The matches that garner the most attention in any World Cup are those in which old rivalries are renewed. Apart from the Pak vs Ind match, there are many other cricket matches that can be deemed as classic, fierce, and viewership worthy.
Let’s explore the classic matches anticipated in the men’s T20 World Cup 2024.
Rivalries renewed – IND vs PAK
The biggest clash of this year’s T20 World Cup is scheduled to take place on 9th June at Nassau County International Cricket Stadium, New York. Pakistan will face India in a T20 World Cup for the eighth time this year. In the previous seven encounters, India has emerged victorious six times, whereas Pakistan just secured one win.
The last time the arch rivals faced each other was in October 2022 inside a fully packed Melbourne Cricket Ground.
You can watch this highly anticipated match in HD and ad-free on tapmad, Pakistan’s premier OTT platform.
So, will this be Pakistan’s lucky year or will India continue their winning streak against Pakistan?
USA vs Canada
The two neighbors will go head-to-head on 2nd June at the Grand Prairie Cricket Stadium, Dallas. It’s worth noting that the rivalry between USA and Canada is the oldest international cricket rivalry. The tension between the two has flared up in their recent T20 encounters, so it will be worthy seeing them fight it out at the CWC 2024.
ENG vs AUS – World Cup 2024
A conflict that’s always a hit irrespective of the match format. These traditional rivals will face each other in Kensington Oval, Barbados, on 8th June. Their match venue will bring lots of luck and good memories for team England as they claimed victory over Australia on the same venue in 2010.
With bitterness simmering and clock ticking, will England be able to beat Australia to be crowned the World Champion for the second time in a row?
Rivalries renewed – Bangladesh vs Nepal
These regional rivals last had an encounter in 2014 where the Bangladesh easily defeated Nepal. However, the gap between the caliber of the two teams is much less than before, therefore it will be a treat to watch the two play against each other.
The match is scheduled to take place on 17th June at the Arnos Vale Stadium, St. Vincent.
Ireland vs Pakistan
Despite not being a super competitive side, Ireland have a history of beating Pakistan at ICC events. Their match, scheduled to take place on 16th June at Central Broward Regional Park, Lauderhill, Florida will be the last match of the group stage for both teams, so victory in this match will be of much significance for both teams.