Check out how the fans get ready for cricket's fiercest rivalry amid a massive ticket demand for the India versus Pakistan clash in the Champions Trophy 2025, set to take place on February 23, in Dubai,

Unfortunately, Pakistan will be without the services of Saim Ayub, who is currently recuperating from an ankle injury sustained during the team’s tour of South Africa. Fakhar Zaman, a key player from the 2017 Champions Trophy, is making his return and is expected to lead the attack.

The elite one-day international (ODI) tournament’s last winners, Pakistan, are playing host to their first ICC event since the 50-over World Cup in 1996. The world’s top eight men’s teams will compete in the 19-day tournament (February 19 until March 9), which will also see archrivals Pakistan and India face-off in the group stage.