Last Updated on: 23rd February 2025, 08:46 am
Pakistan vs India: Champions Trophy 2025 Showdown in Dubai
Pakistan and India will face off in the ICC Champions Trophy 2025 cricket match on February 23 at 1 PM (09:00 GMT) at Dubai International Stadium.
Current Form
| Team | Last 5 Matches |
|---|---|
| Pakistan | W L W L L |
| India | L W W W W |
India started strong with a six-wicket win over Bangladesh, while Pakistan struggled with a 60-run defeat against New Zealand. This match is a must-win for Babar Azam’s squad.
Can Pakistan Overcome India in Champions Trophy 2025?
Why is India Playing in the UAE?
India’s matches are set in the UAE under an ICC agreement ensuring neutral venues for both teams until 2027. This applies to:
| Tournament | Host | India’s Matches |
|---|---|---|
| ICC Men’s Champions Trophy 2025 | Pakistan | UAE |
| ICC Women’s Cricket World Cup 2025 | India | India |
| ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026 | India & SL | India |
| ICC Women’s T20 World Cup 2028 | Pakistan | UAE |
Pakistan’s First Major Event Since 1996
Pakistan last hosted a major ICC event in 1996. Security concerns after the 2009 attack on Sri Lanka’s team kept big tournaments away. This Champions Trophy marks a significant return for international cricket in Pakistan.
Pakistan’s 2017 Glory vs. Current Struggles
Pakistan won the 2017 Champions Trophy but now faces setbacks with an unstable squad and an injury to Fakhar Zaman, with Imam-ul-Haq stepping in.
| Champions Trophy Titles | Pakistan | India |
|---|---|---|
| Titles | 1 | 2 |
Why India is the Favorite
Rohit Sharma’s side looks strong, with Shubman Gill scoring a century in the first match. Their spin attack could be decisive on Dubai’s pitch.
Also Read: Waqar Younis on Pakistan-India Rivalry: Intensity, Passion, and Cricket’s Uniting Role
Squads
Pakistan
Mohammad Rizwan (C), Salman Ali Agha (VC), Babar Azam, Fakhar Zaman, Kamran Ghulam, Saud Shakeel, Tayyab Tahir, Faheem Ashraf, Khushdil Shah, Usman Khan, Abrar Ahmed, Haris Rauf, Mohammad Hasnain, Naseem Shah, Shaheen Shah Afridi
India
Rohit Sharma (C), Shubman Gill (VC), Virat Kohli, Shreyas Iyer, KL Rahul (WK), Hardik Pandya, Axar Patel, Washington Sundar, Kuldeep Yadav, Jasprit Bumrah, Mohammed Shami, Arshdeep Singh, Harshit Rana, Rishabh Pant (WK), Ravindra Jadeja, Varun Chakravarthy
Pakistan faces a tough challenge, while India looks to maintain its winning momentum. Stay tuned with The Educationist Hub for live updates.
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