Pakistan Opts to Bat First Against India in High-Stakes Clash at Dubai
Pakistan has made one change to their lineup, replacing Fakhar Zaman with Imam-ul-Haq, aiming to strengthen their batting order.
Ind vs Pak, ICC Champions Trophy 2025: Pakistan captain Mohammad Rizwan won the toss and chose to bat first in the crucial encounter against India at the Dubai International Cricket Stadium today.
Pakistan has made one change to their lineup, replacing Fakhar Zaman with Imam-ul-Haq, aiming to strengthen their batting order. Meanwhile, India has stuck with an unchanged playing XI, backing the same combination that secured a win in their tournament opener.
A major surprise for Indian fans came in the form of a "Jasprit Bumrah surprise", as the star pacer—who was ruled out of the tournament due to injury—arrived at the venue to witness the high-voltage clash, boosting team morale.
The stakes are high for Pakistan, as they enter this must-win encounter after suffering a 60-run defeat against New Zealand. A loss today would put them in serious jeopardy of elimination from the tournament. India, on the other hand, began their campaign on a strong note, securing a comfortable six-wicket victory over Bangladesh and looking to carry forward their winning momentum.
With both teams eyeing a crucial win, fans can expect an intense and thrilling battle on the field.
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