Former Indian captain Sourav Ganguly predicted that India would beat Pakistan, with the hosts crashing out of the competition as a result.

Ex-captain Sourav Ganguly exudes confidence in India's ICC Champions Trophy campaign after a solid victory against Bangladesh. Despite early setbacks, India's batting lineup, led by Shubman Gill, ensured victory.

India made a strong start to their campaign with a victory over Bangladesh, while Pakistan were underwhelming in their defeat to New Zealand-a result that has prompted former Indian captain Sourav Ganguly to predict that the hosts will be eliminated in the group stage.

Former India cricket team captain and ex-BCCI chief Sourav Ganguly expressed confidence in India's performance in the ICC Champions Trophy, stating that the team will play well."India will play well (in Champions Trophy),

Sourav Ganguly, the former captain, mentioned that the reigning champions could face difficulties when playing against India in Dubai. He also expressed his confidence in Virat Kohli's ability to improve his performance against spin bowling.

Say what you may, but there's no bigger rivalry in world cricket than an IND vs PAK match, and today, both teams will be penning a fresh chapter in their blockbuster history.

Atul Wassan and Team India. (Photo Source: Twitter/X) and Pakistan will take on each other on Sunday, February 23. The anticipation surrounding this blockbuster fixture has been palpable ever since the schedule for the ongoing edition of the Champions Trophy was revealed by the International Cricket Council.

India is set to play the second Group A match of the ICC Champions Trophy 2025 at the Dubai International Stadium on Sunday (February 23). The India vs Pakistan Champions Trophy 2025 will start at 02:30 PM IST.