Champions Trophy 2025: India vs Pakistan, IND vs PAK Pitch and Weather Forecast- Dubai International Stadium Report

Champions Trophy 2025: Excitement is mounting as India and Pakistan gear up for a high-stakes showdown in the ICC Champions Trophy on Sunday at the Dubai International Cricket Stadium. With a semifinal berth within reach, Rohit Sharma's squad is focused on sealing their spot, while Mohammad Rizwan's men are desperate to avoid an early elimination.

India heads into the contest with confidence after securing a composed six-wicket win against a resilient Bangladesh. Meanwhile, Pakistan is under pressure following a disappointing 60-run loss to New Zealand in their tournament opener.

The two arch-rivals last faced off in this tournament during the 2017 final, where Pakistan claimed a historic victory in London. Rizwan's side will be drawing motivation from that triumph but knows they must elevate their performance to keep their campaign alive.

IND vs PAK: Pitch Report

It is predicted that as the match progresses, the pitch would lose its freshness, becoming slower and drier. This means the surface would offer less pace and bounce for the fast bowlers while assisting spinners due to the wearing conditions. Their assessment turned out to be accurate, as the pitch behaved as expected, making stroke play more challenging in the later stages of the game.

Additionally, India's captain, Rohit Sharma, had hinted after the match against Bangladesh that the pitch for the next game would have similar characteristics. His comment suggested that the team had analyzed the surface and anticipated it to remain on the slower side, making adaptability crucial for batters and bowlers alike.

IND vs PAK: Weather Forecast

Weather conditions are expected to remain favorable for the much-anticipated Champions Trophy clash between India and Pakistan at the Dubai International Cricket Stadium on February 23. While there was some rainfall a few days prior to India's tournament opener in Dubai, it is unlikely to impact the upcoming fixture.

The afternoon is expected to see partly cloudy skies, with temperatures peaking at around 31 degrees Celsius. As the evening progresses, the mercury may dip to a low of 23 degrees Celsius, ensuring pleasant conditions for the game.

IND vs PAK: Full Squad

India: Rohit Sharma (c), Shubman Gill, Virat Kohli, Shreyas Iyer, KL Rahul, Rishabh Pant, Hardik Pandya, Axar Patel, Washington Sundar, Kuldeep Yadav, Harshit Rana, Mohd. Shami, Arshdeep Singh, Ravindra Jadeja, Varun Chakaravarthy.

Pakistan: 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, Mohammad Hasnain, Usman Khan, Kamran Ghulam, Faheem Ashraf.