With conditions in Dubai expected to play a key role, India’s familiarity with the venue makes them early favorites. But Pakistan, armed with spinners who could thrive on the slow, gripping surface, will look to exploit every opportunity in what promises to be a tightly contested battle.

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.

India face Pakistan at the Dubai International Stadium on Sunday, February 23 in the ICC Champions Trophy at 9am; watch the tournament live on Sky Sports

The star Indian pace spearhead was a nightmare for Aussies to face during the Border-Gavaskar Trophy concluded recently. The 3-1 scoreline in favour of Australia, who won the trophy for the first time since 2014 and avoided a hat-trick of series losses to India at home, does not truly show how much fight Bumrah single-handedly put for India.

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

The Indian team is playing all its matches in Dubai, though Pakistan is the official host country of the tournament The match is crucial for both teams; Pakistan need a win to avoid early elimination while India aim to seal a semifinal spot

Follow India vs Pakistan live blog for real-time ICC Champions Trophy 2025 updates. Get ball-by-ball commentary, scores, and match highlights. The toss for India vs Pakistan match is at 2 PM IST.

Say what you may, but there's no bigger rivalry in world cricket than an IND vs PAK match, and today, both teams will be penning a fresh chapter in their blockbuster history.