IND vs PAK, ICC Champions Trophy 2025: The wait for the high-voltage match between India and Pakistan (IND vs PAK) in the ICC Champions Trophy 2025 is now over. In this historic match being held in Dubai, the teams of India and Pakistan are face to face. Another interesting thing has come to the fore in this match. Indian captain Rohit Sharma has created another new world record of losing the toss. Pakistan captain Mohammad Rizwan won the toss and decided to bat first, while Rohit Sharma once again had to face defeat in the toss. With this defeat, India has created a new world record of losing the toss in 12 consecutive matches.
India’s new world record of losing the toss IND vs PAK
This was not an ordinary defeat, but a record. The Indian team has created a record of losing the toss in 12 matches in a row, which is the longest streak of losing the toss till date. Earlier this record was in the name of Netherlands, who had made a record of losing the toss in 11 matches. Now India has broken this record. The Indian team has lost the toss in 12 consecutive matches since the final of the 2023 World Cup. Earlier, the Netherlands had lost the toss in 11 matches between March 2011 and August 2013. With this record, the Indian team has created such a shameful history, which it will hardly be able to forget soon.
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Rivalry between India and Pakistan (IND vs PAK)
So far 5 matches have been played between India and Pakistan in the Champions Trophy. Out of these, India has won 2 matches, while Pakistan has won 3 matches. This time India has the opportunity to draw 3-3 against Pakistan. Cricket lovers always get to see a different thrill between the two teams. Now it has to be seen whether India is able to win this match, or Pakistan will maintain its Champions Trophy victory.
The cricket rivalry between India and Pakistan creates a different thrill. This match between the two teams is taking place after 8 years. The last Champions Trophy match between the two teams was in 2017, in which Pakistan defeated India and won the Champions Trophy title. Now Pakistan has a chance to defend its title, while India has an opportunity to take revenge.
Changes in India and Pakistan teams
While no changes have been made in the Indian team, a big change has been seen in the Pakistan team. Pakistan batsman Fakhar Zaman has been ruled out of this match. Imam-ul-Haq has been included in the team in his place. Fakhar Zaman was injured during the match against New Zealand, due to which he is out of the entire tournament. Imam-ul-Haq is an important batsman of Pakistan at the moment, and his return can be a big relief for Pakistan.
Playing XI of India and Pakistan (IND vs PAK)
Both India and Pakistan have entered the field with their full strength. Both teams have made strong changes in their playing XI.
India (Playing XI):
Rohit Sharma (Captain)
Shubman Gill
Virat Kohli
Shreyas Iyer
Axar Patel
KL Rahul (Wicketkeeper)
Hardik Pandya
Ravindra Jadeja
Harshit Rana
Mohammed Shami
Kuldeep Yadav
Pakistan (Playing XI):
Imam-ul-Haq
Babar Azam
Saud Shakeel
Mohammed Rizwan (Wicketkeeper/Captain)
Salman Ali Agha
Taib Tahir
Khushdil Shah
Shaheen Afridi
Naseem Shah
Haris Rauf
Abrar Ahmed
No changes have been made in India’s playing XI, and the team is full strength. At the same time, Pakistan has included Imam-ul-Haq in the team in place of Fakhar Zaman.
India’s plan against Pakistan
India has made all its preparations for this match. India’s goal against Pakistan is to win only and only. Given the experience of India’s captain Rohit Sharma and vice-captain Hardik Pandya, India’s batting looks strong. Players like Virat Kohli, Shubman Gill and Shreyas Iyer have the power to beat any bowling attack. At the same time, the pair of Mohammed Shami, Ravindra Jadeja and Kuldeep Yadav in bowling can prove to be dangerous for Pakistan’s batsmen.
This match IND vs PAK will be ICC Champions Trophy 2025 is going to be very exciting for the cricket lovers of India and Pakistan. India has already lost the toss while making a record, but now their eyes are on the match. India’s win against Pakistan will take it one more step forward in the Champions Trophy, while Pakistan will try its best to defend its title. Now it remains to be seen which team wins this high-voltage match.
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