Champions Trophy 2025: Match 5, IND vs PAK Match Prediction – Who will win today’s Champions Trophy match between IND vs PAK?

Overview

India (IND) will take on Pakistan (PAK) in the Match 5 of the Champions Trophy 2025 at the Dubai International Cricket Stadium on February 23. India are off to a good start after rollicking Bangladesh by six wickets in their first game of the tournament. On the other hand, Pakistan were decimated in the inaugural game and handed a hefty 60-run defeat by New Zealand. 

This will be the second game of India at the venue and the team will take immense heart from their comprehensive victory. A win from here will see them almost sealing the semifinal spot. On the other hand, Pakistan will be under pressure to emerge victorious as a loss would send them out of the tournament. 

Match Details

Pitch Report

Mel Jones and Nasser Hussain had anticipated the pitch might get a bit tired and a bit dry towards the end. And it played out quite similar to the expectations. Moreover, India captain, Rohit Sharma had quipped after the Bangladesh game that the deck will be pretty much similar. 

Also Check: IND vs PAK Live Score, Match 5

Head-to-Head record

India vs Pakistan Predicted Playing XIs

India:

Rohit Sharma(c), Shubman Gill, Virat Kohli, Shreyas Iyer, KL Rahul(w), Hardik Pandya, Axar Patel, Ravindra Jadeja, Harshit Rana, Mohammed Shami, Kuldeep Yadav.

Pakistan:

Imam-ul-Haq, Babar Azam, Saud Shakeel, Mohammad Rizwan(w/c), Salman Agha, Tayyab Tahir, Khushdil Shah, Shaheen Afridi, Naseem Shah, Haris Rauf, Abrar Ahmed.

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IND vs PAK probable best performers

Probable Best Batter: Shubman Gill

Shubman Gill was the standout batter for India in the previous game against Bangladesh. The right-handed batter anchored the innings well and smashed an unbeaten 101 off 129 runs.

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Probable Best Bowler: Mohammed Shami

Mohammed Shami led the pace attack of India from the front in the absence of Jasprit Bumrah. After his comeback to professional cricket, 5/53 in the Bangladesh game was one of the key highlights of the game. 

Also Check: IND vs PAK Stats Preview, Match 5

                        Today's Match Prediction: Team bowling first to win the match

Scenario 1

• India win the toss and opt to bowl first.
• Powerplay: 40-50
• PAK: 230-240
• India win the match.

Scenario 2

• Pakistan win the toss and opt to bowl first.
• Powerplay: 50-60
• IND: 260-270
• Pakistan win the match.

Disclaimer: The prediction is based on the understanding, analysis, and instinct of the author. While making your prediction, consider the points mentioned, and make your own decision.