IND vs PAK: Why did Team India reach barely 30 minutes before Toss at Dubai Stadium?

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Ahead of the highly-anticipated Champions Trophy 2025 clash against Pakistan, team India reached only about 35 minutes before Toss at the Dubai International Stadium.

India are up against Pakistan in a high-voltage Champions Trophy 2025 encounter today (Sunday, February 23), and the players could only reach barely before half an hour from the scheduled toss time.

IND vs PAK: Why did the India Team Bus had a delayed Entry?

A report from Indian Express revealed that both team buses were delayed, but Pakistan's bus managed to reach the venue first. The Indian team, however, faced a longer delay and arrived just in time for pre-match preparations. It was due to Dubai's congested traffic from the hotel en route to stadium.

Two of India's throw-down specialists travelled separately and they reached earlier than the team. The duo had to wait in the middle for about 30 minutes before the rest of the team arrived at the stadium.

IND vs PAK: Pakistan win the Toss, chose to Bat

Pakistan captain Mohammad Rizwan won the Toss and decided to Bat first. Pakistan are up for a must-win encounter against India today as a defeat would effectively eliminate them from the Champions Trophy 2025.

Pakistan made only one change as Imam-ul-Haq replaced Fakhar Zaman, while India have named the same playing eleven from the last match.