Dubai Showdown: India-Pakistan Clash on Tense Pitch in Champions Trophy 2025

The world of cricket looks to Dubai where bitter rivals India and Pakistan will clash in a high-pressure Champions Trophy 2025 match on Sunday, February 23. The Dubai International Cricket Stadium surface is likely to be a determining factor, initially playing in favor of bowlers with seam movement before possibly softening for batsmen. Spinners may prove to be game-changers in the middle overs if the surface becomes slow.

 

Notable facts indicate the ground's penchant for supporting pursuing teams, with 35 victories out of 59 ODIs for sides batting second. The first-innings average is 229. The highest ODI total of 355/5 is England's record, while Mushfiqur Rahim's 144 is the best individual score.

 

India comes into the game with some momentum after thrashing Bangladesh, while Pakistan look to redeem themselves after a loss to New Zealand. With the recent success of India in ICC events and overall ODI dominance of Pakistan, this encounter becomes an exciting matchup in the tournament group stage.

 

Sources: Business Standard, The Indian Express, News18