Pakistan opened their T20 World Cup 2024 campaign with an embarrassing defeat at the hands of USA in Dallas on June 6.

Pakistan’s loss to USA is a big setback in their hopes to qualify for the Super Eight. The Men in Green are due to face arch-rivals India in the next match in New York on June 9.

On the eve of the high-octane clash, Pakistan head coach Gary Kirsten said the Babar Azam-led side is fully motivated to take on India despite the humiliation in their tournament opener.

"It's a big game India (versus) Pakistan, there's no need for me to motivate the team anymore. They are well-motivated, they are focused for this game," Kirsten told reporters.

"We have to forget about the last couple of days and just move forward, that's the only way you can deal with life. Results are results (and they) take care of themselves," he added.

India have been stationed in New York, participating in two matches, including a warm-up fixture against Bangladesh. On the other hand, Pakistan are set to play their first match in New York.

However, Kirsten refused to believe that India will have an advantage over Pakistan.

"We were going to go out there and make sure we do the best that we can with our skill sets and how we can put pressure on the opposition. I'm not sure because I can't predict what's going to happen. I don't know whether it'll be an advantage," he stated.

Kirsten, who had served the Indian team as head coach, expressed that the marquee encounter on Sunday has a unique atmosphere surrounding it.

"I think it is a little bit different because it's not in India or Pakistan," he said. "These players have seen enough of each other and how they play. In the end, we want to make sure that we get our game right looking at the conditions and what is required on the conditions because I think that's going to be a big play."

According to Gary Kirsten, Pakistan will require a team effort to challenge India. "It's never nice, not winning games for any player. They (Pakistan players) are trying their best. The important thing for us is that we operate genuinely as a team," he said.

"Yes, we need individuals to make good performances. But playing games like this, (what is needed) is a real team effort. It's a big game."

"(What happened) two days ago is forgotten. We can't take it back. It's gone, so we move on," he added.

While admitting that pace bowling is Pakistan's strength, Kirsten said he wanted all bases covered.

"It certainly is a strength of ours. We like to look at the balance of our team, it's important that you cover all the bases, we want to make sure we've got spin options, good seam options and a deep batting line-up," he concluded.

(With PTI inputs)