No ICC event is successful without an India vs Pakistan match as it adds more drama and also brings huge money. The contest between the arch-rivals will be followed all around the world.
India, who lost to Pakistan in the finals of the last edition, will look to avenge the loss in the forthcoming ICC Champions Trophy 2025. Meanwhile, Pakistan no longer has the luxury to play all the matches at home. To have the ICC Champions Trophy 2025 final in their backyard, they will pray for India to get eliminated as early as possible.
The event, which was supposed to be held entirely in Pakistan, was moved to Dubai due to India’s refusal to travel to the neighbouring country because of the political unrest. The fans are eagerly waiting to witness the IND vs PAK spectacle, which is scheduled on February 23rd at the Dubai International Cricket Stadium.
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India vs Pakistan, Champions Trophy 2025, Group A, Match 5 Form Guide and Analysis:
ICC CT 2025 India Analysis for IND vs PAK
India Predicted XI:
Rohit Sharma (c), Shubman Gill, Virat Kohli, Shreyas Iyer, KL Rahul (wk), Axar Patel, Hardik Pandya, Ravindra Jadeja, Varun Chakravarthy / Kuldeep Yadav, Mohammed Shami, Arshdeep Singh.
Recent form: Won, Won, Won, Lost, Lost
India looks versatile, and the familiar Dubai conditions make them a No.1 contender to win the ICC Champions Trophy 2025. The dynamic batting unit consists of Rohit Sharma, Shubman Gill, Virat Kohli, Shreyas Iyer, and KL Rahul, who are all highly skilled and big-match players. The all-rounders coming down the order, including Axar Patel, Hardik Pandya, and Ravindra Jadeja, are out-and-out game-changers. Not only are they capable of making a difference with the bat and ball, but they are all well-versed fielders.
BCCI made a smart move, picking up Varun Chakravarthy for the ODIs against England, knowing that ace speedster Jasprit Bumrah won’t be ready for the Champions Trophy 2025. When the results came, it suggested that Jasprit Bumrah needs more recovery for his back injury as they can’t risk the champion bowler. The selectors made a couple of changes at the last moment, adding Varun Chakravarthy and Harshit Rana into the squad to keep the balance, while Yashasvi Jaiswal, who was earlier in the squad, was dropped to the reserves list.
Mohammed Shami will be in focus as he recently recovered from the heel injury that he sustained during the ICC Men’s Cricket World Cup 2023. The prolific pacer is likely to share the new cherry with Arshdeep Singh, who is set to feature for the first time in the 50-over ICC event.
There will be a selection headache for the management to pick between mystery spinner Varun Chakravarty and chinaman Kuldeep Yadav.
Head Coach Gautam Gambhir has already hinted that KL Rahul will be their first-choice wicket-keeper.
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ICC CT 2025 Pakistan Analysis for IND vs PAK
Pakistan Predicted XI:
Fakhar Zaman, Babar Azam, Kamran Ghulam / Saud Shakeel, Mohammad Rizwan (c & wk), Salman Ali Agha, Tayyab Tahir, Khushdil Shah, Faheem Ashraf / Haris Rauf, Shaheen Afridi, Naseem Shah, Abrar Ahmed.
Recent form: Lost, Won, Lost, Won, Won
Pakistan’s impressive form in the ODIs of late took a setback following the Tri-Series loss to New Zealand in the final last week. Mohammad Rizwan-led side, who lost to Kiwis twice in 7 days, will play against them in the Champions Trophy 2025 opener at Karachi before taking on India on Sunday. It’s a matter of pride for the Men in Green as they carry the dreams of the entire nation.
With their preferred openers, Saim Ayub (injured) and Abdullah Shafique (out of form), not considered for selection, they have a huge amount of responsibilities on experienced Fakhar Zaman and Babar Azam at the top of the order. The experimentation of Saud Shakeel and Kamran Ghulam at the No.3 spot in the Tri-series didn’t click, and it will be interesting to see who will play between the two in the high-profile game against India. Skipper Mohammad Rizwan will play at his usual No.4 position.
The rise of Salman Ali Agha, their leading run-scorer in the Tri-Series (219 runs), is a massive boost as he can hold the crease for a longer period during the middle and death overs, his off-breaks are equally effective for the 6th bowling option.
Khushdil Shah will be preferred over Faheem Ashraf; the latter will only feature if Haris Rauf doesn’t get fit on time. Pace spearheads Shaheen Afridi and Naseem Shah have guaranteed their places, and so has spinner Abrar Ahmed.
Pitch Report for India vs Pakistan, Champions Trophy 2025, Group A, Match 5:
Two separate strips at the Dubai International Cricket Stadium have been kept fresh for the Champions Trophy 2025. It’s a hard surface, where the seamers will get plenty of purchase with the new ball, and thereafter, it is likely to get easier to bat on when the ball loses its shine. Scores in the range of 280-300 have been predicted for the Ind vs Pak Champions Trophy 2025 game.
India vs Pakistan, Champions Trophy 2025 Betting Tips:
Top Run-Scorer: Rohit Sharma
Rohit Sharma is a big match player and has done well against Pakistan in the global events. He changed the narrative of the game with his attacking batting in ODIs during the powerplay. The Indian skipper approached a similar style in the ICC Men’s Cricket World Cup 2023 and was successful. In his 10 ICC Champions Trophy matches, he has collected 481 runs at an average of 53.44 with a top score of 123*. He is expected to score more runs in the Ind vs Pak contest.
Top Wicket-Taker: Arshdeep Singh
Arshdeep Singh might not have a huge amount of experience in ODI cricket, but his ability to swing the ball both ways and execute yorkers at the death makes him a special bowler. In 9 ODIs, he picked up 14 wickets with the best figures of 5 for 37. The 26-year-old left-arm quick is expected to pick more wickets in the India vs Pakistan Champions Trophy 2025 game.
India vs Pakistan, Champions Trophy 2025 Winner Prediction:
After analysing the strengths and weaknesses of both teams, we predict India will emerge victorious in Sunday’s clash at Dubai.
How many times has Pakistan beat India in the Champions Trophy?
Pakistan and India have met each other 5 times in the Champions Trophy so far. The former holds a better edge with a 3-2 win-loss record.
How many ICC Champions Trophies has India Won?
India has won the ICC Champions Trophy twice, in 2002 (Joint winners) and 2013.
India vs Pakistan ICC Champions Trophy 2025 is the highly anticipated cricket match of the year. Both teams will battle against each other in a neutral country. Defending champions and hosts Pakistan have done well in the mini-world cup in the previous editions, and we can expect a gripping contest between the sides.
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