As the much-awaited clash between India and Pakistan in the ICC Champions Trophy 2025 approaches, cricket fans are not only excited about the rivalry but also curious about what would happen if the match ends in a tie. This scenario is particularly intriguing given the historical significance of encounters between these two cricketing giants.
India vs Pakistan: Team form and key players
India: Under the leadership of Rohit Sharma, India have shown remarkable form in 50-overs cricket, winning all four matches this year. Their bowling attack looks formidable with Mohammed Shami, who recently took five wickets against Bangladesh, and Harshit Rana, who has also been performing well. The batting lineup is bolstered by star players like Virat Kohli and Shubman Gill, who is currently the top-ranked ODI batter and scored a century in his debut match of the Champions Trophy.
Pakistan: Led by Mohammad Rizwan, Pakistan’s recent form has been inconsistent. While they managed a convincing series win against Australia and South Africa prior to the tournament, their loss to New Zealand raised concerns about their ability to perform under pressure. Key players such as Babar Azam, who will be looking to regain his batting form after losing his No.1 ODI ranking, and left-arm pacer Shaheen Afridi will need to step up if Pakistan have to challenge India effectively.
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What happens if India vs Pakistan game ends in a tie?
If the India vs Pakistan match on Sunday (February 23), ends in a tie, the outcome will be decided by a Super Over. This format is designed to ensure that there is a clear winner in the game that cannot end in a draw.
Super over rules
One over each: In a Super Over, each team will bat for one additional over (six balls) to score as many runs as possible.
Batting order: Teams can choose any three batters to bat in the Super Over, and they must select one bowler to bowl the over.
Tied super over: If the Super Over also ends in a tie, subsequent Super Overs will be played until one team scores more runs than the other in an over.