ICC WORLD TWENTY20 2016

India, Pakistan to be a high-scoring encounter

Last updated on Wednesday, 17 February, 2016, 03:08 PM

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"It will be a batsman friendly wicket," said Sunil Chauhan, the HPCA curator. © Cricbuzz

The India-Pakistan clash in a World Cup game is always the much-hyped about encounter and this time Dharamsala will host the ICC World Twenty20 clash between the two nations. The scenic Himachal Pradesh Cricket Association (HPCA) Stadium is expected to produce a high-scoring wicket as per the ground's curator Sunil Chauhan.

With the Himalayas in the background, the arch-rivals are set to face off on March 19 in a crucial Group 2 clash. "For Twenty20s, you know how the wickets are. This one will also be the same; it will be a batsman friendly wicket. The pitch is such that it will be a high scoring game," said Chauhan on Wednesday (February 17). "For 40 overs the wicket will behave as the same. But the outfield will be fast. We are preparing it right now by using sand and organic manure. We will start preparing the pitches from February 24."

Dharamsala is hosting eight games in total, six from the qualifying round and two from the tournament proper. The two main matches at the venue are high-voltage encounters, the other being Australia taking on New Zealand. Chauhan expects full capacity for both games, "I am 100 percent sure it will be a full house for both the matches. Both are big games and everyone is excited to see the India-Pakistan match in Dharamsala," he said.