Pakistan enters the tournament as defending champions having won the previous edition of the Champions Trophy in 2017, defeating India in the final. While Pakistan has won the tournament once, India has won twice: in 2013 and in 2002,

India's refusal to travel to host nation Pakistan means the blockbuster clash of the group stage will be played tonight at a neutral venue in Dubai, making a mockery of the Champions Trophy, according to former England Test player Jonathan Agnew.

India will take on arch-rivals Pakistan in the much-anticipated clash of the ICC Champions Trophy at Dubai International Stadium on February 23.

Defending champions Pakistan face arch-rivals India in the most anticipated match of ICC Champions Trophy 2025 today.

India will play Pakistan on February 23 at Dubai International Cricket Stadium. Check out the broadcast details about where to watch the game live on television, stream online, and watch for free.

India are on a high after claiming a six-wicket win over Bangladesh, while Pakistan are evidently tense after the 60-run loss in the Champions Trophy opener against New Zealand

Cricket’s fiercest rivals will lock horns in a battle that will prove pivotal to the pair’s ICC Champions Trophy aspirations.

Former Indian cricketer Yuvraj Singh said that Pakistan is at an advantage during their high-profile ICC Champions Trophy 2025 clash against India, saying that they have played a lot of cricket in Dubai and understand the conditions really well.