
Champions Trophy 2025: A Thrilling Encounter at the Dubai International Cricket Stadium
The 2025 ICC Champions Trophy has finally arrived, and the highly anticipated clash between the Indian cricket team and their arch-rivals, Pakistan, has got the cricket world abuzz. The stage is set for a thrilling encounter at the iconic Dubai International Cricket Stadium, and here’s a report on what unfolded on this electrifying day.
Match Report: India vs Pakistan
The match commenced with a 3:15 PM IST start, and the batsmen from both sides looked to set the tone for a high-scoring encounter. The Indian team opted to bat, with opener Shubman Gill (35) and Rohit Sharma (32) setting the tone with a 47-run partnership.
However, a mid-innings collapse saw the Indians slump to 129/5, putting pressure on the middle-order batsmen. Surprisingly, Ravindra Jadeja (52) and R Ashwin (45) displayed their mettle, stitching together an unbroken 71-run partnership to help India recover and reach a respectable total of 235.
Pakistan’s batting looked precarious, as Fakhar Zaman (21) and Imam-ul-Haq (22) got dismissed early. However, Babar Azam (68) and Shadab Khan (55) provided some resistance, but India’s bowling attack, led by Jasprit Bumrah (4-37) and Mohammed Shami (2-35), ensured they couldn’t take the game away.
In the end, Pakistan finished their innings on 223/9, losing the match by 13 runs.
Statistical Highlights
- This was India’s 12th victory in the Champions Trophy, while Pakistan now have 9 wins in the prestigious competition.
- Shubman Gill (35) became the 45th Indian player to score a half-century in ODIs at the Dubai International Cricket Stadium.
- Ravindra Jadeja’s 52 was the highest individual score by an Indian all-rounder in ODIs in the UAE.
- Pakistan’s Shadab Khan became the first leg-spinner to score a fifty and take four wickets in an ODI match for Pakistan since Shahid Afridi (1996).
Match Records
- This was the 34th meeting between India and Pakistan in ODIs, with India leading 16-14.
- The attendance at the Dubai International Cricket Stadium was 24,500, with a packed Indiafan base rivaled only by Pakistan’s vociferous supporters.
- India’s 235 is the joint-highest score at the Dubai International Cricket Stadium, equaled by Pakistan’s 235 against England in 2006.
As the dust settles, India’s victory has given them a crucial four points in the ICC Champion’s Trophy 2025, while Pakistan will need to regroup and refocus for their upcoming encounters. This thrilling contest at the Dubai International Cricket Stadium will be remembered for a long time, and fans from both nations will eagerly anticipate the next match between these eternal rivals.