By Zainab Shafiq 
The T20 World Cup 2024 is here, and cricket fans are buzzing with excitement, especially for the highly anticipated India vs Pakistan clash on June 9th in New York. Pakistan’s captain, Babar Azam, recently spoke about the upcoming tournament and the challenges his team faces.
Azam remained tight-lipped about specific strategies, but he offered some clues about Pakistan’s approach. He stressed the importance of adapting, saying “every team is different and needs a plan that targets their weaknesses.” This suggests Pakistan will use data to devise plans that exploit each opponent’s vulnerabilities.
There’s one wrinkle in this strategy, though: Virat Kohli. Azam acknowledged Kohli’s talent, calling him “one of the best players.” This suggests a separate plan might be in the works specifically for the Indian batting maestro. We don’t know yet if this means extra bowling directed at Kohli or specific fielding placements.
Pakistan hasn’t revealed their final squad yet, but they’ll start their campaign on June 6th against the United States. This early match could be a valuable opportunity to test their strategies and form before the high-pressure clash with India.
India has already announced their squad, which features a familiar mix of experience and young talent. Players like Rohit Sharma, Virat Kohli, and Ravindra Jadeja provide stability, while youngsters like Yashasvi Jaiswal and Suryakumar Yadav bring explosive batting potential. The bowling attack, led by Jasprit Bumrah and the spin duo of Yuzvendra Chahal and Kuldeep Yadav, promises to be a potent combination.
With both teams boasting world-class players and a burning desire to win, the June 9th encounter promises to be a nail-biter. Babar Azam’s focus on adapting and his acknowledgement of Virat Kohli’s threat suggest a well-thought-out strategy from Pakistan. However, India, with their balanced squad and experience in big matches, will be a tough challenge. Cricket fans worldwide will be eagerly waiting to see whose plan dominates the other on the grand stage.