Pakistan enters the tournament as defending champions having won the previous edition of the Champions Trophy in 2017, defeating India in the final. While Pakistan has won the tournament once, India has won twice: in 2013 and in 2002,

With both teams looking to secure crucial points, the clash between India and Pakistan this Sunday promises to be a thrilling encounter, with India aiming to continue their winning form.

Pakistan suffered a significant blow during their opening game against New Zealand when their star batsman, Fakhar Zaman, sustained a muscle injury

Unlike in the 50-over and T20 World Cups, Pakistan holds a 3-2 edge over India in the Champions Trophy, with their most memorable win being the 180-run triumph in the 2017 final. Sunday’s game is shaping up to be a blockbuster for fans on both sides of the border.

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Eight years after they beat India in the 2017 Champions Trophy final, Pakistan's campaign at home suffered a huge dent when they lost to New Zealand by 60 runs in the opener.

As the much-awaited India vs Pakistan showdown in the ICC Champions Trophy approaches, cricket fans from both nations are buzzing with excitement. With over a billion viewers expected to tune in, emotions are running high ahead of this iconic rivalry.