India's bowlers delivered a stellar performance, dismissing Pakistan for 241 in a crucial Group A match of the ICC Champions Trophy in Dubai. After Pakistan opted to bat first, Indian bowlers struck regularly to restrict their opponents.
Pakistan skipper Mohammed Rizwan won the toss and elected to bat first against arch-rivals India in their second clash of Group A at the Dubai International Stadium on Sunday.
Ahead of an all-important clash in the ongoing ICC Champions Trophy 2025 between Pakistan and India, Men in Green cricketer Azam Khan wished all the best to the Mohammad Rizwan-led side and said that the side which will play better will win the match.
New Zealand captain Mitchell Santner admitted they were initially targeting a score between 260 and 280. However, a strong platform allowed them to blaze their way to a daunting 320/5 in the Champions Trophy opener against defending champions Pakistan in Karachi.
Captain Mohammad Rizwan admitted that Pakistan didn't expect New Zealand to score 320 runs, considering their dominance after the first 20 overs in the Champions Trophy opener in Karachi.
The Champions Trophy is back on the calendars of cricket enthusiasts as the extravaganza fest returns after over seven years of absence with a high-profile match between Pakistan and New Zealand beginning the tournament in the revamped Karachi Stadium on Wednesday.
Pakistan captain Mohammad Rizwan issued a fitness update on tearaway Haris Rauf. He confirmed the 31-year-old was at his "full rhythm" on the eve of the Champions Trophy opener against New Zealand.
As the ODI tri-nation series steps closer to its conclusion, the host team, Pakistan, will face undefeated New Zealand in the final at Karachi's National Stadium on Friday.