Saud Shakeel Steers Pakistan Forward
With Saud Shakeel and Mohammed Rizwan at the crease, Pakistan's chances of posting a competitive total look promising, but India's bowling lineup, despite the injury to Mohammed Shami, still poses a significant threat to their progress.
Pakistan have recovered from the early loss of openers Babar Azam and Imam-ul-Haq, thanks to a steady partnership between Saud Shakeel and Mohammed Rizwan, scoring 150/2 in 34 overs against India in the Champions Trophy 2025.
The match, being held at the Dubai International Stadium, saw Pakistan win the toss and elect to bat first. The decision seemed to be paying off as Saud Shakeel and Mohammed Rizwan built a measured partnership, keeping the Indian bowlers at bay. However, the Indian team faced a setback when Mohammed Shami suffered an injury scare mid-over and was replaced by Hardik Pandya.
The pressure is on Rohit Sharma's men to win the match, while Pakistan need a victory to stay alive in the tournament. The ongoing partnership between Saud Shakeel and Mohammed Rizwan will be crucial in determining the outcome of the match. The crowd at the Dubai International Stadium is on the edge of their seats as the two teams battle it out in this high-stakes encounter.
As the match unfolds, it remains to be seen whether Pakistan can capitalize on their current momentum and secure a much-needed win, or if India can mount a comeback and take the upper hand. The next few overs will be crucial in determining the direction of the match.
