The highly anticipated cricket match between India and Pakistan is set to take place today, February 23, at the Dubai International Cricket Stadium. Fans eagerly await this high-voltage clash, as India and Pakistan now face each other only in ICC events or multinational tournaments like the Asia Cup.
India has entered the tournament as a strong contender for the Champions Trophy, while Pakistan is the official host of the competition. However, due to security concerns, Team India is not playing in Pakistan, and all their matches will be held in Dubai. Rohit Sharma and his team have started their campaign on a strong note, securing a six-wicket victory against Bangladesh in Dubai.
IND vs PAK Head-to-Head in ODIs
India and Pakistan have played a total of 135 ODIs against each other. Pakistan has won 73 matches, while India has won 57. However, these statistics do not fully reflect the cricketing and political dynamics between the two nations.
Until the 1990s, Pakistan dominated India in ODIs, but since the 2000s, Indian cricket has evolved significantly, with the team becoming a global powerhouse. Despite this, the overall head-to-head record still leans in favor of Pakistan, mainly due to the large number of matches played before India’s rise.
India vs Pakistan Record in ODIs at Neutral Venues
Most India-Pakistan ODI matches have been played at neutral venues. At such venues, Pakistan holds a slight edge, having won 40 matches compared to India’s 34 wins. A major factor behind this is the numerous games played in Sharjah during the 1990s when Pakistan often had the upper hand.
India vs Pakistan Record in the Champions Trophy
In the history of the ICC Champions Trophy, India and Pakistan have faced off five times. Pakistan has won three matches, while India has won two. The most notable clash was in the 2017 Champions Trophy final, where Pakistan defeated India to claim the title.
India’s Dominance Over Pakistan in ICC Events
Despite Pakistan’s occasional victories, India has generally dominated Pakistan in ICC tournaments. Apart from the 2017 Champions Trophy final and a single win in the T20 World Cup, India has consistently outperformed Pakistan in major ICC events.
Dubai Pitch Report – IND vs PAK 2025 (Dubai Cricket Stadium Stats & Records)
The match between India and Pakistan will take place in Dubai, where 59 ODIs have been played so far. Out of these, teams batting first have won 22 matches. The pitch in Dubai is known to be slow and tends to assist spinners. Chasing a target can be difficult for batsmen, and bowlers, especially pacers, may get some assistance early on. In India’s last match against Bangladesh, their fast bowlers picked up eight wickets.
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Dubai Weather Forecast – IND vs PAK
The weather in Dubai on February 23 is expected to remain clear, with no chances of rain. The maximum temperature is forecasted to be 33°C, while the minimum temperature could drop to 23°C. The sun will be shining throughout the day, making it a hot day for cricket.
India’s Predicted Playing XI vs Pakistan – ICC Champions Trophy 2025)
- Rohit Sharma (Captain)
- Shubman Gill
- Virat Kohli
- Shreyas Iyer
- Axar Patel
- KL Rahul (Wicketkeeper)
- Hardik Pandya
- Ravindra Jadeja
- Harshit Rana / Arshdeep Singh
- Mohammed Shami
- Kuldeep Yadav / Varun Chakravarthy
Pakistan’s Predicted Playing XI vs India – ICC Champions Trophy 2025)
- Imam-ul-Haq
- Babar Azam
- Mohammad Rizwan (Captain & Wicketkeeper)
- Usman Khan
- Salman Agha
- Tayyab Tahir
- Khushdil Shah
- Shaheen Afridi
- Naseem Shah
- Haris Rauf
- Abrar Ahmed
Match Winner Prediction – Who Will Win IND vs PAK?
India comes into this match with a strong performance against Bangladesh, while Pakistan suffered a loss in their previous game. Pakistan will be under pressure, whereas India’s batting lineup is in excellent form, and bowlers like Mohammed Shami are performing exceptionally well.
Considering the current form and team combinations, India is expected to win this match. However, given the unpredictable nature of India-Pakistan clashes, anything can happen on match day.