India vs Pakistan is an intense cricket battle offering endless action, drama, and thrill. Expectations reach sky-high, and excitement transcends boundaries whenever these border countries collide. Although the rivalry dating back many decades, the two neighboring nations played little cricket. As a result, this curiosity has only added fuel to the fire. The 2023 ODI World Cup was when these countries played their last match. After a brief gap, India and Pakistan gear up to fight this Sunday, February 23, at the Dubai International Stadium. Ahead of the India vs Pakistan match this Sunday, let us recollect their last encounters in the Champions trophy.

Champions Trophy 2004
The 2004 Champions Trophy marks the first meeting of these countries in this marquee event. Both teams locked horns in Birmingham on September 19. Batting first, India managed to score 200 in its 50 overs. Pakistan bowlers sent Ganguly, Sehwag, and Laxman early, but a quality innings from Dravid, Kaif, and Ajit Agarkar helped India put 200 on the scoreboard. Chasing a paltry score, Indian bowlers maintained discipline in the beginning. Irfan Pathan got rid of the first three batters. However, Pakistan managed to seal a win in the last over (49.2). Mohammed Yousuf stayed till the last and ensured his team crossed the finish line. Inzam-ul-Haq and Shahid Afridi played their parts.

Champions Trophy 2009
This time it was in Centurion. A brilliant 128 from Shoaib Malik and 87 from Mohammed Yusuf guided Pakistan to put 302/9 in 50 overs. In response, India managed to score 248 and lost the game. Gautam Gambhir (57), Rahul Dravid (76) and Suresh Raina (46) tried their best but couldn’t reach the target.

Champions Trophy 2013
On the contrary to the 2004, Birmingham turned the tide towards India in this edition. India registered its first win against the age-old rivals in the Champions Trophy. Besides players from both sides, rain also played a significant role in this match. Indian bowlers provided breakthroughs in regular intervals to restrict Pakistan to 165 in 40 overs. Chasing a revised target, Shikhar Dhawan and Virat Kohli guided India to score 102 and ensured a comfortable win.

Champions Trophy 2017
India equaled the margin to 2-2 with a stunning victory in the group stage. Rohit Sharma (91), Dhawan (68), Virat (81), Yuvraj (53), and Hardik revealed their beast mode and scored a mammoth 319. Pakistan could only make 164 and surrendered.

Champions Trophy 2017 Final
This match is etched in the memory of every cricket fan. Fakhar Zaman (118), Azhar Ali (59), Babar Azam (46), and Hafeez (56) helped Pakistan to set a target of 338. India fumbled and scored only 168 to hand a massive win to Pakistan.

After a long gap, the winners and runners of Champions Trophy 2017 face each other. Will India avenge the loss? Will Pakistan repeat the same? Either way, it offers a nonstop adrenaline rush.

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