The high voltage encounter between arch rivals is being played in Dubai
DUBAI: (UrduPoint/UrduPoint / Pakistan Point News-Feb 23rd, 2025) Pakistan and India are set to lock Horne in fifth match of the ICC Champions Trophy 2025 on Sunday (today).
The high voltage encounter between arch rivals is being played in Dubai.
The match is due to start in Dubai, with the match starting at 2:00pm.
This will be the third match in Group A.
Previously, Pakistan suffered a defeat against New Zealand, while India secured a six-wicket victory over Bangladesh.
There is no reserve day for the Pakistan-India group match in the ICC Champions Trophy 2025. For Pakistan, this is a do-or-die situation—losing would mean elimination from the tournament, while a victory would keep their hopes alive for the semi-finals.
Across Pakistan, the large screens have been set up in major cities like Karachi, Islamabad and Lahore to allow fans to watch the high-stakes encounter llive.
The Indian cricket fans consider their team strong contenders for the Champions Trophy 2025 while Pakistan supporters hope for a strong comeback under Rizwan’s leadership.
Meanwhile, PCB Chairman Mohsin Naqvi has arrived in Dubai to boost the players’ morale. He met with the team and management to strategize for defeating India.
Commenting on the Indian national anthem being played during the England-Australia match, Naqvi responded with a sharp remark, stating that ICC should take notice of such incidents.
He added, “Today, we have even released Indian fishermen as a gesture of goodwill,”.
