The skipper walks out to have a closer look at the pitch. This is surely not the deck on which India played against Bangladesh, which started to get slow in the second innings, very unlike your typical Dubai surface,

The biggest cricket event of the year is this one. It's the biggest rivalry in the sport. India-Pakistan will square off in the 2025 Champions Trophy at Dubai International Cricket Stadium on Sunday.

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The game is a high-stakes battle for both teams, as while Pakistan will try to keep their title defence alive, India will aim to almost confirm its berth in the semis.

The Indian national cricket team will face Pakistan in the second group stage match for both nations in the 2025 ICC Champions Trophy.