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https://www.espncricinfo.com/story/...ie-similarities-1992-2019-world-cups-pakistan
Tournament Format:
In 1992, the tournament had nine teams, with everyone playing against everyone else and the top four progressing to the semi-finals.
In 2019, the tournament has 10 teams, and everyone plays everyone else and the top four progress to the semi-finals.
Usage of 2 New Balls
In 1992, the administrators decided to use two new white balls per innings, one at each end.
In 2019, the teams are also playing with two new white balls per innings, one at each end.
Around now, the theory starts stretching
In 1992, Pakistan had Inzamam-ul-Haq, one of their breakout stars.
In 2019, Pakistan have his nephew Imam-ul-Haq.
In 1992, a Pakistani left-hand batsman named Sohail (Aamir) was the Man of the Match in their sixth game.
In 2019, a Pakistani left-hand batsman named Sohail (Haris) was Man of the Match in their sixth game.
Shit getting real now
In 1992, India and then Australia had won the previous two World Cups.
In 2019, India and then Australia have won the previous two World Cups.
And finally, the theory goes bonkers
In 1992, Asif Ali Zardari, a former president of Pakistan and husband of the late Benazir Bhutto, was in jail.
In 2019, Asif Ali Zardari again is in jail.
In 1992, Aladdin was released as an animated musical film.
In 2019, an Aladdin reboot was released.
- Not mentioned in Document I spotted it
In 1992 Hosts Australia were knocked out of Tournament by Pakistan
In 2018 Hosts England are in Danger of being Knocked out of Tournament by Pakistan
Not mentioned in Document
Notice New Zeland batted first and Imploded , when everyone expected Pakistan to Bat first
1992 Pakistan won vs New Zeland by 5 Wickets
2018 Pakistan won vs New Zeland by 6 Wickets
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