India and Pakistan will meet in the 2025 ICC Champions Trophy on February 23 at the Dubai International Cricket Stadium. This will be their sixth showdown in the tournament’s history.
Head-to-Head Record
- Pakistan leads the Champions Trophy rivalry 3-2.
- First meeting (2004): Pakistan won by 3 wickets.
- India’s biggest win (2017 Group Stage): 124-run victory.
- Pakistan’s biggest win (2017 Final): 180-run victory.
Champions Trophy Encounters
2004 – Pakistan Wins by 3 Wickets
- Venue: Edgbaston, Birmingham
- India’s Score: 200 all out
- Pakistan’s Chase: 201/7 in 49 overs
- Star Batter: Mohammed Yousuf (81 off 114 balls)
- Best Bowlers: Shoaib Akhtar & Naved-ul-Hasan (4 wickets each)
2009 – Pakistan Wins by 54 Runs
- Venue: SuperSport Park, Centurion
- Pakistan’s Score: 302/9
- India’s Chase: 248 all out in 44.5 overs
- Key Performer: Shoaib Malik (128 off 126 balls)
2013 – India Wins by 8 Wickets
- Venue: Edgbaston, Birmingham
- Pakistan’s Score: 165 all out in 39.4 overs
- Revised Target: 102 in 22 overs (DLS Method)
- India’s Chase: 102/2 in 19.2 overs
2017 Group Stage – India Wins by 124 Runs
- Venue: Edgbaston, Birmingham
- India’s Score: 319/3 in 48 overs
- Pakistan’s Chase: 164/9 in 33.4 overs
- Revised Target: 289 runs (DLS Method)
2017 Final – Pakistan Wins by 180 Runs
- Venue: The Oval, London
- Pakistan’s Score: 338/4
- India’s Chase: 158 all out in 30.3 overs
- Top Batter: Fakhar Zaman (114 runs)
- Best Bowler: Mohammad Amir (3 wickets)
Overall Champions Trophy Record
| Year | Venue | Winner |
|---|---|---|
| 2004 | Edgbaston, Birmingham | Pakistan (3 wickets) |
| 2009 | SuperSport Park, Centurion | Pakistan (54 runs) |
| 2013 | Edgbaston, Birmingham | India (8 wickets) |
| 2017 | Edgbaston, Birmingham | India (124 runs) |
| 2017 | The Oval, London | Pakistan (180 runs) |
What to Expect in 2025?
- India’s Strengths: A powerful batting lineup featuring Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli.
- Pakistan’s Strengths: A dominant pace attack led by Shaheen Afridi.
- Match Conditions: The Dubai pitch offers assistance to both spinners and pacers.