The much-anticipated India vs Pakistan match in the ICC Champions Trophy 2025 is set to take place at the Dubai International Cricket Stadium on Sunday, February 2025. The high-voltage match between these arch-rivals will begin at 2:30 PM IST and promises to be a fiercely contested battle.
### Historical Context
The stakes are high for the Pakistani team, which last won an ODI match against India in the 2017 Champions Trophy. A defeat against India in Dubai would put the defending champions on the brink of an early exit from the tournament. Historically, Pakistan has won more ODI matches against India. However, in ICC events, they have a poor track record, winning only four out of 21 matches across formats. Notably, three of those wins came in the Champions Trophy.
### Combined India-Pakistan ODI XI
Ahead of the India-Pakistan Champions Trophy 2025 match, here’s a look at the combined best India-Pakistan ODI XI:
*Sachin Tendulkar (India)*: The all-time leading run scorer in ODIs, Tendulkar played 69 matches against Pakistan, scoring 2526 runs with five centuries and 16 fifties. He also took 29 wickets in 47 innings against Pakistan.
*Saeed Anwar (Pakistan)*: Anwar scored 2002 runs in 50 ODIs against India with an average of 43.52. He holds the record for the highest individual score in an India-Pakistan match with 194 runs in Chennai on May 21, 1997.
*Sourav Ganguly (India)*: Ganguly scored 1652 runs and took 29 wickets in 53 ODIs against Pakistan. He holds the record for the best bowling figures by an Indian against Pakistan, with 5/16 in Toronto on September 18, 1997.
*Inzamam-ul-Haq (Pakistan)*: The leading run scorer for Pakistan in ODIs, Inzamam scored 2403 runs in 67 matches against India with four centuries and 12 fifties. He led Pakistan to 12 wins out of 22 ODIs against India.
*MS Dhoni (India) – Wicketkeeper*: Dhoni scored 1231 runs at an average of 53.52 and a strike rate of 90.44 in 36 ODIs against Pakistan. As captain, he led India to multiple victories over Pakistan in ICC events. Dhoni also completed 44 dismissals (35 catches and 9 stumpings) against Pakistan.
*Shahid Afridi (Pakistan)*: Afridi scored 1524 runs and took 38 wickets in 67 ODIs against India with a strike rate of 109.09. He won several matches single-handedly for Pakistan.
*Kapil Dev (India)*: The 1983 World Cup-winning captain, Kapil Dev took 42 wickets and scored 382 runs in 32 ODIs against Pakistan.
*Imran Khan (Pakistan) – Captain*: Imran Khan scored 433 runs and took 35 wickets in 29 ODIs against India. He led Pakistan to 19 wins out of 24 ODIs against India.
*Wasim Akram (Pakistan)*: Akram took 60 wickets in 48 ODIs against India and scored 425 runs. He is regarded as one of the greatest white-ball bowlers of all time.
*Anil Kumble (India)*: India’s leading wicket-taker in Tests and ODIs, Kumble took 54 wickets in 34 ODIs against Pakistan. He also scored 160 runs in 22 innings.
*Shoaib Akhtar (Pakistan)*: Akhtar took 41 wickets in 27 ODIs against India. Known for delivering the fastest delivery in international cricket, he often excelled in matches against India.
This combined XI highlights the exceptional talents from both India and Pakistan, promising an exciting clash on the field.
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