India and Pakistan to Clash for the Sixth Time in the Champions Trophy

Pakistan leads 3-2 after the first five encounters and had also defeated India in the 2017 final.

New Delhi: In ICC One-Day tournaments, India’s dominance over Pakistan is so strong that a loss seems almost unthinkable. Indian fans are always confident of victory. However, they often forget that while India holds a 7-0 record over Pakistan in the World Cup, the story is different in the ICC Champions Trophy, where Pakistan leads 3-2.

Now, Rohit Sharma and his team have the opportunity to level the score. On February 23, India can make history by defeating Pakistan and equalizing the head-to-head record at 3-3. The question is—will India triumph, or will Rohit Sharma face the stain of another defeat?

India vs Pakistan in the Champions Trophy – A Look at the Past

India and Pakistan have faced each other five times in the ICC Champions Trophy. Their first encounter was in 2004 in Birmingham, where Pakistan won by 3 wickets. The second clash took place in 2009 in Centurion, where Pakistan once again emerged victorious, defeating India by 54 runs under MS Dhoni’s captaincy.

India’s First Champions Trophy Win Against Pakistan (2013)

India registered its first Champions Trophy victory against Pakistan in 2013. The bowlers were the heroes of this match—Bhuvneshwar Kumar, Ishant Sharma, Ravichandran Ashwin, and Ravindra Jadeja combined to bowl out Pakistan for just 165 runs. The Indian batters then chased down the target with ease, securing a crucial win.