PAK vs IND Match Preview

The biggest rivalry in cricket will take center stage this Sunday in Dubai, as India and Pakistan face off in what promises to be a powerful Champions Trophy match. India enters this match on a high after outperforming Bangladesh in their first game, while Pakistan is looking to regroup after a crushing defeat to New Zealand. Recent history in this format tilts heavily in favor of India, and with their present hot streak, they've been tipped to come out on top in this high-voltage clash.

PAK vs IND Match Details

Pakistan vs India – 5th Match, Champions Trophy 2025

Venue: Dubai International Cricket Stadium, Dubai

Date & Time: 22th February 2025 at 02:30 PM IST 

Live Streaming: Disney+Hotstar

PAK vs IND Venue Stats

PAK vs IND Pitch Report

The pitch in Dubai is typically well-balanced. The surface will probably to have grass, which will allow the ball to skid. The quicker bowlers will benefit early on, but they must bowl an effective line and length to put the batsmen under pressure. 

PAK vs IND Weather Report

Anything above 240-255 runs will be difficult to chase at this venue. The weather is expected to be clear, with temperatures ranging between 24 and 27 degrees.

PAK vs IND Last Five Matches

PAK vs IND Head-to-Head Stats

Pakistan vs India Injury News

No Injury. Will be added when there is an update.

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PAK vs IND Probable Playing XIs:

India Probable Playing XIs

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

Pakistan Probable Playing XIs

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

Topmost Picks for PAK vs IND Dream11 Prediction:

Top Picks – Pakistan

• Babar Azam – Babar Azam is a Pakistani cricket batting legend and one of the most talented players. In the first match against New Zealand, Babar got 64 off 90 balls at a strike rate of 71.11.
• Naseem Shah – He has taken 13 wickets in his last 10 ODIs, with an economy of 6.35. His variation and ability to swing the ball make him a threat to the Indian batsmen.

Top Picks – India

• Shubman Gill – Shubman Gill emerged as Team India's leading soccer player. Shubman scored 101 runs off 129 balls against Bangladesh, with a strike rate of 78.29.
• Mohammed Shami – He is currently India's leading wicket-taker in the ODI format through 2025. The start of the Champions Trophy season proved to be positive for him, as he picked up three wickets in 7.4 overs against Bangladesh at an economy rate of 4.04.

PAK vs IND Probable Winners:

India and Pakistan come into this match with very different recent performances. India has been on a roll, winning the last four ODIs, while Pakistan has struggled, losing three of the previous four. The recent head- record also favors India, as they've beaten Pakistan in the last five 50-over matches. Pakistan's concerns are heightened by the absence of Fakhar Zaman, who might've provided an explosive beginning at the top. Nonetheless, Pakistan has a history of defying expectations with unexpected performances. However, if India handles the pace attack well and sticks to their game plan, they should come out victorious. Considering the team combination, India is expected to win this match.