Pakistan captain Mohammad Rizwan has won the coin toss and opted to bat first against India in their Group A game at the 2025 Champions Trophy.

Pakistan enters the tournament as defending champions having won the previous edition of the Champions Trophy in 2017, defeating India in the final. While Pakistan has won the tournament once, India has won twice: in 2013 and in 2002,

Indian bowlers were stunningly accurate but Pakistan managed to post a competitive 241 courtesy Saud Shakeel’s polished fifty and Khushdil Shah’s cameo in the Champions Trophy in Dubai on Sunday (February 23, 2025).

The Indian national cricket team will face Pakistan in the second group stage match for both nations in the 2025 ICC Champions Trophy.

India is expected to maintain their successful lineup and will present the same starting eleven. They will have a clear edge in various areas. The team has established a good rhythm, whereas Pakistan had to travel recently and is in the process of readjusting after their defeat against New Zealand in Karachi.

Indian cricket legend MS Dhoni and Bollywood actor Sunny Deol were seen enjoying the intense India vs Pakistan match side by side.

Also check predicted playing 11s, pitch and weather report for the IND vs PAK Champions Trophy 2025 match at Dubai on Sunday (23 February).

Almost every game from the 2025 ICC Champions Trophy is massive, but Pakistan vs. India is the biggest of the lot. It really doesn't get any better than this intense rivarly betwe