AN UNDERRATED RIVALRY!

- ANIRUDHA R NIJAGAL

There is always a huge excitement in air when it comes to INDIA v PAKISTAN. It is one of the most savored rivalries in sport. Though the hype around the game is huge, the result has been heavily one sided. India have just dominated Pakistan in World Cup cricket.

INDIA v AUSTRALIA is the next highly rated match-up. Both these teams are giant cricketing nations and when these two play against each other, quality of Cricket is something to watch out for because “the Best players bring out their Best against the Best.”

India ended their World Cup campaign in 2019 with a heartbreak. Every Indian remember those two days of an interesting game of Cricket which ended up with New Zealand beating India in the Semifinal. The 2021 WTC Final, The 2021 T20 world cup and what not… New Zealand have been the ‘Team to beat’ for India in the ICC tournaments. The two sides have faced each other 9 times in the ODI World Cup, with New Zealand winning 5 of these encounters.

INDIA v NEWZEALAND is the rivalry to watch out for in the 2023 World Cup because of a fact that both these teams are yet to lose a match in the ongoing tournament. Both the sides have won 4 out of the 4 games they have played and are looking in great form. The teams look balanced and they are being looked upon as favourites for qualifying to the Semifinals in this Tournament.

Time for a sweet revenge?

Definitely an opportunity!

Indians’ mind voice says ‘BRING IT ON’ as India take on their underrated rivals in the most exciting contest of the Tournament. It will be wonderful to see the in-form players contributing in an iconic stadium in Himachal Pradesh. The cherished scenic view of the stadium makes it one of the most beautiful stadiums to play cricket. Dharamshala is ready, so are the Indians.

#3kaDREAM