The marquee T20 World Cup conflict between arch-rivals India and Pakistan in all probability will probably be held on October 24, which is a Sunday, although the ICC will probably be releasing the official schedule of the event in few days.
It has been learnt that the ICC usually retains two to a few units of schedule earlier than zeroing in on the ultimate one. But, it’s a on condition that with the type of traction an Indo-Pak rivalry generates, the match must be held on a weekend.
“As of now, Sunday, October 24 looks the likely option as the first week’s Qualifying round matches starting October 17 will be held in Muscat, Oman,” a supply aware about developments within the ICC board instructed PTI on situations of anonymity.
“So when the main round robin fixtures are played, it is better to start with an Indo-Pak game which will have the best TRP.”
India and Pakistan are slotted in Group 2 together with the World Test Championship winners New Zealand and Afghanistan.
The Group 1 contains defending champions West Indies, former winners England, Australia and South Africa.
The Groups of Super 12s have been chosen on the premise of crew rankings as of March 20, 2021, based on International Cricket Council.
