India and Pakistan have both had exciting matches in recent ICC tournaments. India won against Pakistan in the 2024 T20 World Cup and the 2023 ODI World Cup. But back in 2017, Pakistan won the ICC Champions Trophy by beating India.
This time, India is led by Rohit Sharma and they’ll be seen as the favorites because they know the Dubai conditions well. However, Pakistan can feel confident too, as the pitches in Dubai have been slow lately. This means their spinners might do well and it could make it hard for India to score runs in the middle overs.
The match starts at 1 PM, and likely, dew won’t be a big issue, making the toss very important. Last year, Sri Lanka learned to set challenging targets, and they succeeded against India by using their spinners effectively. Pakistan will want to do something similar, but India has also learned from their past games.
In their first match against Bangladesh, India wanted to bowl first but then realized it was tough to chase on a slowing pitch. Teams will remember this when they play in Dubai. Batters are expected to go for big shots early on, but it might get harder to score as the game continues.
Form Guide
– Pakistan: L L W L W (last five ODIs)
– India: W W W W L
Pitch Report
The pitch in Dubai is expected to get slower, making it harder for batters later in the match. India has been practicing hard to face spin bowlers since they expect spin to play a big role. At the start, both batting and fast bowling will have an advantage, but as the match goes on, spinners will become more important.
Last time, Bangladesh struggled on this pitch, getting bowled out for 228 runs. So, batting first might be a smart move for the team that wins the toss.
Weather Report
The weather will be hot, with temperatures around 33°C in the afternoon, dropping to 26°C at night. It should be mostly sunny and warm, with no rain expected, meaning the game will go on without interruptions.
Match Details
The India vs Pakistan Champions Trophy 2025 match will start at 2:30 PM IST on Saturday, February 23, at the Dubai International Cricket Stadium.
Where to Watch
This exciting match will be live on the NiftyStat website, with real-time updates and detailed coverage. Fans can also watch it on Star Sports Network and Sports18 Network. Online streaming will be available on the JioCinema app and website.
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