Pakistan cricket team has reached Dubai for the match against India for the ICC Champions Trophy 2025.
The national squad is set to face India in a high-stakes match on February 23. Before the clash, the team will participate in a practice session in Dubai tomorrow (Friday).
Pakistan vs India in ICC Champions Trophy: A Historic Rivalry
The ICC Champions Trophy has witnessed some of the most intense and high-voltage encounters between arch-rivals Pakistan and India.
1998 - India Dominates in Dhaka
The first-ever ICC Champions Trophy (then known as the ICC KnockOut) clash between the two sides took place in Dhaka. India won convincingly, setting the tone for their dominance in ICC tournaments.
2004 - Pakistan's Thrilling Victory in Birmingham
Pakistan successfully chased down India’s target in a tense encounter. Shoaib Akhtar’s fiery spell and Inzamam-ul-Haq’s composed batting guided Pakistan to victory.
2009 - India’s Commanding Win in Centurion
India dominated Pakistan with a brilliant batting display, led by Sachin Tendulkar and MS Dhoni. The match saw intense moments, including fiery spells from both teams’ pace attacks.
2013 - Rain-Hit Clash in Birmingham
A highly anticipated match was affected by rain, and India emerged victorious under D/L method. The Indian bowling attack restricted Pakistan’s batting lineup, leading to an easy win.
2017 Final - Pakistan’s Iconic Triumph
The most famous Pakistan-India clash in Champions Trophy history came in the 2017 final at The Oval. Pakistan stunned India with a historic 180-run victory. Fakhar Zaman’s brilliant century (114), followed by a fiery spell from Mohammad Amir, dismantled India’s batting lineup. This match remains one of Pakistan’s most memorable victories in cricket history.
High-Voltage Moments in Pakistan-India Champions Trophy Clashes
Shoaib Akhtar vs. Sachin Tendulkar (2004 & 2009): The speedster’s battles with the legendary batsman have always been a highlight.
Virat Kohli’s Classy Knock (2013): Kohli’s aggressive batting led India to a commanding win.
Mohammad Amir’s Devastating Spell (2017 Final): Amir’s dismissals of Rohit Sharma, Virat Kohli, and Shikhar Dhawan were defining moments of the final.
Fakhar Zaman’s Century (2017): His explosive batting ensured Pakistan’s dominance over India in a major ICC final.
