The ICC Champions Trophy 2025 is bringing one of the biggest cricket clashes—India vs. Pakistan. On Sunday, February 23, 2025, the action will unfold at the Dubai International Cricket Stadium.
This isn’t just another match; it’s a battle between two teams with a history full of excitement and drama.
This article breaks down everything you need to know about the big game, including live streaming details, team squads, weather updates, pitch conditions, and predicted playing XIs.
India vs. Pakistan Champions Trophy 2025 Live Streaming and Broadcast
Cricket fans in India can catch the India vs. Pakistan Champions Trophy 2025 live on Star Sports Network and Sports18 Network on Sunday, February 23, at the Dubai International Cricket Stadium. The toss is set for 2:00 PM IST, and the action kicks off at 2:30 PM IST.
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India vs. Pakistan Champions Trophy 2025 Squads (Playing XI Prediction)
India kicked off their Champions Trophy 2025 campaign with a solid six-wicket win over Bangladesh. The bowlers set the tone early, tearing through Bangladesh’s top order and leaving them struggling at 35/5.
Mohammed Shami was on fire, grabbing 5/53, while Harshit Rana backed him up with 3/31. A 100-run stand between Towhid Hridoy and Jaker Ali helped Bangladesh reach 228 before they were bowled out.
Chasing the target, Shubman Gill played a brilliant knock, staying unbeaten on 101, while Rohit Sharma and KL Rahul chipped in with 41 runs each.
India wrapped up the game with 21 balls left. Looking at this performance, these are the expected playing XIs for the big match against Pakistan. For India, we might not see any changes.
| India | Pakistan |
| Rohit Sharma (c) | Imam-ul-Haq |
| Shubman Gill | Babar Azam (c) |
| Virat Kohli | Mohammad Rizwan (wk) |
| Shreyas Iyer | Saud Shakeel |
| KL Rahul (wk) | Salman Ali Agha |
| Hardik Pandya | Tayyab Tahir |
| Ravindra Jadeja | Khushdil Shah |
| Axar Patel | Shaheen Shah Afridi |
| Harshit Rana | Naseem Shah |
| Mohammed Shami | Haris Rauf |
| Kuldeep Yadav | Abrar Ahmed |
Note: Fakhar Zaman is unavailable due to injury, leading to Imam-ul-Haq’s inclusion in the playing XI.
Pitch Report
The pitch at Dubai International Cricket Stadium is all set to keep things exciting for the India vs. Pakistan match in the ICC Champions Trophy 2025.
Fast bowlers might get some early movement, making the first few overs super important. But as the game goes on, the pitch could slow down, giving spinners a good chance to shine.
Batsmen who struggle against spin might have a tough time in the middle overs. With no dew expected, it won’t play a big role in the game, so the toss won’t be a huge deal.
All in all, both teams will have a fair shot, making this a thrilling contest between bat and ball.
Weather Forecast for India vs. Pakistan Match
Sunday in Dubai is going to be warm and sunny, perfect for a day outside. The temperature will hit a high of 90°F (32°C) during the afternoon and cool down to about 72°F (22°C) at night. Expect mostly sunny skies with just a tiny chance of rain, so nothing to worry about.
As the evening rolls in, it’ll still be warm, around 26°C, with a few clouds here and there.
A light breeze of about 15 km/h will be around, but overall, it’s going to be a great day to be outdoors.