India and Pakistan are set to face off in a thrilling encounter in the Champions Trophy 2025 on Sunday, February 23, at the Dubai International Stadium. This much-anticipated clash marks the sixth time the two arch-rivals will meet in the tournament’s history. Pakistan currently holds the advantage, having won three out of the previous five encounters, while India has emerged victorious twice. This will be the first time the two teams are competing in the Champions Trophy since their famous 2017 final at The Oval, where Pakistan secured a commanding victory.
India enters the match in strong form, having secured a comprehensive win over Bangladesh in their opening game. Meanwhile, Pakistan faces a crucial test after suffering a heavy defeat at home against New Zealand in their first match. A loss in this fixture could significantly dent Pakistan’s chances of qualifying for the semi-finals, making this a must-win game for them.
Pakistan will be missing the services of Fakhar Zaman, who has been ruled out of the tournament due to an injury sustained while fielding against New Zealand. Imam-ul-Haq has been called up as his replacement.
Dream11 Team Prediction for IND vs PAK Champions Trophy 2025:
Wicketkeepers: Mohammad Rizwan
Batters: Rohit Sharma, Virat Kohli, Babar Azam, Shubman Gill (c)
All-rounders: Ravindra Jadeja, Axar Patel (vc), Hardik Pandya, Khushdil Shah
Bowlers: Mohammed Shami, Kuldeep Yadav
Predicted Playing XI:
India:
Rohit Sharma (c), Shubman Gill, Virat Kohli, Shreyas Iyer, Axar Patel, KL Rahul (wk), Hardik Pandya, Ravindra Jadeja, Kuldeep Yadav, Mohammed Shami, Arshdeep Singh
Pakistan:
Babar Azam, Saud Shakeel, Mohammad Rizwan (c/wk), Salman Agha, Kamran Ghulam, Tayyab Tahir, Khushdil Shah, Shaheen Afridi, Naseem Shah, Haris Rauf, Abrar Ahmed
Squads:
India:
Rohit Sharma (c), Shubman Gill, Virat Kohli, Shreyas Iyer, KL Rahul, Rishabh Pant, Hardik Pandya, Axar Patel, Washington Sundar, Kuldeep Yadav, Harshit Rana, Mohammed Shami, Arshdeep Singh, Ravindra Jadeja, Varun Chakaravarthy
Pakistan:
Mohammad Rizwan (c), Babar Azam, Imam-ul-Haq, Kamran Ghulam, Saud Shakeel, Tayyab Tahir, Faheem Ashraf, Khushdil Shah, Salman Ali Agha, Usman Khan, Abrar Ahmed, Haris Rauf, Mohammad Hasnain, Naseem Shah, Shaheen Afridi
This high-stakes battle between India and Pakistan promises to be an electrifying contest, with both teams looking to assert their dominance in the tournament. Fantasy cricket enthusiasts should consider form, pitch conditions, and team balance before finalizing their Dream11 picks.
