Fakhar Zaman was not included in the Pakistan playing XI for the ICC Champions Trophy 2025 clash against India at the Dubai International Stadium. Fakhar's loss is a big blow to Pakistan as he has been a match winner for the Men in Green.

Pakistan captain Mohammad Rizwan won the toss and elected to bat first. While India didn’t make any changes to their side that beat Bangladesh, Pakistan ringed one change to the XI that lost to New Zealand: Imam-ul-Haq replaced Fakhar Zaman as the opener.

India take on Pakistan in Match 5 of the Champions Trophy 2025 at the Dubai International Cricket Stadium on February 23. India are coming off a comprehensive victory against Bangladesh in the first game as they won it by six wickets.