The marquee T20 World Cup clash between arch-rivals India and Pakistan in all likelihood will be held on October 24, which is a Sunday, even though the ICC will be releasing the official schedule of the tournament in few days.
“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 source privy to developments in the ICC board said.
“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 along with the WTC winners New Zealand and Afghanistan.