India and Pakistan will be up against each other in their next game of the ongoing ICC Champions Trophy 2025. The IND vs PAK match is scheduled to be played at the Dubai International Cricket Stadium in Dubai on Sunday (February 23).
Pakistan started their campaign with a dismal loss against New Zealand. The reigning Champions Trophy champions suffered a 60-run loss against the Black Caps. It was their loss in a row against New Zealand in ODIs this month. Before the Champions Trophy, New Zealand had also defeated Pakistan twice during the ODI tri-series.
India, on the other hand, began their campaign with a win over Bangladesh. The Men in Blue thrashed the Bangla Tigers by six wickets to start their campaign on a brilliant note. As India and Pakistan now gear up for the upcoming game, we are taking a look at the weather and pitch report.
IND vs PAK Weather Report And Pitch Report Of Dubai – ICC Champions Trophy 2025, Match 5:
IND vs PAK, weather report of Dubai:
There is no prediction for rain in Dubai on Sunday (February 23) when the IND vs PAK game is set to take place. The temperature will be in the early 30s during the first half of the game. After the sunset, the temperature is expected to hover between 24-29 degrees Celsius.
IND vs PAK Pitch report:
Here are the stats of the Dubai International Cricket Stadium Dubai:
| Matches Played | 59 |
| Matches Won by Home Side | 6 (10.17%) |
| Matches Won by Touring Side | 8 (13.56%) |
| Matches Won by Neutral Side | 43 (72.88%) |
| Matches Won Batting First | 22 (37.29%) |
| Matches Won Batting Second | 35 (59.32%) |
| Matches Won Winning Toss | 28 (47.46%) |
| Matches Won Losing Toss | 29 (49.15%) |
| Matches Tied | 1 (1.69%) |
| Matches with No Result | 1 (1.69%) |
| Highest Team Innings | 355/5 (England) |
| Lowest Team Innings | 91 (Namibia) |
| Highest Run Chase Achieved | 287/8 (Sri Lanka) |
| Average Runs per Wicket | 27.34 |
| Average Runs per Over | 4.62 |
| Average Score Batting First | 219 |
The match is scheduled to be played at the Dubai International Cricket Stadium, a venue that is not known for producing high-scoring games. Out of the 59 ODIs played at the venue so far, there have only been four totals of 300 or more.
The match between India and Bangladesh was played at the same venue and the pitch did not have much for the batters. Bangladesh were reeling at 35/5 at one stage but eventually managed to score 228 runs. It took India more than 46 overs to chase down the modest total.
The upcoming IND vs PAK game is also unlikely to witness too much firework. The average first innings total at the venue is only 219 runs and anything above 250 will be a very challenging total to chase.
Conclusion:
The stage is set for yet another memorable IND vs PAK clash. With a promising weather report and so much at stake, the match promises to be a thrilling contest. Both teams will be desperate to win the upcoming game.