As the clock ticks down to the eagerly awaited India vs Pakistan (IND vs PAK) match in the ICC Cricket World Cup 2023 on October 14, anticipation is building among millions of sports fans in both countries. The arch-rivals are getting ready to face off, and the excitement has peaked as the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) has organized a pre-match ceremony.
At first, the BCCI had decided against hosting an opening ceremony for the inaugural match of the ICC Cricket World Cup 2023. Nevertheless, they have now announced that there will be a pre-match event on October 14, showcasing performances by three renowned singers: Arijit Singh, Sukhwinder Singh, and Shankar Mahadevan. The board announced that the ‘Musical Odyssey’ will begin at 12:30 pm IST.
The IND vs PAK match is scheduled for 2 pm IST, with the ceremony commencing at 12:30 pm IST.
IND vs PAK pre-match show: When & where will it take place?
The ceremony is scheduled to take place before the India vs Pakistan match at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad on October 14. The pre-match event will commence at 12:30 pm IST, which is one and a half hours before the local start time of the match at 2 pm.
IND vs PAK pre-match show: Who will perform?
The musical celebration will feature appearances and performances by prominent Bollywood singers and musicians, including Arijit Singh, Shankar Mahadevan, Sukhwinder Singh, and more.
Reports suggest that Neha Kakkar will perform during the innings break in Ahmedabad.
Live Streaming & Broadcast
The Star Sports network in India will broadcast the IND vs PAK pre-match ceremony live in India. Fans can also watch it live on the Disney+Hotstar app and website for free.
With Team India in outstanding form, the fans are eagerly looking forward as India aims to continue their unbeaten streak in 50-over World Cups against their arch-rivals. Nevertheless, it’s worth noting that Pakistan has also made a strong start in the 2023 World Cup, winning both of their matches. Their remarkable victory over Sri Lanka, where they successfully chased down a total of 345 runs, was largely due to Mohammad Rizwan’s unbeaten 131 and his partnership of 176 runs with Abdullah Shafique, who also scored a brilliant century.
India holds a clear advantage over Pakistan in the upcoming World Cup match. On paper, India’s team looks considerably stronger, particularly with a batting lineup featuring top and in-form players. The performance of Pakistan’s bowlers, despite their intent, may lack the necessary firepower, and this is likely to heavily influence the outcome of the match. Additionally, it’s important to highlight India’s dominance in ODI World Cup encounters against Pakistan, as Pakistan has never managed to secure a win against the Men in Blue.
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