The fifth match of the Champions Trophy 2025 will witness another thrilling contest between Pakistan and India at the Dubai International Stadium. The tournament is being held from February 19 to March 9, 2025, and has the top eight ranked men’s national teams divided into two groups, with Group A comprising Pakistan, India, and New Zealand, and Group B being made up of Australia, England, Afghanistan, and South Africa.
With only three games for each team to play, the Champions Trophy 2025 should be a high-pressure and hotly contested affair.
India and Pakistan have a long history of one of the fiercest rivalries in the world, with both countries having played 135 ODI matches. Pakistan holds a slender edge, with 73 wins, while India has 57. The last time they met in the Champions Trophy in 2017, Pakistan won the match.
India started well in the tournament with a six-wicket victory over Bangladesh, aided by a splendid century from Shubman Gill. Pakistan, meanwhile, was tragically humbled by New Zealand in a terrible loss by 80 runs, making this a must-win for them to have any hope of progressing. This contest should be an exciting, thrilling showdown.
Head-To-Head Record
- Matches Played: 135
- Won by IND: 57
- Won by PAK:73
- NR: 05
Who Will Win the Match?
A face-off between India and Pakistan is something that one can always look forward to, as it stirs emotions and hypes intense competition. The two sides would go to any lengths to win the contest and not miss that trophy. Compared to what both teams have shown in recent matches, India seems to hold a slight edge, having had its first match against Bangladesh last week won convincingly.
That said, Pakistan can never be underestimated in such a pressure-filled match. Their talented pool of players can bounce back from the opening loss and make things happen. It, therefore, can be anyone’s game, making it so wonderfully exciting to see.
Match Details:
| Match | India vs Pakistan Champions Trophy 2025 |
| IND vs PAK Match Date | Sunday, February 23, 2025 |
| IND vs PAK Match Time | 02:30 PM IST |
| IND vs PAK Venue | Dubai International Stadium |
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