Is Pakistan vs India World Cup 2023 match fixed?

In the ongoing World Cup, two of the world’s most renowned cricket teams clashed on Saturday at the largest cricket stadium in the world.

This highly anticipated match drew in massive viewership and was labeled as the tournament’s “blockbuster event.” Tens of millions tuned in to watch the action live, with over 1.3 lakh people filling the stadium to capacity.

Pakistan had a strong start in the World Cup with consecutive wins. However, in today’s marquee match, the Men in Blue managed to bowl out the Green Shirts for a mere 191 runs. A disciplined bowling performance, led by Rohit Sharma, played a crucial role in restricting their archrivals to under 200.

As matches between these two sides are a true test of strategy, skill, and preparation, maintaining control over nerves is paramount. Yet, the sudden fall of Pakistani players raised questions, and internet users began speculating with different theories.

Some took aim at PCB Chief Zaka Ashraf, who was in India watching the game, suggesting potential match-fixing. Others pointed fingers at the government, implying secretive dealings behind closed doors.

However, it’s important to note that in reality, neither the government nor cricket management is involved in any clandestine discussions. The key factors that come into play are superior temperament, excellent captaincy, the ability to handle pressure in challenging situations, strong fielding, and the overall preparedness of the cricketers.

For a quick look back, here’s a summary of all the World Cup matches between Pakistan and India from previous years.