India vs Pakistan Champions Trophy 2025: Playing XI, Toss Update, and Match Preview

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The ICC Champions Trophy 2025 has reached its fifth match, with India facing off against Pakistan at the Dubai International Cricket Stadium. The highly anticipated match began with the toss, which was won by Pakistani captain Mohammed Rizwan, who chose to bat first. This decision means that the Indian team, led by Rohit Sharma, will be bowling first. The Indian team has opted to field the same playing XI that played against Bangladesh, with no changes made to the lineup.

The Indian team consists of 4 specialist batsmen, 1 wicketkeeper-batsman, 1 batting all-rounder, 2 spin bowling all-rounders, 2 specialist fast bowlers, and 1 specialist spinner. On the other hand, the Pakistani team has made one change to their lineup, with Imam-ul-Haq replacing the injured Fakhar Zaman. Imam-ul-Haq has played 72 One-Day Internationals (ODIs) for Pakistan, scoring 3138 runs at an average of 48.27, including 9 centuries and 20 half-centuries. The Indian team is looking to continue their winning streak, having defeated Bangladesh in their first match, while the Pakistani team is seeking to bounce back from their 60-run loss to New Zealand.

The playing XI for India includes Rohit Sharma (captain), Shubman Gill (vice-captain), Virat Kohli, Shreyas Iyer, KL Rahul (wicketkeeper), Hardik Pandya, Axar Patel, Ravindra Jadeja, Kuldeep Yadav, Harshit Rana, and Mohammed Shami. The Pakistani team, on the other hand, consists of Babar Azam, Imam-ul-Haq, Saud Shakeel, Mohammed Rizwan (captain/wicketkeeper), Salman Ali Agha (vice-captain), Tayyab Tahir, Khushdil Shah, Abrar Ahmed, Haris Rauf, Naseem Shah, and Shaheen Shah Afridi. The match is expected to be a closely contested one, with both teams looking to gain the upper hand in the Champions Trophy.

Here are the details of the match:

• Match: India vs Pakistan
• Venue: Dubai International Cricket Stadium
• Toss: Pakistan won the toss and chose to bat first
• Indian playing XI: Rohit Sharma (captain), Shubman Gill (vice-captain), Virat Kohli, Shreyas Iyer, KL Rahul (wicketkeeper), Hardik Pandya, Axar Patel, Ravindra Jadeja, Kuldeep Yadav, Harshit Rana, and Mohammed Shami
• Pakistani playing XI: Babar Azam, Imam-ul-Haq, Saud Shakeel, Mohammed Rizwan (captain/wicketkeeper), Salman Ali Agha (vice-captain), Tayyab Tahir, Khushdil Shah, Abrar Ahmed, Haris Rauf, Naseem Shah, and Shaheen Shah Afridi

The last match between the two teams in the Champions Trophy was the 2017 final, which Pakistan won. Mohammed Rizwan and his team will be looking to draw inspiration from that victory, but they will need to perform well in all three departments of the game to emerge victorious.

The Indian team, on the other hand, is looking to build on their winning start to the tournament. With a strong batting lineup and a well-rounded bowling attack, they will be confident of their chances against Pakistan. The match is expected to be a thrilling encounter, with both teams giving it their all to emerge victorious. The cricket fans around the world will be eagerly watching the match, hoping to see a closely contested and exciting game of cricket.

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