A fresh chapter is about to be written as India take on Pakistan in a blockbuster ICC Champions Trophy showdown in Dubai. With history, pride, and mega rivalry at stake, both teams will look to make a statement in this high-pressure encounter. India enter as favorites, with a stronger squad than their arch-rivals, but Pakistan’s unpredictability ensures no team can take anything for granted. With a 1 PM local start, conditions will favor teams batting first, as the pitch tends to slow down in the second innings. Spinners could play a crucial role later in the game. Choosing the right captain and vice-captain options will be key to maximizing your fantasy points.
India vs Pakistan Match Details: ICC Champions Trophy 2025
- Match: India vs Pakistan, Match 5, Group A, ICC Champions Trophy 2025
- Date & Time: Sunday, February 23, 2025, 1:00 PM Local Time (2:30 PM IST)
- Venue: Dubai
- Live Streaming: Star Sports Network, JioHotstar
Pitch and Ground Stats – Dubai International Cricket Stadium
| Stat | Pacers | Spinners |
|---|---|---|
| Matches Played | 1 | 1 |
| Wickets Taken | 10 | 4 |
| Strike Rate | 28.9 | 72 |
| Economy Rate | 5.39 | 4.12 |
| Dot Ball % | 53.9% | 50.6% |
| Boundary % | 11.41% | 4.16% |
Key Player Head-to-Head Stats
| Player | Vs Opp/Player | Innings | Runs | SR | Wickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| KL Rahul | Pakistan | 3 | 187 | 87.79 | – |
| Kuldeep Yadav | Pakistan | 5 | – | – | 12 |
| Shaheen Afridi | India | 4 | – | – | 7 |
| Kuldeep Yadav | Babar Azam | 4 | 28 | 53.84 | 2 |
| Shaheen Afridi | Rohit Sharma | 4 | 48 | 85.71 | 2 |
India vs Pakistan Probable XIs
India
- Rohit Sharma (c)
- Shubman Gill
- Virat Kohli
- Shreyas Iyer
- KL Rahul (wk)
- Hardik Pandya
- Axar Patel
- Ravindra Jadeja
- Kuldeep Yadav
- Mohammed Shami
- Harshit Rana
Pakistan Playing XI
- Imam-ul-Haq
- Babar Azam
- Saud Shakeel
- Mohammad Rizwan (c & wk)
- Salman Agha
- Tayyab Tahir
- Khushdil Shah
- Shaheen Afridi
- Naseem Shah
- Haris Rauf
- Abrar Ahmed
IND vs PAK Dream11 Prediction: Fantasy Team
Wicket Keepers
- KL Rahul (RHB) – Solid and dependable with the bat and safe behind the stumps.
- Mohammad Rizwan (RHB) – A good player of spin and can accelerate the innings.
Batters
- Shubman Gill (C/VC) (RHB) – In tremendous form with back-to-back centuries.
- Virat Kohli (RHB) – Has a stupendous record vs PAK in ODIs. Is a player for big occasions.
All-rounders
- Axar Patel (C/VC) (LHB, Left-arm orthodox) – Missed a hat-trick last game. Could be massive in Dubai.
- Salman Agha (RHB, Right-arm off-spin) – In-form with both bat and ball.
Bowlers
- Kuldeep Yadav (LHB, Left-arm wrist-spin) – Loves bowling against Pakistan.
- Mohammed Shami (Right-arm fast) – Has an excellent record in ICC events.
- Abrar Ahmed (RHB, Right-arm wrist-spin) – His variations could trouble Indian batters.
- Naseem Shah (Right-arm fast) – Regular wicket-taker in ODIs.
- Shaheen Afridi (C/VC) (LHB, Left-arm fast) – A major threat with the new ball.
Ground Dimensions
- Straight Boundaries: 82 meters
- Square Boundaries: 62m & 74m
Pitch Overview
- Type: Bare surface, expected to slow down later in the game.
- Runs Expected: 275+ would be a good first-innings score.
- Conditions: No dew, making batting first a likely preference.
India vs Pakistan Live Streaming: Where to watch ICC Champions Trophy
Where to Watch? Star Sports Network, JioHotstar.
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