India facing Pakistan in an ICC event is always one of the highlights of the tournament, irrespective of where the game is played. Though the game in Ahmedabad in the 50-over World Cup was a one-sided affair in favor of India, the one played at the T20 World Cup in 2022 at MCG was a Virat Kohli special and arguably one of the best games the arch-rivals have been involved in.

For the upcoming T20 World Cup in the West Indies and the USA, the iconic contest will be held in New York on June 9. The stadium was unveiled on Wednesday, and its construction is underway and is expected to be finished within three months. “We are excited to be unveiling the Nassau County International Cricket Stadium in New York ahead of the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2024,” ICC Chief Executive Geoff Allardice said.

“It is an incredibly important milestone in the lead-up to the biggest ICC event ever, with work commencing on the stadium, which will be able to accommodate 34,000 cricket fans,” Geoff Allardice added.

The first match will see the USA play Canada on June 2nd; the final will be played on June 29 in Barbados.

In the recent meetings between India and Pakistan, the pitches have played a crucial part. The likes of Shaheen Shah Afridi have troubled the Indian batters when there is help on offer, and the Indian batters have attacked him when there is no help and got the team off to quick starts.

In New York, the wicket will be a drop-in one. Usually, drop-in wickets tend to be more in favor of batting. Adelaide Oval in Australia and Eden Park in New Zealand are famous ground where drop-in wickets are used. According to ICC, the pitch is being curated in Florida.