PAK vs IND Live Updates: Here is the Predicted Playing XI for Indian National Cricket Team against Pakistan

After getting a fabulous start, Rohit Sharma and his men will be taking on their archrivals, Pakistan in their second encounter of Champions Trophy 2025. This match is scheduled to be played at the Dubai International Stadium in Dubai on 23rd February, Sunday at 2:30 PM IST.

India will be entering into this game as favourites to win this game. Despite defeating Bangladesh in their first game, Rohit Sharma and his men won’t take Men In Green lightly as they know their capability in both departments.

On the other hand, it’s a must win game for Pakistan to keep their semi-final hopes in this tournament. They didn’t live up to the expectations in their opener against New Zealand, losing by a margin of 60 runs.

With just a win away to cement their seats in the semi-final, let’s have a look at the probable playing XI of India for the match against Pakistan on Sunday.

Who will be the wicket-keeper?

KL Rahul is likely to take the gloves after his fabulous outing in the first match against Bangladesh. The wicket-keeper batter remained unbeaten on 41 runs with the help of 2 sixes and a four. Moreover, batting at flexible positions makes him a great choice ahead of Rishabh Pant.

Which all-rounder will be able to make a place in the playing XI?

Without any doubt, Hardik Pandya and Ravindra Jadeja will be the first choice for Rohit Sharma for the upcoming clash against Pakistan. Axar Patel has done well in the first outing against Bangladesh.

Axar Patel missed his hat-trick after Rohit Sharma dropped an easy one in the slips. With the ball, both Jadeja and Axar have the ability to contain runs and can give breakthroughs in the middle overs of the game.

Will India go with the same top-order?

Rohit Sharma, Shubman Gill, Virat Kohli and Shreyas Iyer were expected to play at the top-order against Pakistan. Rohit Sharma continues to dominate the bowlers in the powerplay overs likewise in the World Cup 2024.

Shubman Gill looked in great touch with the bat, smashing an unbeaten 101 off 129 balls against Bangladesh. Virat Kohli will always be a threat to the opposition till he is on the crease.

Who will be the go-to bowler for India against Pakistan?

Mohammad Shami announced his comeback by picking up 5 wickets in the first encounter of Champions Trophy 2025. Harshit Rana will play alongside the veteran cricketer. Kuldeep Yadav will be the lead spinner for India as the opposition batters often struggled to score against him.

India’s Probable XI against Pakistan:

Rohit Sharma (captain), Shubman Gill (vice-captain), Virat Kohli, Shreyas Iyer, KL Rahul (wicket-keeper), Hardik Pandya, Ravindra Jadeja, Axar Patel, Mohammad Shami, Harshil Rana, Kuldeep Yadav.