India vs Pakistan - ICC Champions Trophy latest update and toss

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The India vs Pakistan match is one of the most highly anticipated clashes in the cricketing world. The two teams are set to face off in the ICC Champions Trophy 2025 at the Dubai International Cricket Stadium. Pakistan won the toss and opted to bat first, with India playing the same team and Pakistan making one change, replacing injured Fakhar Zaman with Imam ul Haq.

India launched their campaign with a six-wicket victory over Bangladesh and will hope for a similar performance against their arch-rivals. A defeat for Pakistan will virtually knock them out of the semifinal race. Pakistan will seek redemption and may also take this as a grudge match, considering India refused to travel to the country, forcing the PCB to conduct the tournament in a hybrid model. The Indian team features experienced players like Rohit Sharma, Shubman Gill, and Virat Kohli, while Pakistan has a balanced squad with Mohammad Rizwan, Babar Azam, and Shaheen Shah Afridi.

India's squad includes Rohit Sharma (c), Shubman Gill, Virat Kohli, Shreyas Iyer, KL Rahul, Rishabh Pant, Hardik Pandya, Axar Patel, Washington Sundar, Kuldeep Yadav, Harshit Rana, Mohammed Shami, Arshdeep Singh, Ravindra Jadeja, and Varun Chakaravarthy. Pakistan's squad includes Mohammad Rizwan (c), Babar Azam, Imam-ul-Haq, Kamran Ghulam, Saud Shakeel, Tayyab Tahir, Faheem Ashraf, Khushdil Shah, Salman Ali Agha, Usman Khan, Abrar Ahmed, Haris Rauf, Mohammad Hasnain, Naseem Shah, and Shaheen Shah Afridi.

The match will be crucial for both teams, with India looking to strengthen their semifinal chances and Pakistan fighting to keep their title defense alive. The stakes are high, and the world will be watching as these two cricketing giants clash. The India-Pakistan cricket rivalry dates back to 1952 and is one of the most intense clashes in the sport. Their last ODI meeting was in the 2023 ICC Cricket World Cup, where India secured a convincing seven-wicket victory.

Here are the match details:

• India vs Pakistan, ICC Champions Trophy 2025
• Venue: Dubai International Cricket Stadium
• Toss: Pakistan won the toss and opted to bat first
• India Playing XI: Rohit Sharma (C), Shubman Gill, Virat Kohli, Shreyas Iyer, Axar Patel, KL Rahul(WK), Hardik Pandya, Ravindra Jadeja, Harshit Rana, Mohammed Shami, Kuldeep Yadav
• Pakistan Playing XI: Mohammad Rizwan (c), Babar Azam, Imam-ul-Haq, Kamran Ghulam, Saud Shakeel, Tayyab Tahir, Faheem Ashraf, Khushdil Shah, Salman Ali Agha, Usman Khan, Abrar Ahmed, Haris Rauf, Mohammad Hasnain, Naseem Shah, Shaheen Shah Afridi

The Dubai International Stadium is expected to offer bowler-friendly conditions, with a slightly slow pitch that could make stroke-making challenging for batters. While rain is unlikely, the temperature is set to remain between 20 to 25 degrees Celsius throughout the match.