Revisiting some blockbuster Ind vs Pak matches ahead of Dubai CT 2025 spectacle

India and Pakistan are set to clash in another mega battle when they meet in the ICC Champions Trophy encounter at Dubai International Stadium on Sunday.

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It is a crucial clash with a lot riding for both teams -- India will inch closer to a place in the semifinals if they win on Sunday while Pakistan by winning the match, Pakistan will maintain their chances of progressing to the knockout stage.

Here's a look at some memorable clashes between the archrivals over the years:

2023 ODI World Cup
In a series of enthralling battles between the two neighbours in the white-ball format, the most recent 50-over encounter was in the 2023 ODI World Cup at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad. The home side led by Rohit Sharma won the toss and invited Pakistan to bat first. Indian pace spearhead Jasprit Bumrah, who returned to international cricket just before the World Cup after a more than a year injury hiatus, along with Mohammed Siraj and Hardik Pandya made sure to back their captain's call to bowl first. The trio picked two scalps each to bundle out the visitors for a paltry 191. The Indian spin duo of Kuldeep Yadav and Ravindra Jadeja also shared four wickets between them.

In the chase, Rohit led from the front and played a quickfire knock of 86 off 36 balls studded with six sixes and as many fours while Shreyas Iyer remained unbeaten on 53 to take the side over the line in 30.3 overs. India won the match by seven wickets as Bumrah was named Player of the Match for his 2-19.

2023 Asia Cup