Pakistan have never defeated India in a World Cup match but on current form Shahid Afridi's team threatens to break the jinx against the hosts who are smarting from a thumping defeat against New Zealand in their ICC World T20 opener.Â
Â
A defeat against their arch-rivals on Saturday at the Eden Gardens will push former champions India towards an early exit from the World T20.
Â
Is this the best chance for Pakistan to end their poor record against their neighbours? Kumar Sangakkara and Sunil Gavaskar preview the match on NDTV. Here are the highlights:
# The animosity between the countries after partition has lessened but not totally gone away: Gavaskar to NDTV
# It's like an East Bengal vs Mohun Bagan football match. The emotions are high: Gavaskar to NDTV
# Pakistan are slight favourites because they have won a match at Eden. They have been in the city for a week: Gavaskar to NDTV
# If it is a good pitch, India will win: Gavaskar to NDTV
# The hype around an India vs Pakistan match is quite apt. More than the emotions, it raises the level of the game. Every player wants to be a hero: Sangakkara to NDTV
# On form and looking at the start, you never know which Pakistan will turn up against India: Sangakkara to NDTV
# India lot more settled as a side. They are more in control in big games but Pakistan have an edge: Sangakkara to NDTV
# Having beaten Bangladesh, Pakistan are a different team now. Ahmed Shehzad is a classy batsman. He plays straight: Gavaskar to NDTV
# Balance of this Indian team is terrific. India have the options to plan their game. That's great: Gavaskar to NDTV
# Virat Kohli may have given him a bat but Md Amir won't bowl juicy half volleys for sure: Gavaskar to NDTV
# India have the confidence in its players to bounce back. India will not panic. They have the balance: Sangakkara to NDTV
# Pakistan will face a tough match against cornered India: Sangakkara to NDTV