India vs Pakistan Match Prediction: India will be locking horns against Pakistan in a crucial Champions Trophy 2025 encounter on Sunday (February 23).
The two arch-rivals collide at the Dubai International Stadium as the Indian team is stationed there following their decision not to travel to Pakistan.

After a losing start against New Zealand, this encounter will be massive for Pakistan, who know a defeat can potentially mean curtains in the tournament. On the other hand, India secured a relatively easy win over Bangladesh and now a win against Pakistan shall seal their spot in the semifinals.
Date: February 23
Time: 2:30 PM IST/ 2 pm Pakistan Time / 9 am GMT
Venue: Dubai International Stadium, Dubai (UAE)
Captains: Rohit Sharma (IND), Mohammad Rizwan (PAK)
A massive juggernaut awaits for India and Pakistan fans as the two cricketing giants lock horns in the Champions Trophy. After a poor start to the tournament. Mohammad Rizwan and his team will be eyeing a victory as a defeat will effectively mean they are out of the tournament. India, on the other hand, looked extremely comfortable against Bangladesh and will take confidence from there as they meet Pakistan. The last time these two teams met, it was Pakistan who prevailed in the final in 2017 and Babar Azam and other Pakistan players will have to live up to the billing to cause trouble to this extremely polished Indian side.
IND vs PAK Who will Win: In terms of team combination. India look a lot more settled and have a lot more firepower in the squad. The injury to Fakhar Zaman is also a huge blow for Pakistan, who are now missing two of their star southpaws.
In terms of India and Pakistan encounters, it is never to be taken for granted. But India do have a distinct advantage over their neighbours in this match.
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