India vs Pakistan 'Could Get Dangerous' Because Of New York Conditions, Here's Why

India vs Pakistan: The India vs. Pakistan match in the 2024 T20 World Cup is a highly anticipated clash that captivates cricket fans worldwide. This year's match will be held at the Nassau County International Cricket Stadium in New York. However, the venue has drawn significant negative attention due to the condition of its pitch. The stadium features drop-in pitches, and in the two matches it has hosted so far, including India vs. Ireland on Wednesday, the pitch appeared unsettled.

Navjot Singh Sidhu said, "this New York pitch is a witch". pic.twitter.com/RsMN1lvEGd

— Mufaddal Vohra (@mufaddal_vohra) June 5, 2024

"It's not the best of pitches. T20 cricket as a format is generally tilted in favour of the batters. This one is tilted in favour of the bowlers but not for the right reasons. It is spongy and the odd one bounces over the head. Then it stay low too. Does not make for good viewing. This pitch hasn't settled. It was made in Adelaide, kept at Miami because the weather is better there and then re-laid in New York two weeks back. Drop-in pitches is new, and has done well, especially in Australia. But here  it hasn't settled. It will be a point people will be talking about ahead of the big match (India vs Pakistan) in a few days," Dinesh Karthik said.

Harsha Bhogle Vary Of 'Dangerous' Pitch Ahead Of India vs Pakistan Clash

Harsha Bhogle, who was part of the discussion, also pulled no punches: "It could get dangerous. Karthik was really polite when he said its not the best. There was one ball that their (Ireland's) No. 10 or 11 face. His weight was forward and the ball went over his head. It's all dangerous at this level."

Concerns have been raised about the pitch's variable bounce, with Indian batters Rohit Sharma and Rishabh Pant suffering blows from the unpredictable surface.

The pitch, offering excessive bounce and seam movement, allowed Indian bowlers Hardik Pandya, Jasprit Bumrah, and Arshdeep Singh to dismiss Ireland for a mere 96 runs. This marked the second consecutive match in New York where a team was bowled out for under 100 runs.

On June 3, South Africa bowled out Sri Lanka for 77 in a six-wicket victory. The pitch has been particularly favorable to fast bowlers, with South Africa's Anrich Nortje taking four wickets for just seven runs in his four overs against Sri Lanka.

India is scheduled to play their next two matches at this venue—against Pakistan on June 9 and against co-hosts USA on June 12.

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