After the USA set the cricketing world alight with a historic upset win on Thursday, all eyes will turn to the India vs. Pakistan marquee clash in the ICC T20 Cricket World Cup 2024 this weekend, as the latest instalment of a storied cricketing rivalry takes place in New York.
Both India and Pakistan have won the T20 World Cup once and will be aiming to snap their respective silverware droughts. While India triumphed the inaugural edition in 2007, Pakistan took home the trophy in 2009.
The last time these two arch-rivals met in the T20 World Cup was in October 2022 at the Melbourne Cricket Ground, where fans witnessed a thriller showdown.
This promises to be an equally exciting matchup, with both sides empowered by explosive batting lineups and deadly bowling attacks.
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Historically speaking, India holds a massive upper hand, having come out on top in six of their seven completed games against Pakistan across all T20 World Cups, including during the most recent tournament in Australia in 2022.
Both sides have made contrasting starts to the ongoing T20 World Cup. The Men In Blue kicked off their campaign with a resounding eight-wicket victory over Ireland in their first Group A match at the Nassau County International Cricket Stadium in New York on Wednesday.
The Irish were bundled out for 96 thanks to some fantastic bowling by the Indian pace attack. Despite losing Virat Kohli early, skipper Rohit Sharma’s half-century and a handy knock by Rishabh Pant made light work of the chase.
The same cannot be said for their counterparts Pakistan, who looked sloppy as co-hosts USA turned up the heat in all departments, disintegrating them at the finish to record a historic Super Over victory.
The Sporting News brings you all the details regarding how to watch the India vs. Pakistan ICC T20 Cricket World Cup 2024 for free in North America.
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India vs. Pakistan T20 Cricket World Cup: How to watch for free
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India vs. Pakistan T20 Cricket World Cup TV details
- Match: India vs. Pakistan
- Date: Sunday, June 9, 2024
- Stage: Group Stage
- Start Time: 10:30 a.m. local time (ET)
- Venue: Nassau County International Cricket Stadium, New York
Fans in the United States and Canada can watch the 2024 T20 World Cup live on WillowTV.
Willow Sports is a cable TV channel. If it’s not included in your current package or if you don’t have cable, you can access it through Fubo.
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You can also stream the tournament live on Sling TV, which offers new subscribers $20 off their first month.
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When is the T20 Cricket World Cup?
The ICC Men’s T20 World Cup is back with its ninth edition in 2024, making it a historic event, as it takes place for the first time in the United States and the West Indies.
The tournament kicked off on June 1 with the co-hosts USA beating Canada at the Grand Prairie Stadium in Dallas, Texas.
This year’s expanded T20 World Cup sees 20 teams competing for the first time in its 17-year history. The 20 sides have been split into four groups, with the top two then advancing to the Super 8 round.
The Super 8s comprises of two groups, with the top two reaching the semi-finals. The final match is set for June 29.
T20 Cricket World Cup cities and stadiums
The T20 Cricket World Cup is being held across nine venues in the West Indies and the United States, hosting a total of 55 games.
This tournament marks cricket’s first major global event in the U.S., with 16 matches set to be played across three American venues: Central Broward Park & Broward County Stadium in Florida, Nassau County International Cricket Stadium in New York, and Grand Prairie Stadium in Texas.
Meanwhile, six nations from the West Indies will also play host: Antigua and Barbuda, Barbados, Guyana, Saint Lucia, St. Vincent and the Grenadines, and Trinidad and Tobago.
| Country | City | Stadium |
|---|---|---|
| Antigua and Barbuda | North Sound | Sir Vivian Richards Stadium |
| Barbados | Bridgetown | Kensington Oval |
| Guyana | Providence | Providence Stadium |
| Saint Lucia | Gros Islet | Daren Sammy Cricket Ground |
| Saint Vincent & the Grenadines | Kingstown | Arnos Vale Stadium |
| Trinidad and Tobago | San Fernando | Brian Lara Cricket Academy |
| United States | Lauderhill, Florida | Central Broward Park |
| United States | East Meadow, New York | Nassau County International Cricket Stadium |
| United States | Grand Prairie, Texas | Grand Prairie Stadium |