India and Pakistan are gearing up for an electrifying Group A showdown in Match 19 of the ICC T20 World Cup 2024. The much-anticipated clash is set for Sunday, June 9, at Nassau County International Cricket Stadium in New York.
Haris Rauf will be eager to prevent Rishabh Pant from making significant contributions at the number three spot. Rauf, a versatile fast bowler, has bowled four deliveries to Pant, who has scored just three runs off him in one innings.
Bumrah delivered a stellar performance against Ireland, earning the Man of the Match award. Following a strong IPL 2024 season, Bumrah is now focused on containing Pakistan's consistent scorer, Babar Azam. In their encounters, Bumrah has bowled 10 deliveries to Babar, conceding just 13 runs without claiming his wicket.
Mohammad Amir has challenged Virat Kohli in previous encounters but has yet to claim his wicket. In two innings, the left-arm pacer has bowled 19 deliveries to Kohli, 12 of which were dot balls. Kohli has managed to score 16 runs against Amir at a strike rate of 84.21.
Shaheen Afridi will be eager to take on Rohit Sharma in the powerplay. According to ESPNcricinfo, the left-arm pacer has bowled six deliveries to Rohit in T20Is across two innings, with Rohit scoring just four runs and being dismissed once. Rohit averages 4 and has a strike rate of 66.66 against Afridi.