Pakistan’s loss to India has left fans and former players wondering if their team can ever match their archrivals.

Pakistan captain Mohammad Rizwan has won the coin toss and opted to bat first against India in their Group A game at the 2025 Champions Trophy.

In the ongoing ICC Champions Trophy 2025, India faced Pakistan at the Dubai International Stadium, and India emerged victorious by six wickets. Virat Kohli

On Monday, New Zealand compounded Pakistan’s misery by drubbing Bangladesh by five wickets to book a spot in the semis along with India at the expense of the home team and Bangladesh. The highlight of this match was a sublime 112 off 105 balls by Rachin Ravindra as the Kiwis posted 240 for five in reply to Bangladesh’s 236 for nine.

India and Pakistan are set to face off in the Champions Trophy 2025. India won their first match against Bangladesh while Pakistan lost to New Zealand.

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