The Champions Trophy 2025 is scheduled to start on February 19, with a highly anticipated match between India and Pakistan taking place on February 23 at the Dubai International Stadium. Cricket fans worldwide are eagerly waiting for this encounter. To put this match into perspective, it’s interesting to look at the head-to-head record between India and Pakistan in the Champions Trophy. Historically, Pakistan has had the upper hand in this tournament. The statistics show that India and Pakistan have faced each other five times in the Champions Trophy.
In these matches, Pakistan has come out on top three times, while India has managed to win only twice. This gives Pakistan a slight edge in their Champions Trophy encounters. One notable instance where India defeated Pakistan was in the 2013 Champions Trophy, under the captaincy of Mahendra Singh Dhoni. This was a significant win as it marked one of the first times India had beaten Pakistan in the tournament. The two teams met again in the 2017 Champions Trophy, where India won the group match but Pakistan, led by Shahzad Ahmed, took the final.
Looking beyond the Champions Trophy to the One Day International (ODI) format, Pakistan also has a strong record against India. Out of 135 ODIs played between the two teams, Pakistan has won 73 times, while India has emerged victorious 57 times. Although India has an excellent record against Pakistan in World Cup matches, the Champions Trophy tells a different story, with Pakistan having the upper hand. The upcoming match will be exciting to watch, as it will reveal which team gains the advantage this time.