Greetings and welcome to the live blog of the electrifying Champions Trophy 2025 Group A clash between India and Pakistan, set to occur today at Dubai International Cricket Stadium.
The contest between the two finalists of the 2017 edition is set to commence at 2:30 PM IST, with live telecast provided by Star Sports and Sports 18 networks, while live streaming can be accessed through the Jio Hotstar app and website in India.
India approaches today’s match after a 6-wicket victory against Bangladesh on Thursday, February 20, while Pakistan suffered a 60-run loss to New Zealand in the tournament opener held at National Stadium in Karachi on Wednesday, February 19.
The encounter today against the team captained by Rohit Sharma is crucial for the Men in Green to sustain their title defense.
If India defeats Pakistan today and New Zealand wins against Bangladesh in Rawalpindi on Monday (February 24), then the team led by Mohammad Rizwan will be eliminated from the semifinal race, while India and New Zealand will secure their spots in the semifinals of the current eight-team ICC tournament.
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In today’s match against India, Pakistan will be without their key opener Fakhar Zaman.
Fakhar was sidelined from the tournament on Thursday because of an injury and has been replaced by Imam-ul-Haq. The opening batsman who is left-handed is scheduled to play in today’s match.
In the upcoming game against India, Pakistan will be missing the crucial opener Fakhar Zaman. Fakhar was excluded from the tournament on Thursday due to an injury and has been replaced by Imam-ul-Haq. The left-handed opening batsman is set to participate in today’s match.
Although Pakistan must make one alteration for the match, India is expected to maintain the same XI, although Varun Chakaravarthy could possibly replace Kuldeep Yadav.
