India vs Pakistan 2024 Davis Cup 2024: All You Need To Know About The Historic Clash

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India and Pakistan will lock horns in Group 1 playoff fixture of the Davis Cup 2024 during the weekend. The tie is slated on February 3 and 4 on the grass courts of the Pakistan Sports Complex in Islamabad.

The Indian tennis team returns to Pakistan soil after six decades. The last time India visited the neighbouring country for a Davis Cup game was in 1964 for a Zone B match in Lahore, wherein the visitors won 4-0.

The upcoming clash between India and Pakistan will be a breath of fresh air for the sport in the host nation, which has struggled to host major international events in the last decade and a half.

For the uninitiated, the Davis Cup is a men’s team event hosted annually by the International Tennis Federation (ITF). It is known as the World Cup of Tennis and is held in three stages in February, September, and November. India and Pakistan are currently contesting in the Qualifiers (World Group 1 playoffs) with the winner to progress to the World Cup Group I tie in September, while the loser will play in the World Cup Group II tie in September.

India vs Pakistan: What is the Davis Cup format?

A total of 72 nations will take part in the Davis Cup 2024 Qualifiers and World Group I and II playoffs, as mentioned on the official website of the organisers. There will be 24 nations competing in the Qualifiers for a place in the Davis Cup 2024 Finals. Similarly, 24 nations will contest in World Group I and II playoffs. The 12 winners from each World Group will play in World Group I and World Group II, respectively, between September 10 and 15.

How is a Davis Cup match played?

The Davis Cup matches are split into the duration of two days. On day one, the home nation’s No.1 player will take on the No.2 player of the visiting player and vice versa. Only two singles matches are played on the first day.

The second day starts with the only doubles clash of the tie followed by the remaining two singles matches. The home nation’s No.1 player will compete with the visiting nation’s No.1 player and vice versa. All the live matches are played with best-of-3 tiebreak sets.

When was last time India vs Pakistan Davis Cup match was played?

The two rivals played in the Davis Cup Asia/Oceania tie in Kazakhstan after the match was moved from Pakistan because of the All India Tennis Association’s (AITA) demand to stage it at a neutral venue. India defeated a depleted Pakistan 3-0 with Sumit Nagal winning two singles matches and veteran Leander Paes paired with Jeevan Nedunchezhiyan to win the doubles in the second round.

India vs Pakistan squads:

India: Ramkumar Ramanathan, N Sriram Balaji, Yuki Bhambri, Saketh Myneni, Nikki Poonacha; Reserve: SD Prajwal Dev; Non-playing Captain: Zeeshan Ali

There is no official squad announced by the hosts but it is believed that the senior duo of Aisam-ul-haq Quereshi and Aqeel Khan will spearhead their campaign.

When is India vs Pakistan Davis Cup tie?

The India vs Pakistan Davis Cup tie is on February 3 (Saturday) and February 4 (Sunday).

Where is the India vs Pakistan Davis Cup tie?

The India vs Pakistan Davis Cup tie will be played on grass courts of the Pakistan Sports Complex in Islamabad.

Where to watch India vs Pakistan Davis Cup tie?

The India vs Pakistan Davis Cup match will be live telecasted on Sony Sports Ten 2 and Sony Sports Ten 2 HD channels. The live streaming will be available on the SonyLiv mobile application as well as its website.

What time will India vs Pakistan Davis Cup tie start?

The India vs Pakistan Davis Cup tie will begin at 10:30 AM IST (11:00 AM PST).