IND vs PAK Today Dream11 Prediction, Match-5, ICC Champions Trophy 2025 Fantasy Cricket Tips, Playing XI Players, and Pitch Report

India and Pakistan will face each other in the 5th ICC Champions Trophy 2025 match. Dubai International Cricket Stadium, Dubai, will host the game on February 23, 2025. 

ICC Champions Trophy 2025 Match-5 Details  

IND vs PAK Match Preview

India 

India is the runner-up of the ICC Champions Trophy 2017. Rohit Sharma will lead them to this trophy. Currently, they are in the top place in the ICC ODI ranking. Moreover, they started their campaign on a strong note by securing a six-wicket victory against Bangladesh. India came to the field first and got a target of 229 runs. In batting, Shubman Gill played exceptionally well, scoring an unbeaten 101*, while Mohammad Shami dominated the bowling attack by taking five wickets. Team India is a strong contender to win the trophy.

Pakistan 

Pakistan is the defending champion of the ICC Champions Trophy. Mohammed Rizwan will lead them to this trophy. Currently, they are in third place in the ICC ODI ranking. However, they had a disappointing start, suffering a 60-run defeat against New Zealand. Khushdil Shah and Babar Azam scored 69 and 64 runs in batting, respectively. Meanwhile, in the bowling department, Haris Rauf and Naseem Shah managed to take two wickets each.

Past Performance Stats at the Venue

In ODI matches, the average 1st innings score at Dubai International Cricket Stadium, Dubai is 225 runs, and the second-inning average score is 202. 

     Weather Report

• Sunny Day
• Rain Chance – 7%
• Humidity – 64 %
• Wind – 8 kph

IND vs PAK Toss Prediction

Advantages of Batting First on This Pitch

The team that was bowling first won 41% of the matches. And in 50% of the matches, teams chose to bat first here. So, there are more chances that teams will choose to bat first after winning the toss. 

IND vs PAK Head-to-Head Record (ODI)

Total Head-to-Head Match – 135

India Won – 57

Pakistan Won – 73

Team Form (Last 5 Match)

India: – W, W, W, W, L, 

Pakistan: – L, L, W, L, W, 

Probable Playing 11

India: Rohit Sharma ©, Shubham Gill, , Shreyas Iyer, Hardik Pandya, Ravindra Jadeja, KL Rahul(WK), Kuldeep Yadav, Axar Patel, Harshit Rana, Mohammad Shami 

Pakistan: Mohammad Rizwan ©, Babar Azam, Imam-ul-Haq, Tayyab Tahir, Salman Agha, Saud Shakeel, Khushdil Shah, Shaheen Afridi, Abrar Ahmed, Naseem Shah, Haris Rauf,  

Must Picks for the IND vs PAK Match

Top wicket-keepers to pick

KL Rahul | WK | IND: 

Rahul performed well in the previous game against Bangladesh and scored 41 runs. Having him on your fantasy team will increase your chances of winning.

Mohammad Rizwan | WK | PAK: 

So far, Rizwan has played 87 ODIs and scored 2526 runs. Moreover, he scored 171 runs in 3 innings in the ODI tri-series. Therefore, including him in your fantasy team will significantly increase your chances of winning.

Top Batters to Pick 

Shubman Gill | BAT | IND: 

Currently, Shubman is one of the best ODI batsmen. Moreover, he scored a brilliant hundred in the previous game against Bangladesh. He made 101* runs. His ability to score high runs makes him eligible for the fantasy team.

Babar Azam | BAT | PAK: 

Babar is undoubtedly one of the best ODI batsmen. He scored 64 runs in the previous game against New Zealand. Moreover, his ability to consistently score high runs makes him a valuable addition to any fantasy team.

Top All-Rounders to Pick

Hardik Pandya | AR | IND: 

So far, Hardik has played 90 ODIs, scored 1805 runs, and also took 87 wickets. He can win the match single-handedly with the bat and ball. He will surely help you gain important fantasy points.

Axar Patel | AR | IND: 

Axar took two wickets in the previous game against Bangladesh. Moreover, he has the potential to win the match single-handedly, making him a valuable pick for your fantasy team.

Salman Agha | AR | PAK: 

Salman Agha played well in the previous game against New Zealand. He made 42 runs in 28 balls against. Furthermore, as a reliable all-rounder, he will surely contribute to your fantasy points.

Top Bowlers to Pick

Mohammed Shami | BOW | IND: 

Shami performed brilliantly in the previous game against Bangladesh and took five wickets. Therefore, we expect him to deliver an impressive performance in this trophy as well.

Haris Rauf | BOW | PAK: 

Rauf took two wickets in the previous match against New Zealand. Moreover, he also took 6 wickets in three innings of the ODI tri-series recently. We expect he will perform well in this trophy as well.

Captain & Vice-Captain

Captain

Shubman Gill, Hardik Pandya 

Vice Captain

Rohit Sharma, Mohammad Rizwan 

IND vs PAK Today Match Prediction

• Scenario 1

• Toss Winner: India (opts to bat first)
• Power-Play Score: 55-70
• IND Total: 260-275
• Match Winner: India 

• Scenario 2

• Toss Winner: Pakistan (opts to bat first)
• Power-Play Score: 30-45
• PAK Total: 245-260
• Match Winner: India  

Dream11 Team For IND vs PAK Match

Head-to-Head / Small League 

Grand League / Mega League

Disclaimer

The author created this team based on his knowledge, analysis, and judgment. While selecting your team, note the points mentioned and make your own decision. Also, once the toss occurs, you might modify the teams based on the playing XIs.

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