Pakistan enters the tournament as defending champions having won the previous edition of the Champions Trophy in 2017, defeating India in the final. While Pakistan has won the tournament once, India has won twice: in 2013 and in 2002,

The lop-sided nature of arguably cricket's fiercest rivalry in recent years notwithstanding, emotions in both countries will run high when bitter neighbours India and Pakistan clash in a Champions Trophy blockbuster in Dubai on Sunday.

Sunday’s Champions Trophy clash in Dubai promises a charged atmosphere with strong fan presence on both sides.

It is the biggest cricketing event on the annual calendar. It is the greatest rivalry in the sport. It is India vs Pakistan at an ICC world event.

Will it be a grudge game for Pakistan? India refused to travel across the border as the government didn't give the go-ahead due to security reasons, and the Pakistan Cricket Board eventually had to accept a hybrid model.

India and Pakistan are set to play in the ICC Champions Trophy match in Dubai on Sunday. Pakistan, the defending champions, defeated India in the 2017 final. India is looking to redeem themselves and secure a win to advance to the semi-finals in the 2025 tournament.

Having begun their Champions Trophy 2025 campaign on a winning note, India will look to maintain their form against arch-rivals Pakistan, in Dubai on Sunday. Due to political tensions, India won’t be playing their matches in Pakistan,