Prior to the highly anticipated India vs Pakistan clash in the T20 World Cup 2024, fans have been embroiled in a jersey battle as both teams revealed their kits for the tournament on Monday.
As anticipation builds for the thrilling India vs Pakistan encounter in the T20 World Cup 2024 on June 9, fans are already immersed in a fervent jersey rivalry following the unveiling of both teams' kits for the tournament on Monday. The clash between these cricketing giants has always been a spectacle, and with the unveiling of their respective jerseys, the excitement among supporters has reached a fever pitch.
Adidas, Team India's official kit partner, revealed India's T20 jersey in a rather interesting way. In the video released on Monday, captain Rohit Sharma, spinner Kuldeep Yadav, and all-rounder Ravindra Jadeja are showcased at the scenic Dharamsala stadium. A helicopter transports the striking blue-orange jersey to the venue.
One jersey. One Nation.
Presenting the new Team India T20 jersey.
Available in stores and online from 7th may, at 10:00 AM. pic.twitter.com/PkQKweEv95
The newly unveiled attire boasts tri-color stripes enhancing a v-shaped neckline, with a fusion of blue covering the front and back, complemented by saffron accents on the sleeves. Notably, the jersey proudly features the iconic three stripes emblematic of sports apparel titan Adidas, alongside the revered BCCI logo.
An hour later, India's arch-rivals Pakistan too unveiled their official jersey for the upcoming mega event. Dubbed the 'Matrix Jersey,' the newly unveiled attire for Pakistan's cricket team showcases a modern design incorporating a range of shades of the nation's iconic green, representing its distinctive identity.
The jersey is characterized by striking patterns and incorporates the T20 World Cup 2024 logo on the right side of the chest, accompanied by the team crest on the left. Under the leadership of Captain Babar Azam, the team proudly presented the new kit, sparking excitement among cricket enthusiasts across the neighbouring country.
🎵𝑳𝒂𝒑𝒂𝒊𝒕 𝒌𝒉𝒖𝒅 𝒑𝒆𝒓 𝒘𝒂𝒕𝒂𝒏 𝒌𝒂 𝒑𝒂𝒓𝒄𝒉𝒂𝒎, 𝒃𝒂𝒋𝒂 𝒅𝒆 𝒅𝒂𝒏𝒌𝒂, 𝒎𝒂𝒄𝒉𝒂 𝒅𝒆 𝒔𝒉𝒐𝒐𝒓!🎵
Presenting Pakistan 𝐌𝐚𝐭𝐫𝐢𝐱 𝐉𝐞𝐫𝐬𝐞𝐲'𝟐𝟒! Pre-order now: https://t.co/TWU32T9BHd | pic.twitter.com/akwWjkjZBB
Following the unveiling of the T20 World Cup jerseys for India and Pakistan, fans from both nations took to social media platforms, particularly X, to engage in spirited debates over which team's attire reigns supreme.
"Saffron+Blue=Love," said one Indian fan in response to Adidas' unveiling on X, while another added, "That is fire in all sense that Orange is cherry on top."
Pakistan fans too lauded their country's jersey for the T20 World Cup 2024, with one fan stating, "Looking classy and amazing." Another Pakistani fan added, "Presenting you the Matrix Jersey, a symbol of unity."
Nevertheless, fans from both nations seized the chance to playfully mock each other's jerseys, as numerous memes flooded platforms like X. Here's a look at some of the reactions:
Blue always good
— Rajput Pawan 🇮🇳🤪 (@iamPKrajput)Kuch bhi ho, tumhari team ko aur tumko bhi maidaan mein nanga karke bhejenge pic.twitter.com/x6R3N7J3vT
— Chandra Mohan (@chandu28in)Team Polio Pakistan Terrorists Country T20 jersey is inspired by Harpic Fresh toilet cleaner. 🔥 pic.twitter.com/JciZ6JpCKa
— Atim Gujar 🇮🇳 (@atimgujar240480)*Same same but different 😂😜* pic.twitter.com/RMgSb3SXvv
— pakistan (@pakistan786921)🍉 tarbooz ke baad ab harpic jersey. pic.twitter.com/51L45M0Nra
— Cric Baba (@HarshitDigiboom)"Greeb ki baat hi kuchh aur hai"
हां, बकरी Lover जो ठहरे तुम लोग 🤣🤣
🇵🇰💕🐐 https://t.co/cTiwPOAlca pic.twitter.com/OM19xdn7gY
Indian jersey is exactly SIX times more costly than the 🇵🇰 one.
The quality of fabrics surely will be way way better since it’s a genuine adidas product.
Only deference is pic.twitter.com/2mdNNWewJK
— Adnan Gul (@AdnanGul1053048)Pakistan's Jersey is way better
— Ayesha | INSAFIAN ❤️ (@AyeshakhanPTI_)Funny maker pic.twitter.com/3OCqa2jc1s
— ambika thakur ग्रामीण प्रबंधक (@ambikathakur8)