India will lock horns against Pakistan at the Dubai International Cricket Stadium on Sunday, February 23. The match is scheduled to commence at 2:30 pm (IST). Match 5 of the Champions Trophy 2025 is anticipated to be a dazzling spectacle. This will also be the sixth instance of the arch-rivals taking on each other in the marquee ODI tournament.
Regarding the games preceding the blockbuster on Sunday, Pakistan ended up going down by a 60-run margin against New Zealand in the tournament opener. Lacklustre death bowling and star batters were the main reason for their defeat. On the other hand, India are coming on the back of a six-wicket victory against Bangladesh. A blend of splendid bowling up front and a solid century from the vice-captain powered them to a win.
Regarding injuries, the sidelining of Fakhar Zaman due to an oblique injury was a big blow to the hosts. Imam-ul-Haq was named as his replacement. In what was a severe blow to the Indians, pace-bowling spearhead, Jasprit Bumrah, was ruled out of the tournament ahead of its commencement. Harshit Rana was slotted in as Bumrah’s replacement. India are coming on the back of a 3-0 ODI series win against England. On the other hand, Pakistan lost the game of the Tri-Nation Series.
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What will happen if India versus Pakistan is washed out?
According to AccuWeather, the probability of precipitation on Sunday is a mere 1%. The cloud cover for the day is forecasted to be 27%, with wind gusts of 30 km/h. In the slightest probability of the game getting washed out, the points will be shared between both sides.
There are four major scenarios which might arise in this case:
Scenario 1: NZ win against BAN and IND & PAK win against BAN
Pakistan will end up on three points. India would also have accumulated the same tally as Pakistan. The side with the higher net run rate will go through along with New Zealand.
Scenario 2: NZ lose against BAN and IND & PAK win against BAN
India and Pakistan will progress through to the knockouts.
Scenario 3: NZ win against BAN and lose against IND & PAK win against BAN
India and New Zealand will qualify for the semi-finals.
Scenario 4: NZ win against BAN and lose against IND & PAK lose against BAN
India and New Zealand will progress through.
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