Pakistan coach Aaqib Javed says his fast bowlers are “match-winners” and will pull out something special against archrivals India in their pivotal Champions Trophy clash on Sunday. Hosts and defending champions Pakistan need to win the blockbuster showdown with India in Dubai to keep their chances of making the semifinals in their own hands.

Group B in the ICC Champions Trophy 2025 got underway on Friday with South Africa demolishing Afghanistan by 107 runs in Karachi to get their first two points on the board, getting their campaign off to a flying start.

India's refusal to travel to host nation Pakistan means the blockbuster clash of the group stage will be played tonight at a neutral venue in Dubai, making a mockery of the Champions Trophy, according to former England Test player Jonathan Agnew.

Pakistan cricketers have been docked 5% of their match fees for a slow over rate against New Zealand during the opening game of the Champions Trophy in Karachi.

Match 3 of ICC Champions Trophy 2025, which will be the AFG vs SA clash on Friday in Karachi, is scheduled to get underway at 2:30 PM IST / 1:00 PM LOCAL / 9:00 AM GMT at the National Stadium. The toss will take place half an hour before the match.

Pakistan intensifies practice ahead of India match in Champions Trophy. Team strategizes after New Zealand defeat.