IND vs PAK, Champions Trophy 2025: What will be a winning total in Dubai?

Indian vice-captain Shubman Gill said that any total exceeding 300 will be a good effort considering the conditions prevalent in Dubai, with no dew around, when they face Pakistan in the ICC Men’s Champions Trophy fixture on Sunday. India have held a dominating record over Pakistan in global events, but they have lost thrice in five face-offs against the arch-rivals in this tournament over the years.

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“We definitely want to play positive and aggressive cricket. 300-325 will be very good score on this wicket. The team batting well in the middle overs will have a better chance of winning,” Gill told reporters on the eve of the game.

India won their tournament opener against Bangladesh but Pakistan lost to New Zealand in their first match, putting them in a must-win situation on Sunday.

Dew has played a big role in Dubai in the past but Gill said it won’t be a factor in the clash between the arch-rivals and the team batting second will face the heat more.

“Toss won’t matter as there is no dew. Team batting second will have more pressure,” added Gill, who scored an unbeaten hundred against Bangladesh.

(With PTI inputs)