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The Men in Green and their fans on Twitter are gearing up for the Pakistan vs India T20 World Cup match

Excitement is in the air and the team is in the UAE! They gave us some glimpses of their journey so far on social media.

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16 Oct, 2021

Exciting times lie ahead of us! The ICC Men's T20 World Cup is almost here and the Men in Green have flown off to the venue ahead of their first match with India. Fans are on the edge of their seats and the team is adding to that excitement by giving us a look at what they're up to.

The ICC Men's T20 World Cup, which is being hosted by India this time around, will kick off on Sunday with the first round of matches.

The World Cup is being held in the UAE and our cricket team flew off to the venue on October 15 ahead of their first match on October 24.

The team was spotted looking dapper in their new jerseys. The PCB officially unveiled the jerseys to the public on October 15 and they are now available for purchase by fans eager to wear the same duds as Babar Azam and the gang.

Shadab Khan seems particularly excited about the new design. He shared his jersey number with followers on Instagram Stories.

Many players such as captain Azam, Hassan Ali and Khan updated fans about their departure on their personal social media accounts.

Ali gave us a behind-the-scenes picture from the plane that took the team to the UAE and looks like he travelled with his family.

The team arrived safely in the UAE and have since checked into their hotels. Azam gave fans a look at his personal suite on Instagram. The cricketer will be enjoying some killer views from his window, that's for sure.

Pakistan's first match on October 24 will be against cricket rivals India. Talk about heading into the World Cup with a bang. Fans on both sides of the border are nervous and excited as they rally behind their home teams. Netizens have started to count down the days till the world sees both teams walk onto the stadium pitch.

An India versus Pakistan cricket match is always electrifying for both the players and fans. There is truly no such thing as a boring match between these two.

Pakistani cricket fans don't just hope to see a victory against India. They went the team to ultimately bring the World Cup trophy back home, just like they did in 2009.

What are your predictions for the match?

Comments

Sab Se Peche Pakistan Oct 16, 2021 03:43pm

T20 is a format where everyone is equal, chance plays higher role than skill. Even Afghanistan has a chance, WI of course. And yes only format where even Pakistan has a chance!

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Desi Oct 16, 2021 04:06pm

Would love to see Pakistan in the finals, but realistically this team is just full of paper tigers.

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India First Oct 16, 2021 05:15pm

Very excited fir the all the matches, not just Ind V Pak. Good luck to both teams, may the best team bring the trophy home.

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Ga Oct 16, 2021 05:16pm

@Sab Se Peche Pakistan , Remember how Pak thrashed Indian arrogance last time by Sarfraz's men?

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NYS Oct 16, 2021 06:03pm

Picturesque lads group

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Sab Se Pehle Pakistan Oct 16, 2021 06:04pm

Captain and Vice Captain both have no clue how to lead the side. The one who is the most successful Captain in T20s will not be getting a chance to play. Injustice at its peak. However all the best to PCB's PPI (Punjab Pukhtoon Itehad) eleven. Make our provinces proud.

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Riz Haq Oct 16, 2021 06:19pm

Pakistan Zindabad

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D’Souza Oct 16, 2021 06:27pm

What a thrashing they’ll get wait and see.

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Dr. Salaria, Aamir Ahmad Oct 16, 2021 06:43pm

Neutral, unbiased, impartial, third-party, non-indoctrinated and non-partisan historical data prove that on their day especially on the sandy pitches and muddy grounds of UAE under hot, humid, dusty, tough, rough and stormy weather conditions, greenshirts have performed very well and are highly likely to beat the most media-hyped team in the world led by a selfish, eccentric, ego-centric, self-centered and ethnocentric skipper next Sunday, October 24, 2021, at the world famous and historic Dubai Cricket Stadium, United Arab Emirates.

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Taj Ahmad Oct 16, 2021 06:52pm

In T20 format of cricket, any team can win, it all depend on best bowling, best fielding and best fast batting. Matches between India and Pakistan always hot with 100% expection on bothside. Let's hope a good match between both side no matter who wins who lost, please just enjoy and support both team as a good sports fan.

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well-wisher Oct 16, 2021 06:58pm

Green wins - go for it.

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Mazhar Oct 16, 2021 07:17pm

@Sab Se Peche Pakistan Sad but very true. Thats is why West Indies is more successful than Australia in this format.

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Sports Fan Oct 16, 2021 07:26pm

In college football in the US, there is a saying which applies here. On any given day, any team can beat any team. It applies here. So relax and enjoy the game. It is just a game, not war.

