In the IND vs PAK showdown at the World Cup, Team India boasts a wealth of experience in handling the pressure. Nine Indian cricketers have had the privilege of taking on Pakistan in previous World Cup encounters. It's not just about winning against Pakistan in 2015 and 2019 – the threads of triumph have been masterfully woven by none other than Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma. Kohli's fiery 107 in 2015 earned him the "Man of the Match" title, while Rohit Sharma was crowned the "Player of the Match" for his explosive 140-run performance in 2019.
In the current squad, Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma remain the only two players who have played two or more matches against Pakistan in World Cup history. Rohit Sharma added 15 runs to his World Cup resume during the 2015 clash.
But the star-studded list doesn't end there. Ravindra Jadeja (2015), Ravichandran Ashwin (2015), Mohammad Shami (2015), KL Rahul (2019), Hardik Pandya (2019), Kuldeep Yadav (2019), and Jasprit Bumrah (2019) have all faced Pakistan in the grandest cricketing event. Shami delivered a match-defining performance in 2015, taking four wickets while conceding just 35 runs. KL Rahul, on the other hand, partnered with Rohit Sharma in 2019 to produce a stunning opening stand of 136 runs, thanks to his well-crafted 57. Kuldeep Yadav contributed to the win by taking two crucial wickets in 2019 and famously bowled out Babar Azam with a googly.
The stage is set for a high-octane showdown, and the past encounters of these seasoned players add an extra layer of anticipation to the highly anticipated clash between India and Pakistan. Cricket enthusiasts around the world are sure to be glued to their screens as these players bring their experience and skill to the grandest stage of them all.
