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The most-awaited group stage clash in the ninth edition of the ICC Men's T20 World Cup, taking place in the U.S.A and West Indies, between India and Pakistan is around the corner as the two teams are scheduled to face each other on Sunday in New York.
In this article, we’ll look at all the big news that took place on Saturday, June 8, but before that, let's check the matches scheduled for the day.
Today's match preview
ICC Men's T20 World Cup 2024:
- India vs Pakistan: India will play against their arch-rivals Pakistan in the Group A match of the T20 World Cup 2024 at the Nassau County International Cricket Stadium in New York. After winning their tournament opener in a convincing manner against Ireland, India will be confident to keep up their winning momentum. On the other side, Pakistan suffered a shock defeat at the hands of the USA in their T20 World Cup 2024 opener, putting themselves under all sorts of pressure in regard to securing a spot in the Super 8 stage.
- Oman vs Scotland: Scotland and Oman will lock horns in a thrilling contest at North Sound, Antigua's Sir Vivian Richards Stadium. Ahead of this clash, Scotland saw their T20 World Cup 2024 opener against England wash out in Barbados. Oman lost their first game of the tournament against Namibia in a Super Over before losing their second game against Australia.
Major cricket events that happened on June 8
David Miller's half-century helps South Africa beat Netherlands by 4 wickets
In a low-scoring thriller between South Africa and the Netherlands, the Proteas completed their revenge and won the match by four wickets with 7 balls remaining. Sybrand Engelbrecht (40) and Logan van Beek's (23) 54-run partnership for the seventh wicket helped the Netherlands go past the 100-run mark as Ottneil Baartman picked up four wickets while Anrich Nortje and Marco Jansen dismissed two players each. South Africa lost early wickets as they were reduced to 12/4 in 4.3 overs. However, David Miller (59*) and Tristan Stubbs (33) ensured the victory for their side.
Australia register highest score in T20 World Cup 2024; beat England by 36 runs
In the 17th match of the ICC Men's T20 World Cup 2024 between Australia and England at the Kensington Oval, Barbados, the 2021 T20 World Cup champions registered the highest total in the tournament and became the first team to move past the 200-run mark. Warner (39 off 16) and Head (34 off 18) combined for 70 runs in 5 overs for the first wicket followed by Mitchell Marsh and Marcus Stoinis' hard hitting that helped the Aussies to put 201 runs on the board. England openers Phil Salt and Jos Buttler gave a decent start, however, Adam Zampa removed both openers and Australia took control of the match.
Akeal Hosein's 5-wicket haul help Windies beat Uganda by 134 runs
Batting first, West Indies put 173 runs on the board at a loss of five wickets with Johnson Charles scoring 44 off 42 with two sixes and 4 fours followed by Andre Russell's unbeaten knock of 30 off 17. In the second innings, the Windies didn't let any Uganda batter to settle as Akeal Hosein picked up five wickets while Alzarri Joseph dismissed two players to bowl out Uganda to 39 runs in 12 overs.
Team India batting coach gives update on Team India's batting lineup vs. Pakistan
Virat Kohli opened in the T20 World Cup 2024 when he walked out to bat alongside Rohit Sharma in Team India's opening match against Ireland. But will he continue to open for the side in a high-octane match against Pakistan? However, the answer to this will be revealed when the two sides take the field, but batting coach Vikram Rathour confirmed that Rishabh Pant will continue to bat at the No. 3 position.
WATCH: Indian fans' hilarious exchange with Pakistan's Shaheen Afridi ahead of T20 WC'24 clash
Ahead of the high-octane clash between arch-rivals India and Pakistan in the ICC Men's T20 World Cup 2024 at the Nassau County International Cricket Stadium in New York on Sunday, June 9, a group of Indian fans were spotted interacting with Pakistan star pacer Shaheen Shah Afridi. The Indian fans and Pakistan bowler had a fun conversation where a fan asked Afridi to consider Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli his "good friends".
New York tightens security ahead of IND vs PAK T20WC 2024 clash
With the highly-anticipated clash of the T20 World Cup 2024 just one night away, New York has scaled up the security, ensuring the safe conduct of the IND vs PAK match after it received threats from pro-ISIS groups. Nassau County Executive Bruce Blakeman said, "We will leave no stone unturned to keep everyone safe. We have the best of intelligence."
Drake places $650k bet on India vs Pakistan T20 World Cup 2024 clash
The highly-anticipated India versus Pakistan clash at the ICC Men's T20 World Cup 2024 has grabbed the attention of the world with the American rapper and singer Drake placing a $650k bet on the match including the Super Over. India and Pakistan are scheduled to face each other at the Nassau County International Cricket Stadium in New York on Sunday, June 9.
