IND vs PAK Match Prediction: Rohit Sharma-led India will face Mohammad Rizwan’s Pakistan in both teams’ second match of the ongoing ICC Champions Trophy 2025 at the Dubai International Stadium on February 23 (Sunday). India began their campaign with a six-wicket victory over Bangladesh on Thursday, while Pakistan suffered a 60-run defeat against New Zealand in the tournament opener in Karachi. The loss against New Zealand places Pakistan precariously in the tournament as their semifinal qualification hopes are in danger.
India kicked off their campaign in style with a dominant six-wicket victory over Bangladesh. Shubman Gill’s stellar 101-run knock and Mohammad Shami’s five-wicket haul were the standout performances, propelling India to second place in the Group A points table. Boasting a formidable batting lineup with Rohit Sharma, Virat Kohli and Shubman Gill alongside a well-rounded bowling attack, India will be keen to carry their winning momentum into the IND vs PAK clash.
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Pakistan, meanwhile, faces a must-win scenario after a 60-run defeat to New Zealand in their tournament opener. Khushdil Shah’s fighting 69 was one of the rare positives in an otherwise disappointing batting display. Pakistan will be without Fakhar Zaman, who has been ruled out of the tournament after sustaining an injury. Imam-ul-Haq has been named as his replacement in the squad.
IND vs PAK Champions Trophy 2025 Pitch Report
The surface at Dubai, which played slow and challenging during the India vs Bangladesh match, is expected to behave similarly, offering early movement for pacers before becoming more favorable for spinners.
Chasing under lights could be difficult, with minimal impact from dew. The average first-innings score at this venue stands at 218, but a total of 260+ could prove to be match-winning. While teams have successfully chased here in recent games, they may prefer to bat first on this testing pitch.
IND vs PAK Head-To-Head Record In ODIs
Matches Played: 135
Matches Won By India: 57
Matches Won By Pakistan: 73
Matches Tied: 0
Matches With No Result: 5
IND vs PAK Champions Trophy 2025 Match Prediction – Who Will Win?
While Pakistan hold considerable advantage over India in ODIs, India enter the IND vs PAK contest as the favourites, boasting in-form players and a strong head-to-head record in ICC tournaments in recent times. However, Pakistan have a reputation for delivering under pressure. If their bowlers can trouble the Indian batters and strike early, this clash could turn into a thrilling encounter.
Who Will Win IND vs PAK Match?: According to Google’s win probability, India has a 70% chance of winning the match, while Pakistan’s chances stand at 30%.
