ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 16th T20 Match India vs Pakistan Match Details and Prediction

Oct 23, 2022

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The 16th match of the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2022 will see India (IND) take on Pakistan (PAK) at the iconic Melbourne Cricket Ground (MCG) in Melbourne on Sunday, October 23. Ahead of the match, here’s everything you need to know about the IND vs PAK Dream11 prediction.

India and Pakistan will start their ICC T20 World Cup campaign in what will be the most-awaited clash of the competition. Pakistan has been brilliant in the build-up to the tournament, impressing against New Zealand and England. They will rely on their opening duo of Mohammad Rizwan and Babar Azam to lead the way once again.

As for Team India, they head into the tournament as one of the favorites. Their batting unit has been in fine form over the last few months, with Suryakumar Yadav standing out. Although they are without Jasprit Bumrah, India has a well-balanced bowling attack capable of holding its own against the very best.

While Pakistan won the previous IND vs PAK fixture in the T20 World Cup, India holds the edge ahead of the fixture. With both teams eyeing a big win, a cracker of a contest beckons at the MCG on Sunday.

IND vs PAK Match Details, ICC T20 World Cup 2022

The 16th game of the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2022 between India and Pakistan will be played on October 23 at the Melbourne Cricket Ground in Melbourne. The game is set to take place at 1:30 PM IST. 

IND vs PAK, ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2022, Super 12, Group 2, Match 16

Date and Time: 23rd October 2022, 1:30 PM IST
Venue: Melbourne Cricket Ground, Melbourne

IND vs PAK pitch report for ICC T20 World Cup 2022, Match 16

The pitch at the MCG is a decent one to bat on, with the average first-innings total being 145 in the last three matches. The pacers have accounted for 23 out of 28 wickets in those three matches. The spinners should also have a say, with the dimensions of the ground-bound to come into play. The chasing team has won the last three matches here, enticing sides to bat second upon winning the toss.
Matches won by teams batting first: 0
Matches won by teams bowling first: 3
1st-innings score: 145
2nd-innings score: 146

IND vs PAK Form Guide

India: W-W-W-W-L
Pakistan: W-W-L-W-W

Pakistan probable playing 11

Mohammad Rizwan (wk), Babar Azam (c), Haider Ali, Fakhar Zaman/Shan Masood, Iftikhar Ahmed, Asif Ali, Shadab Khan, Mohammad Nawaz, Shaheen Afridi, Naseem Shah, and Haris Rauf.

India is probable playing 11

KL Rahul, Rohit Sharma (c), Virat Kohli, Suryakumar Yadav, Hardik Pandya, Dinesh Karthik (wk), Axar Patel, Harshal Patel, Bhuvneshwar Kumar, Arshdeep Singh, and Yuzvendra Chahal.

IND vs PAK Dream11 match top picks top Wicketkeeper PickMohammad Rizwan (73 matches, 2460 runs, SR: 128.06)

Mohammad Rizwan has been in fine form in the format, scoring 821 runs in 18 matches. Although he averages 54.73 this year, his strike rate is often on the slower side. However, Rizwan’s consistency and record against India should make him a top pick for your IND vs PAK Dream11 prediction team.

Top Batter Pick Suryakumar Yadav (34 matches, 1045 runs, Average: 38.70)

Suryakumar Yadav is another top pick for your IND vs PAK Dream11 prediction team and with good reason. He is the second-highest run-scorer in T20Is this year, scoring 801 runs in just 23 innings. He has a T20I strike rate of over 150 and 10 scores of 50 or more in the format. Given his ability to play spin and pace well, Surya is one to watch out for.

Top All-rounder PickHardik Pandya (73 matches, 989 runs, 54 wickets)

Hardik Pandya is perhaps India’s most important player given his unique skill set. While he strikes at 148.5 with the bat, Hardik’s bowling prowess is bound to have a say in this game. Given his recent form and the conditions on offer, Pandya is a must-have in your IND vs PAK Dream11 prediction team.

Top Bowler PickShaheen Afridi (40 matches, 47 wickets, Average: 24.32)

Shaheen Afridi is set to make his return to international cricket after suffering an injury earlier in the year. The left-arm pacer has a fine record in this format, picking up 47 wickets at an average of 24.32. The left arm claimed three wickets against India in the previous edition and given his ability, Shaheen is a top choice for your IND vs PAK Dream11 prediction team.

Match prediction: India to win this contest.

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