Intro:

India face rivals Pakistan in their opening Cricket World Cup match at Adelaide.

Script:

Make no mistake, this is a huge game of cricket, India against Pakistan at the World Cup. Fans of both teams turned out in Adelaide ahead of the match just to see them train.

They've faced each other five times before in this competition, India have beaten their rivals every time...

SOUNDBITE: (English) MS Dhoni, India captain (On opening the World Cup against Pakistan)

"Starting with Pakistan, as you said, it will be a high voltage game. With so many fans coming from India, it will be a houseful. It's definitely something - it's one of those occasions where the spectators really love it. It's one of the most prized games when it comes to the ODI format. All in all I think it's a perfect scenario to start, and the guys, as I've said, they've got enough experience in the conditions, so I think it will be a good one."

India have been in Australia for two months and are yet to win a competitive match, Pakistan can also take heart from their overall one day record against India, 72 wins to 50 defeats.

SOUNDBITE: (English) Misbah-ul-Haq, Pakistan captain (On his advice to his players on how to handle the rivalry against India)

"Obviously India-Pakistan is always all about pressure. The best thing we can do is just enjoy the game, enjoy the atmosphere, go there, play your game, be positive, and that's the way how it is. I think if you could just go there and play your natural game, that's how you can handle the pressure well, and that's my advice to the team."

This man will hope that advice does not get through, although he will also be aware that this is the first time India have been without Sachin Tendulkar for this fixture at a World Cup. It is only the first game, a defeat will by no means end either side's chances of winning the trophy but they would need an almighty response.