Patna is alive with anticipation as the ICC T20 World Cup showdown between India and Pakistan approaches this Sunday. Cricket fever has gripped the state, especially among the youth, who are pinning their hopes on homegrown talent Ishan Kishan to lead the charge.
Bihar’s Sports Minister Shreyasi Singh, speaking to reporters in Jamui, extended her best wishes to Team India. ‘I wish the Indian team all the very best,’ she said. ‘I hope they deliver outstanding performances and return victorious.’ She didn’t hold back her praise for Ishan Kishan, declaring, ‘One Bihari is heavier than all!’ – a rallying cry that resonates deeply with locals.
The excitement spills over to celebrations for Under-19 World Cup winner Vaibhav Suryavanshi. Singh announced plans to honor the young star soon after his return from the tournament. ‘This is a moment of pride for every Bihari,’ she added, noting discussions with his coach to arrange a fitting tribute in Bihar.
Young cricketers in Patna are brimming with confidence. They foresee a batting blitz from Ishan Kishan, Abhishek Sharma, and Suryakumar Yadav, backed by lethal bowling from Jasprit Bumrah and Varun Chakravarthy. One enthusiastic fan predicted, ‘Ishan, Abhishek, and SKY will fire on all cylinders. India will cruise to victory, possibly crossing 300 runs.’ Even out-of-form players like Suryakumar and Tilak Varma are expected to shine in this high-stakes game.
Another supporter went bolder, vowing that Indian batsmen would smash six sixes off Pakistan’s Usman Tariq in an over, effectively ending his career. With a mammoth total like 300, Pakistan wouldn’t stand a chance. JD(U) national spokesperson Rajiv Ranjan Prasad echoed the sentiment, calling it a thrilling contest where India would dominate and assert supremacy in the T20 World Cup.
As screens light up across Bihar, the stage is set for an electrifying India-Pak rivalry that promises unforgettable moments and unyielding support from the heartland.