Who will open in Pakistan in the Champions Trophy 2025 clash?

All eyes are in their opening pair as Pakistan prepares for their important ICC champion trophies for a clash with India.

With Fakhar Zaman being ruled out due to injuries, the team’s managers are expected to send Imam-ul-Haq and open the innings alongside Babar Azam.

The report suggests that the inclusion of the Imam is the only change to play XI of Dubai’s high pressure match in Pakistan.

The rest of the teams could remain featuring Mohammad Rizwan, Salman Ali Agha, Tairabu Tahir, Kushdir Shah, Shaheen Afridi, Nasiem Shah, Harris Rauf and Abra Ahmed.

Pakistan retained its edge over India in the Champions Trophy encounter, winning three out of five meetings, while India has won twice.

With both teams aiming for a strong start, the opening partnership is important in setting the tone of the contest.

Prior to the collision at Dubai International Cricket Stadium, weather conditions are expected to be hot with mild winds of 32°C and 15 km/h. The chances of rain are minimal, only 1%, which is a relief for fans.

The pitch in Dubai is known to have an advantage in batting as the match progresses into the evening, but it can slowly and quickly and likely chase the tasks you pursue.

In previous India-Bangladesh matches, chasing 229 runs was difficult as the surface slowed down. The batting team will be advantageous and the bat is best, which is likely to be the first inning.