IND vs PAK Key Updates For Champions Trophy 2025
India will face their fierce rivals, Pakistan, on Sunday, March 23rd, at Dubai International Stadium. Pakistan comes into this match following a defeat to New Zealand, while India enters after a dominant win over Bangladesh. Here are the IND vs PAK key updates for Champions Trophy 2025.
Fakhar Zaman Injury
Pakistan have to deal with a major blow for their star batter Fakhar Zaman, he is reportedly set to miss the Champions Trophy due to injury. Zaman suffered a muscular sprain during the opening match against New Zealand and had to leave the field. Imam-Ul-Haq is expected to replace him in the squad for the remainder of the tournament.
Fakhar will not travel with the team to Dubai, leaving Pakistan without a regular opener. Even though he returned to bat against New Zealand, his struggle was imminent with a score of 24 off 41 balls. Imam last played in the 2023 World Cup, PCB is expected to confirm Fakhar’s injury and who will replace him in the squad for the remaining ICC Champions Trophy 2025.
What to Expect from IND vs PAK in CT 2025?
India’s brilliant start to their campaign and Pakistan’s awful start, add another level of pressure on both the teams. Pressure on Pakistan to turn the tide, and pressure on India to stay stable as Pakistan will try hard enough to turn the tide.
It all comes down to this, from the long spear headed dispute between BCCI and PCB to the intense rivalry the countries carry, to Pakistan trying to defend their 2017 title, and India trying to avenge their 2017 Champions Trophy final defeat against Pakistan. This matchup is what every cricket fan on the planet has waited for, with just a day’s gap and the match being played in a neutral venue in Dubai, let’s hope for the best.
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