Pakistan enters the tournament as defending champions having won the previous edition of the Champions Trophy in 2017, defeating India in the final. While Pakistan has won the tournament once, India has won twice: in 2013 and in 2002,

Openers: The pairing of Rohit Sharma and Shubman Gill is certain, with no changes expected in at the top of the batting order. The duo put in 69 runs for the first wicket against Bangladesh, with Rohit giving the team a flying start.

ICC Champions Trophy 2017: India levelled the scoreline 2-2 against Pakistan in the UK. Rohit Sharma (91) and Shikhar Dhawan (68) set up a strong total, with Virat Kohli (81*) and Yuvraj Singh (53) helping India reach 319/3 in 50 overs

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As the much-awaited India vs Pakistan showdown in the ICC Champions Trophy approaches, cricket fans from both nations are buzzing with excitement. With over a billion viewers expected to tune in, emotions are running high ahead of this iconic rivalry.