India vs Pakistan World Cup: Virat Kohli confirmed as opener, Rishabh Pant as No.3
The much-awaited T20 World Cup India vs Pakistan match will take place at 8 pm today at the Nassau County International Cricket Stadium, New York.
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Virat Kohli is set to open the match with skipper Rohit Sharma.
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Earlier, Virat Kohli was dismissed for 1 off 5 balls in India's Group A match against Ireland.
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Players like Shivam Dube and Rishabh Pant are set to acquire a better position in the middle order.
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Rishabh Pant is confirmed as India's No.3. He scored an unbeaten 36 off 26 balls to help India seal an easy win in the previous match.
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Rohit Sharma and head coach Rahul Dravid considered Pant an option at No.3 as the keeper-batter was sent in the warm-up match against Bangladesh.
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India batting coach Vikram Rathour said Pant will be India's No.3 throughout the tournament. He said, it helps that he is the left-hander.
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Hardik Pandya delivered an excellent performance in the Ireland game. The all-rounder returned with figures 3/27 in his four overs.
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Today's match between the arch-rivals can decide the outcome of this group as it is a must-win game for Pakistan following their shocking defeat to the USA.