On Sunday, February 23, India and Pakistan will face off at the Dubai International Cricket Stadium. The game is set to start at 2:30 pm (IST). The Champions Trophy 2025’s fifth match is expected to be an amazing show. Additionally, this would be the sixth time the bitter rivals have faced one another in the prestigious ODI event.
In the matches leading up to Sunday’s big event, Pakistan lost to New Zealand by 60 runs in the tournament’s opening match. Their downfall was primarily caused by their lackluster death bowling and great hitters. India, on the other hand, is coming off a six-wicket win against Bangladesh. They won thanks to a combination of excellent bowling up front and a strong century from the vice captain.
In terms of injuries, the hosts suffered a significant setback when Fakhar Zaman was sidelined with an oblique injury. He was replaced with Imam-ul-Haq. The Indians suffered a serious setback when fast bowling star Jasprit Bumrah was disqualified from the competition before it even started. In place of Bumrah, Harshit Rana was assigned. India is coming off a 3-0 victory over England in the ODI series. In contrast, Pakistan lost the Tri-Nation Series match.
What will happen if India versus Pakistan is washed out?
There is only a 1% chance of precipitation on Sunday, according to AccuWeather. With wind gusts of 30 km/h, 27% cloud cover is predicted throughout the day. The points will be split between both teams in the unlikely event that the game is washed out.
There are four major scenarios which might arise in this case:
Scenario 1: NZ win against BAN and IND & PAK win against BAN
Pakistan will end up on three points. India would also have accumulated the same tally as Pakistan. The side with the higher net run rate will go through along with New Zealand.
Scenario 2: NZ lose against BAN and IND & PAK win against BAN
India and Pakistan will progress through to the knockouts.
Scenario 3: NZ win against BAN and lose against IND & PAK win against BAN
India and New Zealand will qualify for the semi-finals.
Scenario 4: NZ win against BAN and lose against IND & PAK lose against BAN
India and New Zealand will progress through.
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