India face a grudge match against Pakistan in the upcoming game, with memories of the 2017 Champions Trophy final still vivid. The conditions in Dubai are favorable for India, who have a strong spin lineup,

India finally got their revenge against Pakistan in the 2013 Champions Trophy, when they beat them by 8 wickets in a rain-affected match. Batting first, Pakistan were all out for 169, before rain revised the target for India to 102 in 22 overs, which they easily chased down with the help of Shikhar Dhawan’s 48-run innings.

Explore the head-to-head record of India vs Pakistan in the ICC Champions Trophy and ODI cricket. Check match statistics, historical encounters, and key moments from their intense rivalry.

Al Jazeera takes a close look as hosts Pakistan face rivals and favourites India in the Champions Trophy open on Sunday.

India need 242 runs to win the match. Watch India vs Pakistan live match on JioHotstar (live streaming) and Star Sports Network (live telecast).

India and Pakistan are set to face off in the Champions Trophy 2025. India won their first match against Bangladesh while Pakistan lost to New Zealand.

India's bowlers dominated the first innings, restricting Pakistan to 241 at the Dubai International Cricket Stadium in Match 5 of the ICC Champions Trophy. Now, India are chasing a modest target of 242 under the floodlights.

Ahead of the ICC Men's Champions Trophy 2025 opener vs New Zealand, Babar Azam recalls Pakistan's 2017 triumph over India, emphasizing key contributions from Fakhar Zaman, Mohammad Amir, and Hasan Ali.

Unlike in the 50-over and T20 World Cups, Pakistan holds a 3-2 edge over India in the Champions Trophy, with their most memorable win being the 180-run triumph in the 2017 final. Sunday’s game is shaping up to be a blockbuster for fans on both sides of the border.