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Firangi Oct 16, 2021 07:42pm

Good luck to Pak team from an Indian fan, first choice India, second choice Pakistan, third choice Bangladesh and if all of these countries fail the Sri Lanka

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gt Oct 16, 2021 09:09pm

Match between both will bring any friendship or reduce animosity

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Observer101 Oct 16, 2021 09:16pm

Best of luck to both teams.

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Tax Oct 16, 2021 10:01pm

I think those days are gone where fans are at the edge of seat especially for Indians. IT is just another match. whoever wins or loses. The difference between teams is vast eventhough t20 is unpredictable.

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Ash20 Oct 16, 2021 10:51pm

Protect your TVs guys.

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k k tiwari Oct 16, 2021 11:03pm

Forget result just enjoy

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Indoaryan Oct 17, 2021 12:21am

Yes, Pakistan has all the ingredients to win this match. Good Luck.

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GreenAura Oct 17, 2021 12:35am

@Sab Se Peche Pakistan Didn't we beat you in the Champions Trophy final? Please remind us which format that is.

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Abrar-ul-Haque, USA Oct 17, 2021 02:38am

While Pakistan team enjoys all out support and prayers from every single Pakistani at any part of the globe, keep the special match a bit low-profile. Don't flair up sentiments. Every single team in the World Cup has potential to make an upset, so don't focus on India only. Just take it a normal game. Best of luck.

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friendly neighbour Oct 17, 2021 03:10am

Really wish for a good game between the two teams. Hoping that it will result in better bonding amongst the two countries. High time we put the hostility behind us and focus on the real problems in front of us: covid, climate change, hunger, corruption, ...

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Mark Oct 17, 2021 03:36am

Lots of muscle power...but brain power?

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Waheed Khan Oct 17, 2021 04:01am

@Sab Se Peche Pakistan You are right Indian. So watch out.

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Ali (CA) Oct 17, 2021 05:34am

With Misbah timely departure, Pakistan has a good chance. Best wishes.

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Tamilselvan Oct 17, 2021 07:29am

May the next team win

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Faiz Oct 17, 2021 08:20am

@Sab Se Peche Pakistan I wonder why many Pakistanis have such low expectations from their own team. There's no dearth of talent in Pakistan cricket. Its problem is consistency which probably has to do with coaching and a lack of exposure to competitive games at the domestic level. But on talent they they are as good as the best.

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TPA Oct 17, 2021 08:29am

Men in green are in deep trouble next sunday.

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India First Oct 17, 2021 08:32am

They look so happy right now.

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JUR USA Oct 17, 2021 09:10am

Why is Shuaib malik in team? Jaan choro, 220 million main koi iss ka replacement nahn

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Tadka Oct 17, 2021 09:39am

@Ga No one desi bothered abt this match.. we look forward to play ENG or NZ only

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Rana Talukdar Oct 17, 2021 09:58am

TV sellers r waiting eagerly for the match.

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KOMANDURI KISHORE Oct 17, 2021 10:02am

It will be electrifying and exciting. Ultimately, India will edge past the rivals as they have better controlled nerves.

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Venkata Oct 17, 2021 10:39am

@Ga when? .Last time India played in world cup. Which Pakistan lost as usual

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akhil Oct 17, 2021 11:02am

waiting for this match

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MUSHEER AHMED Oct 17, 2021 11:47am

@JUR USA Do pak have any talent and more over the selection is pathetic, except Babar no player is having average more than 28,some players are playing from years with mediocre performances such as imad,Nawaz,Abid Ali

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Nh Oct 17, 2021 01:17pm

This team is not a winning combination. This team can only play PSL with shorter boundaries.

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Talwar Khan Oct 17, 2021 01:39pm

The went they saw they lost.

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T.M Oct 17, 2021 04:02pm

Remember this is only a game, emotions and politics should not influence or enter the arena. Play hard and play fair, leave everything out in the field.

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Ahmad Oct 18, 2021 01:04am

Is that the only game they plan to Play.. concentrate on entire tournament.. india is just one team..

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Aam Aadmi Oct 18, 2021 07:04am

@NYS Is this a Pak M or W team? The players sitting with crossed legs is a pose recommended for the women team.

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apakmuslim Oct 18, 2021 08:15am

the team looks solid.

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apakmuslim Oct 18, 2021 08:18am

@Taj Ahmad well said. it is anyone's game till the last over. Does not mean losers are horrible and winners are the best on the planet. just have fun.

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