Ind Vs Pak Champions Trophy 2025 Match Date, Time, Squads & Details
The highly anticipated ICC Champions Trophy 2025 is set to feature a thrilling encounter between arch-rivals Pakistan and India.
Date and Match Timings:
- Date: Sunday, February 23, 2025
- Time: The match will commence at 2:00 PM PST (1:00 PM local time).
Venue:
- Location: Dubai International Cricket Stadium, Dubai, UAE
- Reason: Due to security concerns, all of India’s matches in the tournament, including this one against Pakistan, are being held in Dubai.
Squads:
| Pakistan | India |
|---|---|
| Muhammad Rizwan (Captain) | Rohit Sharma (Captain) |
| Babar Azam | Virat Kohli |
| Fakhar Zaman | Shubman Gill |
| Saud Shakeel | Kl Rahul |
| Salman Agha | Shreyas Iyer |
| Tayyab Tahir | Rishabh Pant |
| Kamran Ghulam | Ravindra Jadeja |
| Khushdil Shah | Hardik Pandya |
| Usman Khan | Harshit Rana |
| Faheem Ashraf | Axar Patel |
| Shaheen Shah Afridi | Washington Sundar |
| Haris Rauf | Kuldeep Yadav |
| Naseem Shah | Muhammad Shami |
| Muhammad Hasnain | Arshdeep Singh |
| Abrar Ahmed | Varun Chakaravarthy |
Previous Record in Champions Trophy Matches
Pakistan and India have faced each other 5 times in the ICC Champions Trophy. Here’s a summary of their head-to-head record:
| Year | Result | Key Highlights |
|---|---|---|
| 2004 | Pakistan won by 3 wickets | Shoaib Malik’s all-round performance guided Pakistan to victory. |
| 2009 | Pakistan won by 54 runs | Mohammad Amir and Saeed Ajmal dismantled India’s batting lineup. |
| 2013 | India won by 8 wickets | Shikhar Dhawan and Rohit Sharma’s opening partnership dominated the chase. |
| 2017 | India won by 124 runs (DLS) | Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli scored centuries; Hardik Pandya’s explosive cameo. |
| 2017 Final | Pakistan won by 180 runs | Fakhar Zaman’s century and Mohammad Amir’s fiery bowling sealed the title. |
- Pakistan Wins: 3
- India Wins: 2
Key Players to Watch
Pakistan:
- Babar Azam: The backbone of Pakistan’s batting lineup.
- Shaheen Afridi: Known for his lethal swing and early breakthroughs.
- Fakhar Zaman: A big-match player with a history of performing against India.
India:
- Virat Kohli: A consistent performer in high-pressure games.
- Muhammad Shami: India’s go-to bowler in crunch situations.
- Rohit Sharma: Known for his explosive batting in ICC tournaments.
Notably, Pakistan secured a significant victory against India in the 2017 Champions Trophy final. This upcoming match promises to be a captivating contest, adding another chapter to the storied rivalry between these two cricketing giants.
