CRICKET - No Garden of Eden, this

World T20 match India against Pakistan at Eden Gardens in Kolkata on Saturday

Indian Cricketers during a training session on the eve of their World T20 match against Pakistan at Eden Gardens in Kolkata on Friday.

India needs to act together; Pakistan will travel a ridge after his victory over Bangladesh.

In the grand theater Eden Gardens i.e., two sub-continental giants will compete in a 'Super' on Saturday.

This is a timeless space that carries the invisible traces of the last great. It is a stage that can inspire, raise the level of competition. And the floor carries tales of valor and conquests, disappointment and despair.

Emotions will not be very limited if Pakistan meets India in their first Twenty20 match in the Garden of Eden.

Excitement has reached its climax in this sports mad city. One can feel the tension rising as the most anticipated match of the World Twenty20 League CPI is approaching.

Hotel rooms in the city are full and the demand for tickets has been unprecedented. The game is just about thoughts and minds of all.

Given the stakes, passions could run high. But then, this is not a 'war' or 'battle. "At the end of it all, is only a cricket match.

What a match that promises to be yet!

Temperament

Another defeat for India after the disaster in Nagpur, could take the pre-tournament favorite very next elimination. "We know that India will be under pressure India feels the heat," said Pakistan coach Waqar Younis.

A game of India and Pakistan face a huge, throbbing and expectant crowd here will be both mind and skill. Temperament come to the forefront.

History favors India. It has always struck Pakistan in World Cup matches. Only one game in Durban in the 2007 ICC World Twenty20, was tied before India took the 'Bowl Out'.

But then Pakistan enthused with its history of ODI against India in the Garden of Eden. Leads 4-0.

Both teams have cricketers "impact". In the most compressed form of cricket, which can range matches in a hurry.

The duel, in an area that could favor batting might be tactically challenging. Chasing, despite its pressures, it might be a better option in a game from 19:30 by the dew factor. Bowlers, spinners, in particular, may be difficult to hit the ball later in the evening.

Speed, drive and the incision

The Indian top order is required to prove. -Brazo seamer Mohammad Amir left can carry the ball sharply to exploit any lack of footwork. Mohammad Irfan extracts high bounce off most surfaces and Wahab Riaz fast and furious can get pumped up for the occasion. It is a trio left arm rhythm speed, drive and incision.

The Indian top order must stand firm. In case, Pakistan makes first forays, the middle order will be extended.

From a Pakistani perspective, Virat Kohli and M.S. Dhoni will be the men of danger. However, after the debacle in the first game, the Indian batting will have to pick themselves off the mat.

Pakistan found some momentum and confidence against Bangladesh. Ahmed Shehzad and Mohammad Hafeez to understand this format. And the mercurial Shahid Afridi has encountered severe form.

Off-spinner R. Ashwin duel against Afridi should be a bullet coupling. yorkers young Jasprit Bumrah could make the weight display as well.

As the dust settles on what could be another gripping, fierce clash Saturday night, the crowd in the gardens of Eden could have another fascinating story to tell.

The Teams:

Indian Team : MS Dhoni (captain), Shikhar Dhawan, Rohit Sharma, Virat Kohli, Suresh Raina, Yuvraj Singh, Hardik Pandya, Ravindra Jadeja, R. Ashwin, Jasprit Bumrah, Ashish Nehra, Ajinkya Rahane, Harbhajan Singh, Pawan Negi Mohammad Shami.

Pakistan Team: Shahid Afridi (captain), Sharjeel Khan, Ahmed Shehzad, Mohammad Hafeez, Shoaib Malik, Umar Akmal, Sarfraz Ahmed (wk), Imad Wasim, Wahab Riaz, Mohammad Amir, Mohammad Irfan, Mohammad Sami, Khalid Latif, Anwar Ali, Mohammad Nawaz.

Party starts at 7:30 p.m.