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Fans are eagerly waiting for the cricket match between India and Pakistan. Both the teams last played against each other in the T20 World Cup 2024, in which Team India lost to Pakistan in the last minute. The Indian team won this match. At the same time, the next cricket match between the two is proposed to be held in the ICC Champions Trophy.
There has been no test match for 18 years
Both India and Pakistan teams are seen playing matches against each other only in ICC events. Both teams played against each other in a bilateral cricket series in 2012-13. If we talk about Test matches, no Test match has been played between India and Pakistan after 2007-08. Anil Kumble captained the team in this series played between India and Pakistan in December 2007. The Indian team that went on a tour to Pakistan won the 3 Test match series 1-0. After this, no Test match was played between the two teams.
Where can the match take place?
Cricket fans of India and Pakistan may soon get a chance to watch a Test match between the two teams. This match can also be quite historic as both the teams can face each other in the final match of the biggest match of Test cricket i.e. ICC World Test Championship. This match is proposed to be played at the prestigious stadium Lord's Cricket Ground in June next year.
How can a match be possible?
This is the third season of the ICC World Test Championship 2023-25. Earlier, 2 final matches of this championship have been played. In the first season, New Zealand won the title by defeating India, while in the second season, Australia won the title by defeating India. India remained runner-up in both the seasons. This time also India is at the top of the points table. The Indian team has to play Test cricket series against New Zealand, Bangladesh and Australia at the end of 2024. If India performs well in this series, then it can once again reach the final of this tournament.
How can Pakistan play the final?
The Pakistan cricket team is currently at the fifth position in the points table of the Test Championship. Pakistan has to play Test cricket series against Bangladesh, England and South Africa. If Pakistan performs well and remains second in the points table, then the final match of the ICC Test Championship can be played between India and Pakistan. In such a situation, the audience can get a chance to watch Test cricket between the two teams after 18 years. This match will be very historic in itself.