India vs Pakistan: Champions Trophy 2025 Highlights Key Moments

Match Overview

Broadcast and Live Streaming

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INDIA

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Pakistan

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Recent Performances

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Historical Contex

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Venue Insights

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Key Players to Watch

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Implications

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Fan Engagement

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Match Overview

– Date: Sunday, February 23, 2025 – Time: Toss at 2:00 PM IST; Match starts at 2:30 PM IST – Venue: Dubai International Stadium, Dubai

Broadcast and Live Streaming

– Television: Live broadcast on Star Sports 1 and Star Sports 1 Hindi (with Hindi commentary) – Online Streaming: Available on the JioHotstar app and website

INDIA

– Captain: Rohit Sharma – Vice-Captain: Shubman Gill – Key P layers:Virat Kohli, Shreyas Iyer, KL Rahul, Rishabh Pant, Hardik Pandya, Ravindra Jadeja, Mohammed Shami, Arshdeep Singh

Pakistan

– Captain: Mohammad Rizwan – Key Players: Babar Azam, Imam-ul-Haq, Saud Shakeel, Faheem Ashraf, Shaheen Shah Afridi, Haris Rauf, Naseem Shah

Recent Performances

Historical Contex

The India-Pakistan cricket rivalry is one of the most intense in sports, with both teams having a rich history of competitive matches. In ICC Champions Trophy encounters, Pakistan has a slight edge, winning three out of five matches against India, including the 2017 final

Venue Insights

The Dubai International Stadium is known for its balanced pitch, offering opportunities for both batsmen and bowlers. Given the subcontinental conditions, spinners from both teams are expected to play a significant role in the match's outcome.

Key Players to Watch

– India: Shubman Gill, with his recent century, and Mohammed Shami, coming off a five-wicket performance, are in excellent form. – Pakistan: Captain Mohammad Rizwan and premier fast bowler Shaheen Shah Afridi are pivotal to Pakistan's success.

Implications

A victory in this match is crucial for both teams. For India, a win would secure a spot in the semi-finals, while Pakistan needs a victory to keep their tournament hopes alive.

Fan Engagement

The match is expected to draw massive viewership worldwide, with fans eagerly anticipating this high-stakes encounter between the two cricketing giants.