"He said the clash would not be a routine game for the co-hosts. When you play an India vs Pakistan game it's more about the occasion. It's a big platform, obviously. No matter how many times you say, it's just another game It's human tendency, you know which game you're about to play, the 35-year-old said. Whatever we have worked hard on and practised, we try to execute them in the game."
"We have similar wickets back home, and we've played a lot of cricket here during bilaterals against Sri Lanka, so we're also very familiar with the conditions, he said. India and Pakistan most recently faced off in last year's Asia Cup, where India won all three of their meetings, including the final. You can't carry history into the ground, because it can cause complacency, Suryakumar said."
Pakistan reversed a decision to boycott the T20 World Cup match against India after protests linked to Bangladesh's removal for refusing to play in India. Heavy rain is forecast between Sunday afternoon and evening, creating doubt about the fixture. Players are not concerned about rain and focus on match preparation. The India–Pakistan fixture is treated as a significant occasion rather than a routine game, with emphasis on executing practiced plans. Both teams have two tournament wins. Pakistan has played its games in Colombo under a neutral-venue agreement. India report familiarity with similar wickets and local conditions.
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