How's the josh among Bengalureans for the India vs Pak match on Sunday?

India vs Pakistan matches have long been one of the most anticipated games in cricket, with entire families glued to the TV as the men in blue took on their rivals across the border, wins leading to festival-like celebrations and losses to serious mourning. With India set to face off against Pakistan this Sunday for a shot at the Asia Cup, the citys cricket enthusiasts are buzzing with excitement. I am super excited and planning to watch at home with my whole family. When its an India vs Pakistan match, then it is not just a match; prestige, ego, pride, and all that comes in, says Shireesh, a 21-year-old logistics coordinator. Some enthusiasts are resorting to their tried and tested lucky charms and rituals to make sure the India team wins. Undergraduate student Shreya B shares, Sometimes, I just sit in one place and dont move at all if the wickets are falling or we are getting a good turn. I also wear the same black t-shirt I always wear before every India match. With star players Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharmas T20 retirement, enthusiasts are curious to see how the new squad performs. Their retirement was a bit bitter but the new era has started with Shubman Gill, Hardik Pandya and Kuldeep Yadav with Suryakumar Yadav as the captain. They dominated the UAE match and Im pretty confident this new team is going to continue to dominate, says Deepthi Ravi, an associate specialist. Samarth Puranik, a student, adds, It would be fun to see how India handles the pressure with new faces in the team, and the transition into a different phase of cricketing. As for every Indian match, the Karnataka Institute of Cricket will be watching on the big screen but its director, Irfan Sait, notices that the mood among youngsters at the academy is that Pakistan is not the rival that it used to be. There is no guesswork at all that India is going to win. These days, the rivalry among teams has shifted and there is more excitement about an India vs Australia match, says Sait, adding, Back in the 80s and 90s, with players like Wasim Akram and Shoaib Akhtar, we used to be worried that they may even beat India but that kind of fear doesnt exist now. Its taken for granted that were going to beat them. Shreya is similarly confident but cautious at the same time, saying, Especially after the way India played against UAE, I feel happy about the squad and hope they squash Pakistan, but Im also a little scared. The opposing squad may be full of surprises. (With inputs from Reshma Syed) *Catch the face-off here: All SOCIAL outlets: Watch the match with big screens, a buzzing crowd, and unbeatable bear bucket offers for 3, 6, and 9 beers Details: 91520 17971 *SkyDeck By Sherlocks, MG Road: Get ready to watch the action live on a massive LED screen while enjoying a rooftop view. Relish gourmet dishes and handcrafted cocktails as you share the thrill with an electrifying crowd. Details: highape.com *Cahoots, Brigade Road: Catch the match as you enjoy 2+1 offers on Carlsberg Smooth Beer. Details: 88844 40794