It is time for the biggest, most-anticipated Cricket World Cup 2019 clash to take place – India vs Pakistan. The arch-rivals meet for the first time after the cross-borden tensions between the two neighbouring nations escalated following the Pulwama attack.
The much-anticipated India vs Pakistan World Cup 2019 clash at the Old Trafford in Manchester on Sunday might be hit by scattered showers throughout the day. Cricket fans across the globe are praying that the rain gods stay away from Old Trafford on Sunday. Early morning in Manchester has given positive signs as the sun shined brightly, but the entire day's forecast is not too sunny.
While India are 6-0 ahead on the World Cup record, Pakistan will look to use their unpredictable status to repeat the heroics of their 2017 Champions Trophy final win.
India are on a roll after their victories over South Africa and Australia. Their last game against New Zealand was washed out.
The World Cup 2019 has already been infamous for having 3 matches washed out without a ball being bowled while another one between West Indies and South Africa just lasting for a mere 7.3 overs before rain intervened.
Pitch Report:
Out of 45 ODIs at the Old Trafford in Manchester, only 18 went in favour of the team batting first. In the last five List A games, the average score was 260. The team that wins the toss should opt to field first, bearing in mind the adverse weather conditions.
Key Stadium Facts:
This is the first ICC Cricket World Cup 2019 match at the venue. Also known as Emirates Old Trafford, it was first established in 1857 and can easily accommodate up to 19,000 people.
Hosting Tests since 1884, this is the second oldest Test venue in England. Its Pavilion End was recently remained as 'James Anderson' after England's leading Test wicket-taker.
This is not the first time, that this venue is hosting ICC Cricket World cup. Earlier it was used in 1975, 1979, 1983 and 1999 editions of the tournament.
If we take a look at ODI statistics, then this venue has hosted 46 matches so far. Out of these, 25 matches were won by home side, 12 by touring side while neutral side triumphed only 8 times.
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