🏏Champions Trophy 2025: Pakistan vs India, 5th Match, Group A🏏 - Page 2

Quotes

"If you remove pressure, then what remains in an India-Pakistan game? A player needs that pressure to show his wares."

Aaqib Javed, Pakistan's ODI and T20I coach

"Because there is no dew, I don't think the toss matters much. In every big match, if there is no dew, whichever team that bats second is under a bit more pressure. Whichever team handles the pressure better, has a better chance of scoring the win."

India opener Shubman Gill

Format for predictions

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-Winning Team -- 5 points --

-Man of the Match -- 15 --

-Hit the most 4s-- 10 Points -

-Hit the most 6s -10 points --

-Taking the majority of wickets --10 --

-Making the most runs --- 10 points

Thank you, Soni, for the thread and for tagging me.

Good wishes to both the teams, expecting an exciting match.

Today's Match Prediction: Team bowling first to win the match

Scenario 1

• India win the toss and opt to bowl first.
• Powerplay: 40-50
• PAK: 230-240
• India win the match.

Scenario 2

• Pakistan win the toss and opt to bowl first.
• Powerplay: 50-60
• IND: 260-270
• Pakistan win the match.

Disclaimer: The prediction is based on the understanding, analysis, and instinct of the author. While making your prediction, consider the points mentioned, and make your own decision.

IND vs PAK probable best performers

Probable Best Batter: Shubman Gill

Shubman Gill (Source: Alex Davidson-ICC/ICC via Getty Images)

Shubman Gill was the standout batter for India in the previous game against Bangladesh. The right-handed batter anchored the innings well and smashed an unbeaten 101 off 129 runs.

Probable Best Bowler: Mohammed Shami

Mohammed Shami. (Photo Source: Twitter/X)

Mohammed Shami led the pace attack of India from the front in the absence of Jasprit Bumrah. After his comeback to professional cricket, 5/53 in the Bangladesh game was one of the key highlights of the game.

Weather Report

It is looking like the India vs Pakistan cricket match in Dubai, will not be heavily impacted by rain. The weather is looking to be warm, and mostly dry. There’s a very low probability of rain, with reports showing around a 1% chance. Daytime temperatures are expected to reach around the low 30s°C. Evening temperatures will likely drop to the low 20s°C. There might be some cloud cover, but it’s not expected to disrupt the match.

India vs Pakistan Pitch Report

The pitch is generally considered to be one that can offer assistance to both batsmen and bowlers, though it can vary. As the game progresses, especially in day/night matches, spinners can become more effective due to the surface tending to dry out. Early on, fast bowlers may find some swing and bounce. The average first innings score indicates that while runs can be scored, it’s not always a consistently high-scoring venue. Spinners tend to play a significant role, especially in the middle overs, as the pitch can offer turn. Fast bowlers can utilize the new ball for swing and bounce. Dew can be a factor in day/night matches, potentially influencing the decision of which team bats first.

Rohit Sharma vs Shaheen Afridi

Another key matchup to look out for in this blockbuster Champions Trophy clash between arch-riivals India and Pakistan is that of India captain Rohit Sharma and Pakistan's star pacer Shaheen Afridi.

The left-arm pacer has troubled Rohit in the past, but the Indian captain dominated him in their last ODI World Cup meeting in Ahmedabad.

Virat Kohli vs Babar Azam

India vs Pakistan has long been a battle of India's batting vs Pakistan's pace. Since 2021, it has also spotlighted Virat Kohli vs. Babar Azam. With both star batters currently going through a rough patch with them struggling for form, the upcoming clash is a test of their resilience.

Fakhar Zaman ruled out

Pakistan suffered a major blow with Fakhar Zaman ruled out due to injury. Imam-ul-Haq has been added as his replacement and is likely to slot straight in. The injury to Fakhar Zaman, who orchestrated India's downfall in the 2017 Champions Trophy final, has only weakened their batting arsenal, tilting the balance even more in India's favour.

India with the edge, Pakistan need a win

India will enter Sunday's Group A encounter as overwhelming favourites. Some pundits predict an 80-20 split in India's favour. Given recent form and man-to-man matchups, it is difficult to see how Pakistan can realistically be given a chance of winning.

It will take a miracle for Pakistan to wriggle out of trouble in the Champions Trophy. Their net run rate took a hit after a 60-run loss to New Zealand in the tournament opener in Karachi.

Thanks for the tag Soni.

May the best team win.

Cheers..