IND vs PAK: Amitabh Bachchan, Katrina Kaif, Shraddha Kapoor cheer for Indian cricket team

The ODI World Cup 2023 is well underway, and cricket fans around the world are gearing up for one of the most anticipated matches of the tournament. The Indian cricket team is off to a convincing start in the competition, and their third match against arch-rivals Pakistan promises to be an electrifying encounter. The jam-packed Narendra Modi Stadium, with a capacity of 1,32,000 spectators, is the setting for this high-stakes battle. Ahead of the biggest sports rivalry, several celebrities including Amitabh Bachchan, Shraddha Kapoor, Katrina Kaif, Vijay Deverakonda, Ishan Khatter and Hardy Sandhu extended their best wishes for Team India.

2 things you need to know

• Team India has played Pakistan in the ODI World Cup on seven occasions.
• Team India has displayed a complete team performance till now in the ODI World Cup 2023.

Celebs cheer for Team India

Ahead of the India vs Pakistan cricket match, the official X handle of Star Sports shared a compiled video of the actors cheering for Team India. They also sent their best wishes to both teams and expressed their excitement to watch the match.

Amitabh Bachchan said, "Humaare chahne waale idhar bhi hai udhar bhi hai lekin yeh India aur Pakistan ka maamla hai. I'm Indian so I would want India to win. And as I said, my best wishes to both the teams."

When it comes to the #GreatestRivalry, the biggest celebrities of the country are just as excited as all of us 🤩

Will #TeamIndia end #8KaWait? 💙🇮🇳

Tune-in to #INDvPAK in the #WorldCupOnStar
Today, 12:30 PM onwards | Star Sports Network#CWC23 #Cricket pic.twitter.com/lTYuQofB1w

— Star Sports (@StarSportsIndia)

Katrina Kaif said, "So I'm gonna be at home watching the match  with my friends and my family and cheer for the entire team."

Shraddha Kapoor can be heard saying, “I'm exactly like everybody else when it comes to India vs Pak match.”

While Vijay Deverakonda stated, "IND vs Pak, the greatest sports rivalry. It is something I stop my work for,"  "The most exciting matches are of India and Pakistan and they are the most fun to watch," shared Ishan Khatter.

Hardy Sandhu wished Team India in a special way. He conveyed his message through a song and said, "Tu Babar ko chahe captain bana le, Afridi see chahe bowling karwale, munde India ke jeet ke rahenge, shart lagale bete shart laga le."

The historic rivalry of IND vs PAK

The India vs. Pakistan rivalry in the ODI World Cup dates back to the 1992 World Cup, and it has always been a spectacle that captures the imagination of cricket enthusiasts. Both teams have a storied history in this competition. The last time they faced each other in the World Cup was in 2019, and the clash ended in favour of the Indian cricket team.

Team India, led by Rohit Sharma, has set the stage on fire in the ODI World Cup 2023. In their first match, they squared off against the mighty Australian team and emerged victorious by six wickets. The Indian squad looks well-balanced and well-prepared, with their sights set on maintaining their undefeated record against Pakistan in World Cup matches.

One of the most intriguing aspects of this clash is India's impressive record against Pakistan in the 50-over World Cup. Having never lost to their rivals in this tournament, the Indian team is determined to make it 8-0.