India and Pakistan are set to face off in the Champions Trophy 2025. India won their first match against Bangladesh while Pakistan lost to New Zealand.

India, helmed by Rohit Sharma, have begun their ICC Champions Trophy 2025 campaign on a strong note, registering a comfortable six-wicket win over Bangladesh in their opening match in Dubai. Mohammed Shami and Shubman Gill were the standout performers as India cruised past their opponents by six wickets.

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Eight of the world's cricketing superpowers face off in Pakistan and Dubai this month for the ninth edition of the ICC Champions Trophy, a tournament in the sport's 50-over format. In-form one-day international specialists India are widely seen as the favorites to lift the trophy this time out.

Team India start their Champions Trophy 2025 campaign on Thursday (Feb 20) field first against Bangladesh at the Dubai International Stadium. One of the favourites to win the Champions Trophy 2025, India aim to start their campaign on a high before they square off against arch-rivals Pakistan on Sunday (Feb 23).