It's the match cricket fans wait for, the one that gets circled on calendars as soon as tournament fixtures are announced. India vs Pakistan is not just a game; it's one of the fiercest rivalries in sports,

Pakistan enters the tournament as defending champions having won the previous edition of the Champions Trophy in 2017, defeating India in the final. While Pakistan has won the tournament once, India has won twice: in 2013 and in 2002,

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

Pakistan captain Mohammad Rizwan has won the coin toss and opted to bat first against India in their Group A game at the 2025 Champions Trophy.

Match 5 of ICC Champions Trophy 2025, which will be the IND vs PAK clash on Sunday, is scheduled to get underway at 2:30 PM IST / 1:00 PM LOCAL / 9:00 AM GMT in Dubai. The toss will take place half an hour before the match.

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.

The India vs Pakistan ICC Men's Champions Trophy 2025 match will be played at the Dubai International Stadium in Dubai, on Thursday, February 23.

Jio Hotstar in India will stream the ICC Champions Trophy 2025 match between India and Pakistan on their app and website.

Find out how to buy India vs Pakistan ICC Champions Trophy 2025 match tickets online, ticket prices, and booking details for the highly anticipated clash in Dubai.

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