Leader Online Desk : Virat Kohli : The ICC T20 World Cup Group A match between India and Pakistan will be played on June 9 at the Nassau County International Cricket Stadium in New York. While all eyes will be on the pitch in this match, how Virat Kohli performs with the bat will also be on the eye. Kohli has a very good record against Pakistan in T20 Internationals. Even though Kohli didn't start the tournament as expected, he will surely come into the field with the intention of making a big innings against Pakistan. At the same time, he can make a big record in his name.
Virat needs 12 runs
Virat Kohli's record against Pakistan in T20 Internationals so far has seen him score 488 runs in 10 matches at an excellent average of 81.33, including 5 fifties. In such a situation, if Kohli manages to score 12 more runs in this World Cup match, he will complete 500 runs in the T20I against Pakistan. Kohli will become the first player to reach this figure in the T20 format between India and Pakistan. Kohli's record against Pakistan in T20 World Cup is 308 runs in 5 innings, including 4 half-centuries.
India eyeing Super 8 berth
The Indian team has started their campaign in the T20 World Cup 2024 on a grand note. Won the first match against Ireland by 8 wickets. Now, if the Indian team succeeds in winning the match against Pakistan, their place for the Super 8 will be almost assured. Because after this match, Team India will have to face USA and Canada in their next 2 matches.