Having lost their ICC Champions Trophy 2025 opener against New Zealand, Pakistan are in a do-or-die situation. A slip-up against India would mean the hosts pack their bags in just four days.

Al Jazeera takes a close look as hosts Pakistan face rivals and favourites India in the Champions Trophy open on Sunday.

Irfan Pathan stated that the lack of intent shown by Pakistan's senior batsmen is their main issue as they prepare for the upcoming match against India.

In the Group A ICC Champions Trophy opening match, New Zealand claimed victory against Pakistan by 60 runs. This victory was propelled by the efforts of Tom

The last time India faced Pakistan in the ICC Champions Trophy was in the final of the 2017 edition. Pakistan won the contest by 180 runs to clinch their maiden Champions Trophy title.

Pakistan face arch-rivals India in a Champions Trophy blockbuster on Sunday in front of a sell-out Dubai crowd knowing that another defeat will virtually end their title defence. The neighbours only meet in multi-nation events because of political tensions and the match is taking place in Dubai after India refused to travel to tournament hosts Pakistan.

Cricket fans worldwide are bracing for an electrifying encounter as India and Pakistan gear up for a high-voltage showdown in the ICC Champions Trophy on Sunday, February 23. The match, scheduled to be held at the Dubai International Cricket Stadium,

India secured a commanding victory over Bangladesh in their Champions Trophy opener in Dubai. Key performances came from Mohammed Shami with the ball and Shubman Gill with the bat.