Overview
- Indian captain Suryakumar Yadav declined a handshake with Pakistan’s Salman Ali Agha at the toss, echoing the Sept. 14 incident that followed India’s seven‑wicket win.
- Andy Pycroft stayed on as match referee despite PCB objections and an earlier apology acknowledged by Pakistan, with no ICC inquiry announced.
- Pakistan scrapped its scheduled pre‑match press conference and brought in a sports psychologist in the build‑up to help players manage the pressure.
- India restored Jasprit Bumrah and Varun Chakravarthy to the XI, while Pakistan left out Hasan Nawaz and Khushdil Shah as Haris Rauf returned.
- India entered the Super Fours unbeaten, Pakistan advanced with two wins, and a third meeting remains possible in the Sept. 28 final.