Pakistan Cricket Team has reached Dubai for the blockbuster clash against India on Sunday, a clash which holds the power to define their title defence. Unlike the 50-over and T20 World Cups, Pakistan has a 3-2 advantage over India in the Champions Trophy,

Babar Azam faced heavy criticism after Pakistan suffered a crushing 60-run loss against New Zealand in the Champions Trophy 2025 opener at Karachi.

Stand-in Australian captain Steve Smith has opened up on Babar Azam's struggle for form in recent times. With the former Pakistan captain garnering widespread criticism after the defending champions' crushing loss in the Champions Trophy 2025 opener, Smith hopes to see the star batter back in form.

Pakistan cricket team's star batter Babar Azam has expressed confidence in his team's ability during the Champions Trophy.

Babar Azam played a whopping 90 balls and scored just 64 runs in a tortured stay in the middle. Pakistan have never managed to get any momentum going as they chase a target of 321.

The Champions Trophy is back on the calendars of cricket enthusiasts as the extravaganza fest returns after over seven years of absence with a high-profile match between Pakistan and New Zealand beginning the tournament in the revamped Karachi Stadium on Wednesday.

Pakistan are clashing against New Zealand in the tournament opener which is taking place in National Stadium Karachi, on February 19.

Tom Latham has gone past 100 in 95 balls and Mohammad Rizwan can be seen having a go at his bowlers like Abrar Ahmed and Shaheen Afridi. Glenn Phillips has also unleashed big shots at the other end as New Zealand race towards 300.

The ICC Champions Trophy 2025 begins today with Pakistan facing New Zealand in Karachi. Check AI projections, fantasy team and more.