Rohit Sharma raced to 20 off 15 balls before he was done in by a yorker from Shaheen Afridi. India lose their first wicket, chasing 242 to win against Pakistan.

The Indian national cricket team will face Pakistan in the second group stage match for both nations in the 2025 ICC Champions Trophy.

Indian bowlers were stunningly accurate but Pakistan managed to post a competitive 241 courtesy Saud Shakeel’s polished fifty and Khushdil Shah’s cameo in the Champions Trophy in Dubai on Sunday (February 23, 2025).

India is expected to maintain their successful lineup and will present the same starting eleven. They will have a clear edge in various areas. The team has established a good rhythm, whereas Pakistan had to travel recently and is in the process of readjusting after their defeat against New Zealand in Karachi.

Sunday’s Champions Trophy clash in Dubai promises a charged atmosphere with strong fan presence on both sides.

Dubai is set to witness one of the most intense cricketing rivalries as India and Pakistan clash in a highly anticipated Group A match of the ICC Champions Trophy 2025.

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.

India bundle out Pakistan for 241 in their ICC Champions Trophy 2025 fixture, as spinners did extremely well to trouble the Pakistani batters. Rohit Sharma's men are presented with a target of 242, and if India chase down the target,