The cricketing world is waiting with bated breath for the India vs Pakistan encounter in the ICC Champions Trophy 2025. This electrifying encounter will be held in Dubai, where both teams will be looking to win. Below is the forecasted playing XI for both teams, along with some important insights into the match.

Match Details

•  Date: Sunday, February 23, 2025
•  Venue: Dubai International Stadium, Dubai
•  Match Time: 2:30 PM IST
•  Toss Time: 2:00 PM IST

India’s Predicted Playing XI

1. Rohit Sharma (Captain): An experienced opener who can provide a strong start.
2. Shubman Gill: A talented young batsman with solid technique.
3. Virat Kohli: One of the best batsmen in the world, known for his consistency.
4. Shreyas Iyer: A dependable middle-order batsman.
5. KL Rahul (Wicketkeeper): A reliable batsman and wicketkeeper.
6. Hardik Pandya: A key all-rounder who can contribute with both bat and ball.
7. Ravindra Jadeja: A left-arm all-rounder with great fielding skills.
8. Axar Patel: A useful spin-bowling all-rounder.
9. Kuldeep Yadav: A wrist-spinner who can take crucial wickets.
10. Mohammed Shami: An experienced fast bowler with good pace and accuracy.
11. Arshdeep Singh: A promising left-arm fast bowler.

India: Rohit Sharma (c), Shubman Gill, Virat Kohli, Shreyas Iyer, KL Rahul (wk), Hardik Pandya, Ravindra Jadeja, Axar Patel, Kuldeep Yadav, Mohammed Shami, Arshdeep Singh

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Pakistan’s Predicted Playing XI

1. Babar Azam: The star batsman and leader of the team.
2. Imam-ul-Haq: A consistent top-order batsman.
3. Mohammad Rizwan (Captain & Wicketkeeper): A dependable wicketkeeper-batsman.
4. Salman Agha: A talented middle-order batsman.
5. Kamran Ghulam: A promising batsman in Pakistan’s setup.
6. Tayyab Tahir : A strong middle-order player.
7. Khushdil Shah: A power-hitter who can accelerate the innings.
8. Shaheen Afridi: Pakistan’s pace spearhead.
9. Naseem Shah: A young and talented fast bowler.
10. Haris Rauf: A key fast bowler with express pace.
11. Abrar Ahmed: A skilled leg-spinner.

Pakistan: Babar Azam, Imam-ul-Haq, Mohammad Rizwan (c & wk), Salman Agha, Kamran Ghulam, Tayyab Tahir, Khushdil Shah, Shaheen Afridi, Naseem Shah, Haris Rauf, Abrar Ahmed