IND vs PAK Champions Trophy Match Weather Report in Dubai: Will Rain Affect the Game on February 23?

New Delhi: ICC Champions Trophy 2025 Weather Update: The highly anticipated ICC Champions Trophy 2025 kicks off on Wednesday, featuring the first match between Pakistan and New Zealand. Up next, on February 20, India will take on Bangladesh in Dubai. The highlight of the tournament, the India vs Pakistan face-off, is scheduled for February 23. Fans are buzzing with excitement for this epic clash even before the tournament commences. Stay tuned for the weather forecast for this crucial match in Dubai.

What’s the weather like?
The India vs Pakistan match will be played at the Dubai International Stadium on Sunday, February 23. The weather is expected to be clear, with no chance of rain. The temperature will reach a high of 33°C, and sunny weather will prevail throughout the match, keeping it warm. Therefore, fans will be able to watch the entire match without interruptions.

India looking for revenge:
India will be seeking revenge for their previous defeat to Pakistan in the Champions Trophy final, where Pakistan won by 180 runs to claim the title. India missed the opportunity to win two consecutive Champions Trophy titles. This time, India will look to start strong by defeating Pakistan in the opening match. As the host nation, Pakistan faces the challenge of defending their title.

Possible Playing XI:

Pakistan: Fakhar Zaman, Saud Shakeel, Babar Azam, Mohammad Rizwan (captain), Salman Agha, Khushdil Shah, Faheem Ashraf, Shaheen Afridi, Naseem Shah, Haris Rauf, Abrar Ahmed.

India: Rohit Sharma (captain), Shubman Gill, Virat Kohli, Shreyas Iyer, KL Rahul, Hardik Pandya, Ravindra Jadeja, Axar Patel, Kuldeep Yadav, Mohammed Shami, Arshdeep Singh.

India vs Pakistan’s cricket rivalry is one of the most intense in ICC tournaments. Over the years, these two teams have faced each other in several iconic clashes. In their first World Cup encounter in 1992, India defeated Pakistan by 43 runs. India continued their dominance with victories in the 1996, 1999, and 2003 ICC World Cups, along with the 2011 ICC World Cup semi-final. Pakistan’s victories came in the 2004 and 2009 ICC Champions Trophy tournaments, with standout performances from Mohammad Yousuf and Shoaib Malik. Pakistan also defeated India in the 2017 Champions Trophy final, while India bounced back in the 2019 ICC World Cup. In the 2021 T20 World Cup, Pakistan broke their losing streak with a historic 10-wicket victory. The rivalry resumed with India’s thrilling win in the 2022 T20 World Cup. Overall, India leads 8-4 in ICC tournaments, with each encounter adding to this legendary rivalry.