India and Pakistan are set to face off in the Champions Trophy 2025. India won their first match against Bangladesh while Pakistan lost to New Zealand.

Following a successful opening match in the 2025 Champions Trophy, where India achieved a decisive victory over Bangladesh in Dubai, the team is now looking to clinch a spot in the semifinals. They will face their long-time rival Pakistan in their second Group A match at the same location on Sunday.

Pakistan, the tournament host, find themselves in a must-win situation after a 60-run defeat to New Zealand in their opening match.

Openers: The pairing of Rohit Sharma and Shubman Gill is certain, with no changes expected in at the top of the batting order. The duo put in 69 runs for the first wicket against Bangladesh, with Rohit giving the team a flying start.

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Follow live coverage of Pakistan vs India from the ICC Champions Trophy today. The ICC Test Championship sees nine teams compete across a two-year cycle of matches before a two-team final decides the winner. The inaugural competition was won by New Zealand after a thrilling victory over India in June 2021.

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As the much-awaited India vs Pakistan showdown in the ICC Champions Trophy approaches, cricket fans from both nations are buzzing with excitement. With over a billion viewers expected to tune in, emotions are running high ahead of this iconic rivalry.