World Cup 2019 | Key players to watch out for in India vs Pakistan ineluctable clash

highly-anticipated match between India and Pakistan is inching closer and exuberant fans from both sides of border are rey to witness this gripping clash of two rivals. This once in a blue moon clash is an ineluctable clash for ardent fans. fact that India have never lost to Pakistan in World Cup, makes it even more compelling.
India have been in a sublime form in this premier tournament while Pakistan struggling to ameliorate ir form.

India have t lost any of its matches in this edition of qurennial tournament while Pakistan have only mand to win one match and sits on second last position of points table. However, both teams possess remarkable players, who have ability to get ir team over line single-handedly.

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Here are key players to look out for in India vs Pakistan match:

• Virat Kohli:

India skipper Virat Kohli atop ICC Men's ODI batting ranking and has good figures against upcoming opponent. Kohli has an aver of 45.90, with two tons and a half-century, in 12 ODIs against Pakistan. Kohli even displayed his caliber in this edition of World Cup when he smashed 82 runs against Australia to help India win match.

• Jasprit Bumrah:

Apart from having number ODI batsman, India also have number one ODI bowler, Jasprit Bumrah. Bumrah justified this number one spot in tournament as he took two wickets in first match against New Zealand and picked up three wickets against Australia. Invigorating India's bowling attack, Bumrah can provide India with ir early breakthroughs which could thwart Pakistan's batting line-up. t only this, Bumrah has also been a crucial bowler for India at death.

• Hardik Pandya:

All-rounder Hardik Pandya have been most consistent player for India team and he has delivered with both bat and ball. Pandya scored 48 runs off just 27 deliveries against Australia which included four boundaries and three sixes. He h accumulated 402 runs and took 14 wickets in Indian Premier League for Mumbai Indians. Pandya also scored fastest fifty in league, scoring his half-century on just 17 balls.

• Mohamm Amir:

Pakistan pacer Mohamm Amir, who did t find a spot in initial 15-member squ anunced by Pakistan, proved his worth in team as he took five wickets against Australia and conceded just 30 runs from his 10 overs. So far, Amir has taken 10 wickets and stand on third position in most wickets list which is topped by Australia's Mitchell Starc (13).

• Babar Azam:

Babar Azam is a brilliant player and stats backs his brilliance. Azam has played 64 ODIs in which he amassed 2,739 runs which includes nine centuries and 12 half-centuries. Azam sits on top spot of ICC T20 batting rankings. Azam played an amazing kck of 63 runs against hosts England in ir second World Cup and helped his side beat England by 14 runs.

India will face Pakistan at Old Trafford Cricket Ground on June 16.