Defending champions Pakistan take on India in a high-stakes ICC Champions Trophy match this Sunday in Dubai.
Pakistan, hosting the ICC tournament after nearly three decades, suffered a heavy 60-run loss to New Zealand in their opening match on Wednesday, jeopardizing their chances of qualifying for the playoffs. They will be under enormous pressure when they meet their bitter rivals in Dubai.
Meanwhile, India go into the match after defeating Bangladesh in the tournament opener on Thursday. Shubman Gill’s unbeaten century helped India to a six-wicket win over Bangladesh. Earlier in the match, Mohammed Shami, who was playing his first ICC tournament in a year, took five wickets to help his opponents post 228 runs.
Sports news looks at key details about the upcoming game, including how to watch the match, kick-off times and the latest squad news.
Pakistan vs India, live broadcast, TV channel
Here’s how to watch the ICC Champions Trophy match in Australia:
Amazon Prime Video is the home of ICC tournaments in Australia. Fans will be able to watch every Champions Trophy 2025 match on Amazon Prime Video with commentary in English and Hindi.
This tournament is not broadcast free or live in Australia.
What time does the Pakistan vs India match start?
This Champions Trophy match will take place at the stadium Dubai International Cricket Stadium V Dubai, UAE and it begins Sunday, February 23 V 13:00 local time.
Here is how this time is translated in Australia:
| Date | Match start time | |
| Eastern Australian Summer Time | Sun, 23 Feb | 20:00 |
| Australian Central Summer Time | Sun, 23 Feb | 19:30 |
| Western Australian Standard Time | Sun, 23 Feb | 17:00 |
Team news Pakistan – India
The Pakistanis lost not only their opening match, but also their star batter Fakhar Zaman was forced to leave the tournament. Fakhar suffered an oblique injury during the match against New Zealand. Imam-ul-Haq was named as his replacement.
Pressure will return to mid-level players Babar AzamAnd Saud Shakeel fulfill.
Tayyab Tahir, Agha SalmanAnd Khushdil Shah were the three established all-rounders who featured in the first match against New Zealand; they will likely maintain their positions until the next encounter.
Nazim Shah will lead the bowling attack along with Shaheen Shah Afridi And Rauf’s hairBye Abrar Ahmed will likely be the only regular player in the playing lineup.
Pakistan predicted XI: Imam, Babar, Shakil, Rizwan (w/w), Salman, Tahir, Khushdil, Afridi, Nasim, Rauf, Abrar.
India are likely to select the same line-up as they played against Bangladesh. Shubman Gillin stellar form will be a threat to Pakistan’s bowling attack. Skipper Rohit Sharma loves playing against Pakistan; and perhaps resume his high-risk, high-reward game from the very beginning.
Virat Kohli is still fighting for his form and will be looking to do better and come back. KL Rahul has done a decent job as a wicket-keeper, but his batting provides the team with much-needed stability. He can continue to play in the lineup while the goalkeeper-kicker Rishabh Pant waiting for his chance.
Axar Patel once again showed how destructive he can be against Bangladesh. India may once again opt for the Patel trio. Ravindra Jadeja And Kuldeep Yadav on the drier fields of Dubai.
Mohammed Shami Pre-tournament form was not convincing enough, but the veteran pacer silenced all critics with his performance. He must once again lead India’s attack.
India predicted XI: Rohit (c), Gill, Virat, Iyer, Rahul (wk), Axar, Jadeja, Hardik, Harshit, Shami, Kuldeep.
Champions Trophy 2025 schedule and start time
Here is the full schedule of Champions Cup matches:
| Date | Correspond | Venue | Time (AEDT) |
|---|---|---|---|
| February 19 | Pakistan vs New Zealand | National Stadium, Karachi | 20:00 |
| February 20 | Bangladesh vs India | Dubai International Cricket Stadium, Dubai | 20:00 |
| February 21 | Afghanistan vs South Africa | National Stadium, Karachi | 20:00 |
| February 22 | Australia vs England | Gaddafi Stadium, Lahore | 20:00 |
| February 23 | Pakistan vs India | Dubai International Cricket Stadium, Dubai | 20:00 |
| February 24 | Bangladesh vs New Zealand | Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium, Rawalpindi | 20:00 |
| February 25 | Australia vs South Africa | Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium, Rawalpindi | 20:00 |
| February 26 | Afghanistan vs England | Gaddafi Stadium, Lahore | 20:00 |
| February 27 | Pakistan vs Bangladesh | Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium, Rawalpindi | 20:00 |
| February 28 | Afghanistan vs Australia | Gaddafi Stadium, Lahore | 20:00 |
| March 1 | South Africa vs England | National Stadium, Karachi | 20:00 |
| March 2 | New Zealand vs India | Dubai International Cricket Stadium, Dubai | 20:00 |
| March 4 | Semi-final 1 | Dubai International Cricket Stadium, Dubai | 20:00 |
| March 5 | Semi-final 2 | Gaddafi Stadium, Lahore | 20:00 |
| March 9 | Final | Lahore/Dubai | 20:00 |