The much-anticipated India vs Pakistan clash in the Champions Trophy 2025 is set to take place at the Dubai International Cricket Stadium on Sunday. This marquee fixture is expected to be a thrilling contest as both teams look to gain momentum in the tournament.
India made a strong start by defeating Bangladesh in their opening match, with standout performances from Shubman Gill and Mohammed Shami. A win here will put Rohit Sharma’s side in a commanding position for the semi-finals.
On the other hand, Pakistan suffered a defeat against New Zealand and now finds itself under pressure. A loss against India will significantly dent their qualification chances. Mohammad Rizwan and Co. will need to step up and deliver a much-improved performance to stay in contention.
IND vs PAK: Historical Overview in ODIs and Champions Trophy
India and Pakistan have been arch-rivals since 1978 in ODIs, playing a total of 135 matches.
- Pakistan leads the head-to-head record with 73 wins, while India has won 57 matches, with 5 ending in no result.
- In the Champions Trophy, India and Pakistan first met in 2004 and have faced off five times.
- Pakistan holds a slight edge with three wins, including the famous 2017 Champions Trophy final, while India has won twice.
India vs Pakistan Squads for Champions Trophy 2025
India Squad
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, Varun Chakaravarthy.
Pakistan Squad
Mohammad Rizwan (C), Babar Azam, Imam-ul-Haq, Kamran Ghulam, Saud Shakeel, Tayyab Tahir, Faheem Ashraf, Khushdil Shah, Salman Ali Agha (VC), Usman Khan, Abrar Ahmed, Haris Rauf, Mohammad Hasnain, Naseem Shah, Shaheen Afridi.
Top Run-Scorers in IND vs PAK ODIs (Among Active Players)
- Rohit Sharma – 873 runs (19 innings, Avg: 51.35, SR: 92.38, 2 centuries, 8 fifties)
- Virat Kohli – 678 runs (Avg: 52.15, SR: 100.29, 3 centuries, 2 fifties, Highest Score: 183)
- Babar Azam – 218 runs (8 matches, Avg: 34.14, 1 fifty)
Top Wicket-Takers in IND vs PAK ODIs (Among Active Players)
- Kuldeep Yadav – 12 wickets (Avg: 14.16, SR: 22.5)
- Ravindra Jadeja – 12 wickets (Avg: 39.50, 11 matches)
- Hardik Pandya – 8 wickets (Avg: 26.87, SR: 31.3)
Key Stats Ahead of IND vs PAK
India’s Key Records:
- Rohit Sharma at Dubai International Cricket Stadium: 275 runs, Avg: 68.75, SR: 101.48 (includes a century vs Pakistan)
- Shubman Gill in 2025: 360 runs in 4 ODIs (Avg: 120, including a century vs Bangladesh)
- Kuldeep Yadav’s form in ODIs since 2024: Bowling SR: 57.7 (6 wickets in 6 matches)
- Rohit Sharma vs Shaheen Afridi: SR: 81.1, Avg: 15 since 2023
- Kohli vs Right-arm Leg Spinners (since 2024): 26 runs, 4 dismissals, Avg: 6.5, SR: 65
Pakistan’s Key Records:
- Babar Azam in ODIs at Dubai: 401 runs, Avg: 57.29
- Agha Salman’s ODI form since 2024: 470 runs, Avg: 52.2, SR: 100.9
- Mohammad Rizwan in ODIs since 2024: 438 runs, Avg: 54.8
- Shaheen Afridi vs Shubman Gill: 29 runs, 2 dismissals, Avg: 14.5
- Pakistan’s death overs struggles: Conceded 385 runs at an economy of 10.90, taking a wicket every 53 balls
Records That Could Be Broken in IND vs PAK
- Virat Kohli is 15 runs away from completing 14,000 ODI runs, which would make him the fastest batter to achieve this milestone.
- Rohit Sharma is 127 runs away from reaching 1,000 ODI runs against Pakistan.
- Naseem Shah needs 3 wickets to become the second-fastest Pakistani bowler to reach 50 ODI wickets.