India and Pakistan are set to clash in a high-stakes ICC Champions Trophy encounter on Sunday, with both teams chasing different objectives. India, buoyed by their six-wicket win over Bangladesh, look to secure a semifinal berth, while Pakistan, reeling from a 60-run defeat to New Zealand, must win to stay in contention.

Pakistan captain Mohammad Rizwan has won the coin toss and opted to bat first against India in their Group A game at the 2025 Champions Trophy.

Sheikh Saaliq of The Associated Press noted that hundreds of millions of people around the globe are expected to watch the India vs. Pakistan cricket match live. The rivalry between the two countries is considered one of the biggest in the world, with previous meetings drawing massive viewership numbers.

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The biggest cricket event of the year is this one. It's the biggest rivalry in the sport. India-Pakistan will square off in the 2025 Champions Trophy at Dubai International Cricket Stadium on Sunday.

The game is a high-stakes battle for both teams, as while Pakistan will try to keep their title defence alive, India will aim to almost confirm its berth in the semis.

India has refused to play its Champions Trophy matches in Pakistan, which is hosting its first major global tournament in almost 30 years.

The Indian national cricket team will face Pakistan in the second group stage match for both nations in the 2025 ICC Champions Trophy.

India and Pakistan are set to face off in the Champions Trophy 2025. India won their first match against Bangladesh while Pakistan lost to New Zealand.