India made a spectacular start to the 2025 Champions Trophy, crushing Bangladesh by six wickets and solidifying their position in Group A. In a thrilling encounter at the Dubai International Cricket Stadium, Shubman Gill stole the show with a magnificent unbeaten century (101*), guiding India to victory.

Bangladesh, after opting to bat first, put up a modest 228 on the board. However, they had no answer to Mohammed Shami’s fiery spell, as he dismantled their batting lineup with a sensational five-wicket haul.

Now, all eyes are on India’s next showdown against Pakistan, a team currently languishing at the bottom of Group A. With this victory, India secured two crucial points and a net run rate of 0.408, placing them second in the table.

Meanwhile, New Zealand’s commanding 60-run victory over Pakistan has propelled them to the top. This makes India’s upcoming clash against Pakistan a do-or-die battle not just to claim the top spot but to inch closer to a semifinal berth.

For Pakistan, the stakes couldn’t be higher. A loss against India would mean the end of their Champions Trophy campaign. With only the top two teams from each group advancing to the semifinals, Pakistan faces a must-win situation to keep their hopes alive.

As February 23 approaches, the cricketing world braces for an electrifying, high-voltage India-Pakistan clash a battle that could define the fate of both teams in the tournament.