Babar Azam had invited significant criticism for his lack of intent as he batted at a strike rate nearing 66 off 90 deliveries in their previous match against New Zealand.

Pakistan take on arch-rivals India in Dubai in their upcoming fixture, and need a win to get their campaign back on track.

Pakistan, the tournament host, find themselves in a must-win situation after a 60-run defeat to New Zealand in their opening match.

When India take on Pakistan in a cricket match, nothing gets bigger and that is how it is going to be like today. The game will take place at the iconic Dubai International Cricket Stadium (DICS) in front of a packed house.

Babar Azam scored his maiden ODI half-century as an opener in the first match of the 2025 Champions Trophy against New Zealand. However, his 90-ball 64 went in vain as Pakistan suffered a 60-run defeat after getting bowled out for 260 in the 48th over. New Zealand had scored 320 runs in the first innings.

Pakistan cricket team's star batter Babar Azam has expressed confidence in his team's ability during the Champions Trophy.

Babar Azam's innings was one of the driving forces behind the result which saw Pakistan fall 60 runs short of the target against New Zealand in the Champions Trophy opener in Karachi. Babar achieved a huge milestone in international cricket with the half-century but wasn't his more adored knock.

Pakistan's premier batter Babar Azam's performance will be on the radar, especially how he fares against the quality Indian spinners in the Champions Trophy blockbuster clash between the two sides in Dubai on Sunday.