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[Saba Sports News] Pakistan’s captain, Babar Azam, has revealed that the pressure of securing tickets for the highly anticipated ICC Cricket World Cup encounter with India in Ahmedabad is even more significant than the match itself. The intense cricket rivalry between the two nations generates substantial global viewership and passionate support.
India, riding high with two consecutive wins, is brimming with confidence as they prepare to face Pakistan at Ahmedabad’s Narendra Modi Stadium. When asked about the pressure ahead of this epic World Cup clash, Babar humorously but sensibly responded, “There is more pressure for match tickets than the match.”
In their last encounter at the 2019 ICC Cricket World Cup, India extended their unbeaten streak against Pakistan with a commanding victory. Rohit Sharma’s exceptional performance, scoring 140 runs from 113 deliveries, played a crucial role in India’s total of 336/5.
Despite rain interruptions leading to a shortened match, Pakistan managed only 212/6, falling 89 runs short per the Duckworth-Lewis-Stern (DLS) method, further solidifying India’s dominance in World Cup meetings.
The upcoming game on October 14th has been overshadowed by India’s impressive 7-0 record in World Cup matches against Pakistan. However, Babar Azam expressed confidence in his team’s ability to perform well in front of fans and downplayed the historical records, emphasizing the importance of living in the present.