T20 World Cup 2026: Abhishek Sharma, Kuldeep Yadav IN for India vs Pakistan clash

• Abhishek Sharma returns to India's playing XI, opening with Ishan Kishan against Pakistan.
• Sharma replaces Sanju Samson, who scored 22 runs off 8 balls in the previous match.
• Spinner Kuldeep Yadav replaces Arshdeep Singh, having taken 8 wickets in 3 T20Is against Pakistan.
• Kuldeep's best figures against Pakistan are 4/30 in the Asia Cup 2025 final.
• Pakistan maintains an unchanged playing XI; both teams are undefeated, vying for Super 8s qualification.