Sat Feb 22 11:19:09 UTC 2025: ## India Eye Seventh Straight ODI Win Over Pakistan in Champions Trophy Clash
**Dubai, UAE** – India will aim to extend their unbeaten streak against Pakistan to seven matches when the two cricketing giants clash in their ICC Champions Trophy 2025 Group A encounter on Sunday, February 23rd, at the Dubai International Cricket Stadium.
India, under captain Rohit Sharma, enters the match on the back of a convincing six-wicket victory over Bangladesh in their tournament opener. Shubman Gill’s century (101*) spearheaded the chase, earning him Player of the Match honors. A strong bowling performance, highlighted by Mohammed Shami’s five-wicket haul, restricted Bangladesh to 228.
In contrast, Pakistan suffered a 60-run defeat to New Zealand in their opening game. This leaves New Zealand topping Group A, followed by India, while Bangladesh and Pakistan are yet to register a win.
While Pakistan holds a slight overall ODI edge in their head-to-head record (73 wins to India’s 57, with 5 no results), India’s recent dominance – six consecutive wins since 2018 – makes them strong favorites. A victory on Sunday would significantly bolster India’s semi-final hopes.
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