PAK VS IND| PAKISTAN VS INDIA | ICC Champions Trophy, 2025 - Match 1 | LIVE MATCH AND PREDICTION

Sunday 23th February 2025, 14:00

Pakistan

vs

India

Dubai International Stadium
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Pakistan

India

Squad Squad

Babar Azam Rohit Sharma (C)

Fakhar Zaman Shreyas Iyer

Saud Shakeel Shubman Gill

Tayyab Tahir Virat Kohli

Faheem Ashraf Axar Patel

Kamran Ghulam Hardik Pandya

Khushdil Shah Ravindra Jadeja

Salman Agha Washington Sundar

Mohammad Rizwan (c) (wk) KL Rahul (wk)

Usman Khan (wk) Rishabh Pant (wk)

Abrar Ahmed Arshdeep Singh

Haris Rauf Harshit Rana

Muhammad Hasnain Kuldeep Yadav

Naseem Shah Mohammed Shami

Shaheen Afridi Varun Chakaravanthy

Update & Analysis

The cricketing world eagerly anticipates the first match of the ICC Champions Trophy 2025 between Pakistan and India, scheduled for February 23, 2025, at the Dubai International Stadium. As the tournament opener, both teams will be looking to start their campaign with a strong performance.

Match Details:

Date: February 23, 2025

Time: 2:00 PM PST | 2:30 PM IST

Venue: Dubai International Stadium

Weather and Pitch Report:

The weather in Dubai is expected to be clear and warm, providing excellent conditions for cricket. The Dubai International Stadium pitch has traditionally favored batsmen, but spinners could also play a crucial role as the match progresses. Teams winning the toss might opt to bat first to capitalize on the early batting conditions.

Key Players to Watch:

Babar Azam (Pakistan): The backbone of Pakistan’s batting lineup, Babar’s elegant stroke play and ability to anchor the innings make him a crucial player in this high-stakes match.

Virat Kohli (India): One of the finest batsmen in modern cricket, Kohli’s experience, aggressive gameplay, and ability to chase down targets make him a key asset for India.

Match Prediction:

With the home advantage and spin-friendly conditions, Pakistan might hold a slight edge. However, India’s strong batting lineup and formidable pace attack make them a tough opponent. This match is expected to be a thrilling contest, with both teams having a fair chance to start their Champions Trophy campaign with a victory.

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