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IND vs PAK Champions Trophy 2025: Match Preview

The IND vs PAK Champions Trophy 2025 match is set to be a thrilling encounter between two cricketing giants. With both teams in top form, fans can expect a nail-biting contest packed with intense rivalries, great performances, and game-changing moments.

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By Tashleen Kaur
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As Pakistan and India face off in a highly anticipated group match at the Champions Trophy on Sunday in Dubai.

When India plays Pakistan in the ICC Champions Trophy 2025 at the Dubai International Cricket Stadium, the cricket community is preparing for another chapter in one of its fiercest rivalries.  The match between two cricketing powerhouses hoping to establish domination on the global stage is expected to be an exciting fight with high stakes.  After defeating Bangladesh by a commanding six wickets in their opening match, India comes into this match with momentum.  Their supremacy was demonstrated by Mohammed Shami's five-wicket haul and Shubman Gill's outstanding century.  They will get closer to the semifinals if they defeat Pakistan. 

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However, Pakistan's fate in the tournament depends on this match because they lost their opening match.  To maintain Pakistan's prospects, Muhammad Rizwan and Babar Azam will need to play at their highest level.

India’s Predicted XI:

Rohit Sharma (c)
Shubman Gill
Virat Kohli
Shreyas Iyer
Axar Patel
KL Rahul (wk)
Hardik Pandya
Ravindra Jadeja
Kuldeep Yadav
Harshit Rana
Mohammed Shami

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Pakistan’s Predicted XI:

Babar Azam (c)
Saud Shakeel
Mohammad Rizwan (wk)
Salman Agha
Kamran Ghulam
Tayyab Tahir
Khushdil Shah
Shaheen Afridi
Naseem Shah
Haris Rauf
Abrar Ahmed

IND vs PAK Pitch Report & Conditions

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Historically, the Dubai International Cricket Stadium has provided a level playing field.  The pacers will be vital in the first few overs, and as the game goes on, the spinners will be used.  Because the chasing team won the sole game played here in the competition thus far, the team batting first will need to achieve a competitive total.

Weather Report for IND vs PAK 

With a high temperature of 32°C, warm weather is predicted.  With no rain predicted, there will be no interruptions during the entire contest.

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Match Prediction: Who Will Win IND vs PAK?

India has the advantage going into this match since its top players are playing well and they have a strong head-to-head record in ICC competitions.  Nonetheless, Pakistan has a reputation for stepping up when the stakes are high.  A thrilling match could be in store if their bowlers can make early breakthroughs.

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