Pakistan win toss, opt to field against India in high-voltage T20 encounter in New York
Amid fears that rain may halt proceedings, Pakistani skipper Babar Azam won the toss and opted to field first against India in a high-octane T20 World Cup match in New York on Sunday.
Pakistan is coming to this match following a defeat against hosts USA in the previous group stage match.
India, however, victory in their first match against Ireland.
Pakistan and India last played a competitive cricket match during World Cup in 2023.
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Senior Staff Reporter at Northeast Herald, covering news from Tripura and Northeast India.
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