🔴Champions Trophy 2025: Match 5, India vs Pakistan Live - IND vs PAK Live Updates, Commentary, News and More
Champions Trophy 2025: Match 5, India vs Pakistan Live at Dubai.
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Another dropped catch!!!
Kuldeep is the culprit this time round as Shakeel gets a reprieve. Axar Patel isn't happy at all with that effort from Kuldeep at long-on. Agha Salman new batter after Rizwan, by the way!
Finally
Mohammad Rizwan departs off a beauty from Axar Patel. Falling short of a fifty as he decides to step out to completely miss the line of the ball. A premeditated attempt results in the ball hitting the stumps and India don't have to wait longer after that dropped catch from Rana, who breathes a sigh!
Rizwan b Axar 46 (77). PAK 152-3 (33.1 overs)
Rizwan dropped by Harshit Rana!!!
Harshit Rana drops an extremely difficult take. Running behind in Dubai's setting sun, and Mohammad Rizwan survives. The partnership is now worth 103 runs, and India, who seem desperate wicket, almost had one.
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Thoughts!
Pakistan playing afternoon nap-friendly cricket. 🙌
— Omkar Mankame (@Oam_16) February 23, 2025
FIFTY for SAUD SHAKEEL
Shakeel completes his half-century off 63 balls with a single to Jadeja off the last ball of the 31st over. This is fourth in the format, and definitely one of the knocks he would look to convert in what will be his first century in ODIs. Time for Drinks break. Here is your reminder to stay hydrated (grab that glass of water now) and let us have a quick coffee as well, please :)
Kohli spotted having a lite bite
Virat Kohli has stepped out of the field for a while to grab a quick bite of some energy supplies. He also has an animated chat with assistant coach Abhishek Nayar while eating his thing. And...he wastes no time to return to the field.
BREAK FOR THE KING, VIRAT KOHLI!#INDvsPAK #INDvPAK #PAKvIND #PAKvsIND pic.twitter.com/3WIsi0jqge
— The sports (@the_sports_x) February 23, 2025
Some quick runs for Pakistan here
Pakistan score four boundaries in a matter of 10 deliveries. The latest of the lot coming from Rizzy's bat.
Rizwan breaks the shackles
The PAK captain sweeps Jadeja to finally get a boundary which comes after 55 balls since the last one by Shakeel. Jadeja with another quick over to catch up with the slow over rate.
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PAK seek the fence
Almost six overs since the last boundary came. Shakeel hit the last boundary in the sixteenth over, and since then, Pakistan have had a slump in their scoring rate. Kuldeep bowling the 22nd over right now...
Thala Dharisanam!
MS Dhoni is watching the INDvsPAK game.
Thala Dhoni Watching #INDvPAK Game ! 😍🏏#MSDhoni #ChampionsTrophy #TeamIndia
— Saravanan Hari 💛🦁🏏 (@CricSuperFan) February 23, 2025
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Do India miss Bumrah today? A YES and a NO
Jasprit Bumrah receives his #ICCAwards and Team Of The Year caps for a stellar 2024 🙌
— ICC (@ICC) February 23, 2025
ICC Men’s Cricketer Of The Year 🎖️
ICC Men’s Test Cricketer Of The Year 🎖️
ICC Men’s Test Team Of The Year 🧢
ICC Men’s T20I Team Of The Year 🧢 pic.twitter.com/WW5tz8hSFy
Yusuf Pathan praises Rohit
Good captaincy from Rohit Sharma! He brought the spinner early into the attack and got two big wickets. Now, two new batsmen at the crease, and his strike bowler is back. Exciting contest! 🇮🇳 vs 🇵🇰 #INDvPAK
— Yusuf Pathan (@iamyusufpathan) February 23, 2025
Rohit leaves the field, Shubman stand-in skipper
India captain Rohit Sharma left the field midway during the first innings of the India vs Pakistan match in the Champions Trophy. In his absence, vice-captain Shubman Gill was seen leading the Indian team as a stand-in skipper. Arshdeep Singh came in as substitute fielder. PAK are 63-2 after 15 overs.
Shubman Gill is Captaining Team India in the absence of Rohit Sharma. pic.twitter.com/4UHJg9wKnz
— Ahmed Says (@AhmedGT_) February 23, 2025
The most anticipated clash in cricket
The most anticipated clash in cricket is set to take place on Sunday, February 23, as hosts Pakistan (PAK) and arch-rivals India (IND) will play their second Group A match of the ICC Champions Trophy 2025 at the Dubai International Stadium.
Contrasting starts to the tournament
Both teams come into this clash with contrasting starts to the tournament. The Men in Green suffered a 60-run loss to New Zealand, and have several issues to address. Their star batter, Babar Azam, was heavily criticized for his slow-paced 64 off 90 balls in a high-scoring chase, and he will be under immense pressure to accelerate against India. The injury to opener Fakhar Zaman, the hero of the 2017 final, is another setback, with Imam-ul-Haq replacing him in the squad.
Key performers for Pakistan
One positive for Pakistan in the previous match was Khushdil Shah’s knock of 69. The middle-order batter himself admitted he was surprised to be in the squad, but Pakistan will be relieved that the gamble has paid off. Meanwhile, Shaheen Afridi and the rest of Pakistan’s bowling attack will need a massive turnaround after being taken apart by the Kiwis.
India’s strong start
On the other hand, Rohit Sharma-led side began their campaign on a high note with a six-wicket win over Bangladesh, thanks to Shubman Gill’s unbeaten century (101*) and Mohammed Shami’s five-wicket haul (5/53). The team looked well-balanced against Bangladesh, with Gill showing his class with his eighth ODI century. The bowling unit, led by Shami and young pacer Harshit Rana, looked sharp even in the absence of injured spearhead Jasprit Bumrah.
Key players to watch for in India vs Pakistan
Hardik Pandya, known for his performances against Pakistan in ICC events, will be eager to make an impact, especially after his fighting effort in the 2017 Champions Trophy final, which India lost. However, all eyes will be on Virat Kohli, who has struggled to convert his starts into big scores.
Also Check: IND vs PAK Live Score, Match 5
The battle of nerves
Despite the diplomatic ties, an India-Pakistan game is always a contest of nerves, not just skills. Fans worldwide are eager to witness this high-octane encounter that promises intensity, drama, and top-quality cricket.
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