The last time India and Pakistan faced off in a major ICC 50-over tournament was during the 2023 World Cup league match in Ahmedabad. Now, the arch-rivals are set to renew their rivalry in the ongoing Champions Trophy, with their highly anticipated group-stage match taking place in Dubai on Sunday.
Pakistan famously outclassed India in the 2017 Champions Trophy final at The Oval, securing a commanding 180-run victory.
With this match being a day-night encounter in Dubai, the toss could play a crucial role, given how conditions tend to change under lights.
The toss for today’s match will take place at 2.00 pm IST. Here’s a look at how India and Pakistan have fared at the toss in Champions Trophy encounters over the years.
1. 2004 – Group Stage (Edgbaston, Birmingham)
– Toss Winner: Pakistan
– Decision: Elected to field
– Match Result: Pakistan won by 3 wickets
2. 2009 – Group Stage (Centurion, South Africa)
– Toss Winner: India
– Decision: Elected to field
– Match Result: Pakistan won by 54 runs
3. 2013 – Group Stage (Edgbaston, Birmingham)
– Toss Winner: India
– Decision: Elected to field
– Match Result: India won by 8 wickets
4. 2017 – Group Stage (Edgbaston, Birmingham)
– Toss Winner: Pakistan
– Decision: Elected to field
– Match Result: India won by 124 runs (DLS method)
5. 2017 – Final (The Oval, London)
– Toss Winner: India
– Decision: Elected to field
– Match Result: Pakistan won by 180 runs
Toss Summary
– India won the toss 3 times (2009, 2013, 2017 Final) – Lost 2, Won 1
– Pakistan won the toss 2 times (2004, 2017 Group Stage) – Won 1, Lost 1
– All toss winners chose to field first
– Only once did the toss winner win the match (Pakistan in 2004)