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India faces Pakistan in ICC Champions Trophy 2025, following India`s win over Bangladesh and Pakistan`s loss to New Zealand.

India is gearing up to face Pakistan in their second Group A match of the ICC Champions Trophy 2025 at the Dubai International Cricket Stadium on February 23. India commenced their campaign with a solid six-wicket victory over Bangladesh, where captain Rohit Sharma led from the front. Mohammed Shami`s impressive five-wicket haul and Shubman Gill`s match-winning century (101) were pivotal in securing the win.

Pakistan, the defending champions, are looking to bounce back after suffering a 60-run defeat against New Zealand in their tournament opener. New Zealand`s strong batting performance set a daunting target, which Pakistan failed to chase down.

Historically, India and Pakistan have faced each other 135 times in ODIs, with Pakistan holding a slight edge in victories. However, India has been dominant in their recent encounters, remaining unbeaten in their last six ODI matches against Pakistan since 2018.

The predicted playing XI for India includes key players like Rohit Sharma, Shubman Gill, and Mohammed Shami, while Pakistan will rely on their captain Babar Azam and a strong bowling lineup featuring Shaheen Shah Afridi. The match promises to be a thrilling encounter, with both teams eager to secure crucial points in the tournament. Fans can catch the action live on Star Sports and Sports 18 channels or via JioHotstar.

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