The excitement is building as two of the biggest names in world cricket, India and Pakistan, are set to face off in an eye-catching Champions Trophy clash, scheduled to be held on Sunday in Dubai. It is the biggest group stage clash of the ongoing Champions Trophy, with bitter rivals India and Pakistan eyeing supremacy on Sunday at Dubai International Stadium.

India are coming into this match on a high after securing a convincing victory against Bangladesh in their Champions Trophy opener on Thursday. India were outstanding both in their batting and bowling departments. Top order, led by seasoned players like skipper Rohit Sharma and Shubman Gill, looked solid, while their bowlers, Mohammed Shami and Harshit Rana, delivered crucial breakthroughs at the right moments. India, who have been in formidable form, would look to maintain the same momentum and challenge Pakistan. 

On the other hand, Pakistan enter this match following a tough defeat against New Zealand. Their loss to New Zealand has exposed some vulnerabilities, particularly in their top-order batting lineup and bowling attack, specially fast bowlers. Pakistan will be eager to bounce back and regain their winning form, and they will be motivated by the challenge of taking on their arch-rivals. Meanwhile, the biggest rivalry could also witness the largest crowd ever at Dubai International stadium. The rivalry between India and Pakistan is one of the most intense in cricket. 

For India, a win would solidify their position in the tournament and enhance their chances of making a deep run into the later stages. For defending champions Pakistan, this match is a chance to bounce back from their loss to New Zealand. A victory would rejuvenate their confidence and set them on course for a potential comeback. 

Head-to-head

Matches: 135

No Result: 5

Pakistan WON: 73

India WON: 57

Head-to-head (post 2015)

Matches: 9

No Result: 1

Pakistan WON: 1

India WON: 7

IND Probable XI: Rohit Sharma (c), Shubman Gill, Virat Kohli, Shreyas Iyer, KL Rahul (wk), Hardik Pandya, Axar Patel, Ravindra Jadeja, Harshit Rana, Mohammed Shami, Kuldeep Yadav

PAK Probable XI: Imam-ul-Haq, Babar Azam, Saud Shakeel, Mohammad Rizwan (c & wk), Salman Agha, Tayyab Tahir, Khushdil Shah, Shaheen Afridi, Naseem Shah, Haris Rauf, Abrar Ahmed