Virender Sehwag, the former opening batsman of the Indian cricket team, expressed his anticipation for the highly anticipated Pakistan-India match in the 2024 Cricket World Cup. In a recent event, Sehwag mentioned the Pakistan cricket team and shared his semi-finalist predictions for the World Cup, which included Pakistan, India, Australia, and England. Sehwag also reminisced about his favorite World Cup match, the semi-final against Pakistan in 2011.

Sehwag's Excitement for Pakistan-India Match

Sehwag's favorite World Cup match was the semi-final against Pakistan in 2011. He eagerly awaits the upcoming social media battle with Shoaib Akhtar on October 15, hoping it will prompt a re-watch of the thrilling 2011 Mohali semi-final encounter.

The Pressure of the India-Pakistan Match

Sehwag believes that handling pressure is crucial in Pakistan-India matches in the 2024 Cricket World Cup. He acknowledges that players experience fear and internal pressure during these high-stakes encounters. India, known for performing well under pressure, aims to overcome this fear and emerge victorious against Pakistan.

Rapid Ticket Sales for October 15 Match

Sehwag acknowledges that Pakistan used to excel at cricket in the 90s, but India has since overtaken them. He emphasizes that the Pakistan-India match holds unparalleled significance in cricket. Tickets for the highly-anticipated October 15 match between the two teams in the Cricket World Cup 2024 are expected to sell out within 15 seconds.

Babar Azam as Pakistan's Captain and Run-Scorer

Wasim Akram, the former fast bowler of the Pakistan cricket team, asserts that Pakistan is the best team in the 2024 Cricket World Cup. He believes that the team's captain, Babar Azam, is the best batsman of the present era. Akram highlights Babar Azam's immense popularity among Pakistan's citizens and praises his elegant cover drive.

Prediction for Top Run-Scorers

Muralitharan, the former Sri Lankan spin bowler, identifies India, Pakistan, Australia, and England as the teams currently excelling in cricket. He anticipates that Virat Kohli, Babar Azam, and Joe Root will score the most runs in the Cricket World Cup 2024.

Pakistan's Inconsistency and Weak Batting

Muralitharan expresses a desire to witness a Pakistan-India final. He acknowledges Pakistan's tendency to perform exceptionally in one match but falter in the next, resulting in an inconsistent track record. Muralitharan believes that Pakistan's batting remains their Achilles' heel and asserts that improving it will make defeating Pakistan a challenging task in the 2024 Cricket World Cup.