Cricket fans are set for a thrilling encounter as arch-rivals India and Pakistan face off in a high-voltage Champions Trophy 2025 Group A match today at the Dubai International Cricket Stadium. This much-anticipated contest, a rematch of the 2017 final, is scheduled to begin at 2:30 PM IST, with the toss taking place at 2:00 PM IST. The match will be broadcast live on Star Sports and Sports 18, while streaming will be available on the JioCinema and Hotstar apps and websites in India.
Current Form and Group Scenarios
India enter this clash on the back of a convincing six-wicket victory over Bangladesh on February 20. In contrast, Pakistan suffered a 60-run defeat against New Zealand in their tournament opener on February 19 at Karachi's National Stadium.
For Pakistan, today’s match is a must-win to keep their title defense alive. If India defeat Pakistan and New Zealand overcome Bangladesh on February 24 in Rawalpindi, the Mohammad Rizwan-led side will be eliminated from the semifinal race, securing last-four berths for India and New Zealand.
Team News and Expected Lineups
Pakistan have been dealt a blow with Fakhar Zaman ruled out due to injury. He has been replaced in the squad by Imam-ul-Haq, who is expected to open the innings.
India, on the other hand, are likely to retain their winning combination. However, there is speculation that Varun Chakravarthy could replace Kuldeep Yadav in the playing XI.
Match Details
- Toss: 2:00 PM IST
- Start Time: 2:30 PM IST
- Venue: Dubai International Cricket Stadium
- Live Telecast: Star Sports, Sports 18
- Live Streaming: JioCinema, Hotstar
Head-to-Head Record in the Champions Trophy
- India: 2 wins
- Pakistan: 3 wins
Squads
India
Rohit Sharma (C), Shubman Gill, Virat Kohli, Shreyas Iyer, Axar Patel, KL Rahul (WK), Hardik Pandya, Ravindra Jadeja, Harshit Rana, Mohammed Shami, Kuldeep Yadav, Rishabh Pant (WK), Washington Sundar, Varun Chakravarthy, Arshdeep Singh
Pakistan
Mohammad Rizwan (C & WK), Babar Azam, Imam-ul-Haq, Saud Shakeel, Salman Agha, Tayyab Tahir, Khushdil Shah, Shaheen Afridi, Naseem Shah, Haris Rauf, Abrar Ahmed, Kamran Ghulam, Faheem Ashraf, Mohammad Hasnain, Usman Khan (WK)
With high stakes and intense rivalry, today’s match promises to be a spectacle. Will India continue their winning momentum, or can Pakistan revive their campaign? The stage is set for an electrifying showdown.
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