It’s the Champions Trophy. It’s Dubai. It’s the greatest rivalry in cricket— INDIA vs PAKISTAN!
The stage is set for a high-voltage clash as these two cricketing giants face off once again in the Champions Trophy after almost eight years. The last time they met in this tournament, Pakistan delivered a dominant performance to clinch the title, leaving India stunned. But now, in 2025, the question looms—will India settle the score, or will Pakistan secure yet another memorable victory?
We’ll find out in just a few hours, but before that, let’s dive into all the key details of this highly anticipated showdown in our match preview!
Sequence:
- Probable 11
- Stats
- Weather
- Pitch
- Player to watch out for
- Prediction
- Where/When/How to watch this match in INDIA
Probable 11 for Both Teams:
Pakistan:
- Imam-ul-Haq
- Babar Azam
- Saud Shakeel
- Mohammad Rizwan (C & WK)
- Salman Agha
- Tayyab Tahir
- Khushdil Shah
- Shaheen Shah Afridi
- Naseem Shah
- Haris Rauf
- Abrar Ahmed
India:
- Rohit Sharma (C)
- Shubhman Gill
- Virat Kohli
- Shreyas Iyer
- KL Rahul (WK)
- Hardik Pandya
- Ravindra Jadeja
- Axar Patel
- Harshit Rana
- Mohammad Shami
- Kuldeep Yadav
Stats:
| Matches- | 5 |
| Pakistan Won- | 3 |
| India Won- | 2 |
| Tied- | 0 |
| No Result- | 0 |
Pakistan leads 3-2 in this Rivalry in the Champions Trophy.
Weather Report:
It’s a bright and sunny day in Dubai, with the temperature currently at 31°C. As the day progresses, it is expected to cool down to around 25-26°C. No rain is forecasted, and nothing stands in the way of the Greatest Rivalry today. We are all set for an uninterrupted, thrilling clash between India and Pakistan!
Pitch Report:
We all know that Dubai is known for its hot and humid conditions, making dew highly unlikely to play a role in today’s game. In the India vs Bangladesh match, India had to chase a modest target of 231, yet it took them 46.3 overs to get over the line. This was largely due to the pitch and outfield slowing down considerably as the game progressed, making batting a bit more challenging.
With that in mind, winning the toss and opting to bat first seems like the better choice, as setting a total and putting pressure on the opposition under slowing conditions could be the way to go!
Player To Watch Out For:
Well, it’s an India vs Pakistan clash, and there’s one man who absolutely thrives in these high-voltage encounters. We all know him. He is the King, the one and only—Virat Kohli.
In ODIs, Kohli boasts a strike rate of 100.52 and an average of 52.15 against Pakistan. He has already registered three centuries against them, with his highest score being a legendary 183. Adding to that, he has also notched up eight half-centuries in this fierce rivalry.
Will the King rise to the occasion once again today? We’ll find out soon!
Prediction:
India, over the years, has dominated this rivalry in ICC tournaments, winning the majority of the encounters between the two sides. They’ll be fired up and raring to go in today’s clash.
However, Dubai was Pakistan’s home ground for many years, and they know the conditions inside out. The last time these two teams met at this very stadium, Pakistan demolished India by 10 wickets in the T20 World Cup, a painful memory India would love to erase.
So, both teams are evenly poised—India is fueled by the hunger for revenge, while Pakistan faces the immense pressure of near elimination in the tournament they are hosting. This sets up a battle for the ages!
Pakistan currently holds the edge in the Champions Trophy rivalry, leading 3-2 against India. With history slightly in their favor, they’ll be looking to extend their dominance, while India will be determined to even the score and settle old battles.
For Pakistan, this is a must-win—a loss here would push them to the brink of elimination in the very tournament they are hosting. For India, it’s a chance for sweet revenge for June 18, 2017—a day etched in memory.
Who will emerge victorious? Tune in to JioHotstar (Disney+ Hotstar + Jio) at 2:30 PM IST to find out!
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