India vs Pakistan, no one can ever get over from this rivalry. Regardless of whether the result is a one-sided game or a crunch contest, this archrivalry always draws attention. Champions Trophy 2025 is currently a hot topic, with many speculations coming around. The venues are still uncertain, although the PCB has already announced their proposed schedule.
Not surprisingly, India and Pakistan are in the same group, as proposed to be held on March 1st. And without any doubt everyone is eagerly anticipating that battle once again.
But are you aware of which team is getting more preparation matches before this important tournament? Since the Champions Trophy is played in the 50-over format, all ODI games are under scanner for both teams. So, let’s see which team is playing more ODI games before the Champions Trophy.
India ODI schedule before Champions Trophy
| Period | Series | Matches | Results |
|---|---|---|---|
| August | India tour of Sri Lanka | 3 ODIs | Sri Lanka won the series 2-0 |
| January-February 2025 | England tour of India | 5 T20Is, 3 ODIs | Yet to Start |
The Indian team have a total of six games , with just three remaining after their 2-0 loss to Sri Lanka. This means India has one series left, where they will be playing against England in January. There are also many Test matches coming up, which are part of the World Test Championship, and this tournament is also important. It is noteworthy that Pakistan defeated India in the final of the Champions Trophy 2017. This time, however, preparations are not as extensive, as the number of preparation games is extremely limited. It will be interesting to see how it goes for India this time.
Pakistan ODI schedule before Champions Trophy
| Period | Series | Matches | Results |
|---|---|---|---|
| November 4- 18 | Pakistan tour of Australia | 3 T20I, 3 ODI | Yet to Start |
| November 24 to December 5 | Pakistan tour of Zimbabwe | 3 T20I, 3 ODI | Yet to Start |
| December 8 -January 3 | Pakistan tour of South Africa | 3 T20I, 3 ODI, 2 Test | Yet to Start |
| February 8-14 | ODI Tri-series | South Africa, New Zealand | Yet to Start |
When it comes to Pakistan, the men in green are set to play a minimum of nine ODI games against quality sides, including South Africa and Australia. They will also participate in an ODI tri-series against South Africa and New Zealand. This means Pakistan certainly has a substantial number of games ahead.
Also, a beneficial factor for them is that the Champions Trophy is currently scheduled to be held in Pakistan, providing them with a perfect opportunity to prepare for the tournament.
However, with Pakistan, we can always expect unpredictability. It will be intriguing to see how they perform this time, especially since the team is currently going through a lean patch after recently losing a game against Bangladesh. They will look to improve and get better.
