024: The T20 World Cup 2024 is all set to begin on June 1 in the West Indies and the United States of America as the full schedule was unveiled by the ICC a few days back.
While the opening match of the tournament will be played between co-hosts USA and Canada on June 1, the much-anticipated India vs Pakistan match is scheduled to be played on Sunday, June 9.
The high-voltage fixture is set to be played at the Nassau County International Cricket Stadium in New York, a venue that was unveiled by the ICC on Wednesday.
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Apart from the India vs Pakistan clash, the 34,000-seat stadium will also host eight matches at the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2024
Talking about the building of the stadium, the design team behind the project, Populous, was also involved in the planning of the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad and the stadium of Premier League club Tottenham Hotspur Stadium in London.
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A drop-in pitch just like that used at Adelaide Oval and Eden Park, is currently being curated in Florida. It will be transported to New York in early May to be added to the stadium.
“We are excited to be unveiling the Nassau County International Cricket Stadium in New York ahead of the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2024,” ICC Chief Executive Geoff Allardice said.
It is an incredibly important milestone in the lead-up to the biggest ICC event ever, with work commencing on the stadium which will be able to accommodate 34,000 cricket fans.”
“We are partnering with world-class suppliers to deliver the modular stadium to ensure that players and fans can enjoy an unforgettable experience across the eight matches in New York in June this year.”
The tournament consisting of four groups of five teams each is scheduled to run till June 29 with the final schedule to be played in Barbados.
Ahead of the massive Pakistan game, the Men in Blue will kick off their T20 World Cup 2024 campaign against Ireland on June 5 in New York.
India and Pakistan are pooled alongside the USA, Ireland, and Canada in Group A.
The last time India and Pakistan clashed in a T20 World Cup was at the Melbourne Cricket Ground (MCG) in 2022 when the two teams produced a thriller and a Virat Kohli masterclass guided the Rohit Sharma-led side to a memorable win.