Who Will Win Tomorrow’s India vs Pakistan Clash? Champions Trophy 2025 Expert Analysis (Dubai, UAE)

  India vs Pakistan Champions Trophy 2025 preview: No Bumrah, Dubai pitch report, betting odds, and expert predictions. Can India survive without their pace ace? Full analysis! 

Who Will Win Tomorrow’s India vs Pakistan Clash?

Cricket’s fiercest rivalry reignites as India and Pakistan face off in the Champions Trophy 2025  group stage in Dubai, UAE. With Jasprit Bumrah ruled out due to injury and the match shifted to neutral territory, the stakes are higher than ever. Will India’s weakened pace attack cost them, or can Pakistan capitalize? Here’s our expert breakdown.  

India vs Pakistan: Team Updates and Head-to-Head in Dubai

India’s Challenge: Bumrah’s absence leaves a void in the death overs. Mohammad Siraj and Arshdeep Singh must step up to support spinners Kuldeep Yadav and Ravindra Jadeja  

Pakistan’s Edge: A full-strength pace trio of  Shaheen Afridi,  Naseem Shah, and  Haris Rauf thrives on Dubai’s flat decks.  

Head-to-Head in UAE: India leads 8-5 in ODIs, but Pakistan won their last Dubai encounter (2023 Asia Cup).  

Dubai Pitch Report and Weather Conditions 

Venue: Dubai International Cricket Stadium

Pitch: Batting-friendly surface with consistent bounce. Spinners gain traction in the second inning

Dew Factor: Evening matches often favor chasing teams due to dew.  

Weather: Hot (35°C) with 60% humidity – bowlers may struggle with grip later.  

Key Player Battles to Watch  

1. Rohit Sharma vs Shaheen Afridi: Sharma’s aggressive starts vs Afridi’s lethal swing.  

2. Babar Azam vs Kuldeep Yadav: Babar’s composure vs Kuldeep’s guile.  

3. Virat Kholi vs Haris Rauf: Power-hitting vs raw pace in the death overs.  

Expert Predictions: India’s Bumrah-Less Bowling vs Pakistan’s Firepower 

Analysts: 50-50 split. India’s batting depth (Kohli, Rahul, SKY) balances Bumrah’s absence.  

Pitch Impact: Dubai’s conditions favor Pakistan’s pace-heavy attack.  

Toss Strategy: Teams may chase to exploit dew; winning the toss is critical.  

Betting Odds: India vs Pakistan (Champions Trophy 2025)

| Bookmaker | India Win | Pakistan Win |  

|-----------|-----------|--------------|  

| Bet365 | 1.85 | 1.95 |  

| Parimatch | 1.90 | 1.90 |  

Tip: Odds reflect a toss-up, but Pakistan’s pace attack gives them a slight edge.  

Final Prediction

Without Bumrah, India’s death bowling looks vulnerable. However, their explosive batting and Pakistan’s middle-order inconsistencies could tilt the game. Our call: Pakistan wins by 2 wickets in a last-over thriller, with Mohammad Rizwan anchoring the chase.  

How to Watch

Date: 23 feb 2025

Time: 1:30 PM IND / 2:00 pm PM  PAKTime

Venue: Dubai International Cricket Stadium, UAE  

Live Streaming: Disney+ Hotstar (India), PTV Sports, Ten Sports (Pakistan), Willow TV (Global).  

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