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The much-awaited Pakistan vs India cricket match is set to take place at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad in October-November. This news has generated a lot of excitement among cricket fans across the world. The stadium has been chosen as the venue for the match in anticipation of a large number of fans expected to travel from abroad for this historic fixture.
The World Cup schedule is yet to be announced by the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI), but it is expected to be revealed in a grand launch after the conclusion of the Indian Premier League. The tournament is set to commence on October 5, with several venues shortlisted for matches, including Nagpur, Bengaluru, Trivandrum, Mumbai, Delhi, Lucknow, Guwahati, Hyderabad, Kolkata, Rajkot, Indore, Bengaluru, and Dharamshala.
However, only seven venues will host India’s league matches, with Ahmedabad being the only venue where India could play two matches, provided the team makes it to the final. Meanwhile, Pakistan and Bangladesh could play most of their matches in Chennai, Bengaluru, Guwahati, and Kolkata, respectively.
The Indian team management has consulted with the BCCI to seek their preferences for the matches apart from the one with Pakistan. The team has requested the BCCI to allot fixtures against Australia, England, New Zealand, and South Africa to venues that aid spinners, as they prefer slow pitches to maximise their home advantage.
The BCCI has received wish lists from state units for the matches, but the decision on the allotment of matches to venues will be taken only by the BCCI. There is a strong chance of Chennai’s MA Chidambaram Stadium hosting India’s match against Australia, while games against New Zealand, England, and South Africa will be played in other centers with slow pitches.
Overall, the upcoming Pakistan vs India match promises to be an exciting event, with fans eagerly awaiting the World Cup schedule to be announced. With a number of venues shortlisted and various factors to be considered, the BCCI has a tough task ahead in allotting matches to venues. But cricket fans can rest assured that they are in for a treat, with some of the best teams in the world set to battle it out in what promises to be a thrilling tournament.