India is all set to play its first ICC T20 World CUP match on Sunday, October 24, against the arch-rivals Pakistan. The beauty of this match is that even if you are not a cricket lover or a sports fan, you still won't miss out on this match.
India and Pakistan have made it into the Super 12 group in the T20 World Cup, both of them being placed in the same group. (Group 2).
What one can witness on this day is empty streets, with everyone gathered at one place cheering and blowing whistles in support of their favourite team. After this, Indians are on the roads playing dhols and dancing when we are on the winning side.
However, one can't help but wonder what makes this match so exciting, and it is safe to say that it is treated bigger than any finals.
India-Pakistan cricket rivalry is one of the intense sports rivalries that one witnesses. This can be because of numerous reasons, but mainly it's the partition, the Kashmir issue, the Kargil war and all other wars that the two countries have fought.
Both the countries have nothing in common, but they do share a common cricketing heritage. History is proof that every individual is excited about this one game and make it a point that they do not miss it.
In today's time, apart from watching it on television, people would show at screenings in hotels or bars, while few housing societies would put up a projector and watch the match. Times are changing now; however, the love for this one match is still constant.
India has won almost every time against Pakistan, which makes everyone so excited to experience their favourite team winning again. Over the years we have seen people taking a leave from their office or a half day, this proves the excitement for this match. Initially, one stops to think that is the craze for this match still exist? Well, the answer is still yes.
India-Pakistan is that one match where no one is bothered about what is going on in the world, or even if their enemy is sitting beside them enjoying the game. All the citizens are glued in front of the television screen, praying, clapping, blowing whistles for Team India.
Only time can tell if the scenario changes in the future, but right now, the excitement and jitters are still the same, if not more.
Till then, we hope you all are as excited about the match as we are! Go, Team India, Bleed Blue!
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