The ICC Champions Trophy 2025 is set to begin, and India will open its campaign against Bangladesh. After this, India will go up against their arch-nemesis Pakistan in Dubai on Sunday (February 23).
While India has historically dominated this rivalry, Pakistan has proven to be a tough opponent in recent years. The ‘Men in Green’ will be no pushover, and several of their players, especially their bowlers, could pose a serious challenge for India.
India has a few batters who have consistently forced even the world’s best bowlers to struggle. Their dominance at the crease makes it tough for any opponent to contain them.
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Virat Kohli has been a consistent performer against Pakistan, scoring 678 runs in 16 ODIs. His highest score against them remains an iconic 183-run knock.
Indian skipper Rohit Sharma has a strong record as well, having scored 873 runs in 19 ODIs against Pakistan. His best performance came when he smashed 140 runs in a single innings.
All-rounder Hardik Pandya has contributed greatly with both bat and ball. He has scored 209 runs against Pakistan, with his highest being 87. On the bowling front, he has dismissed Pakistani batters 8 times so far.
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Champions Trophy Returns After 8 Years, Pakistan Hosts ICC Event After 29 Years
The Champions Trophy is back after an eight-year hiatus, with the last edition held in 2017, where Pakistan defeated India in the final. The tournament began on Wednesday in Karachi, featuring an opening clash between defending champions Pakistan and New Zealand.
Even before its commencement, the event was surrounded by uncertainty, negotiations, and off-field drama. The marquee ICC event will see eight teams competing for glory.
India will kick off its campaign against Bangladesh on Thursday. While all of India’s matches will take place in Dubai, the rest of the tournament will be hosted in Pakistan. This marks the first ICC tournament in Pakistan since the 1996 World Cup.
