India vice-captain Shubman Gill on Saturday said the eagerly-awaited match against Pakistan in the Champions Trophy is a fan favourite, but for his team it's business as usual.The arch-rivals face off in Dubai on Sunday with the blockbuster clash expected to draw a packed house as the two teams only meet in multi-nation events due to political tensions.

India and Pakistan are set to clash in the ICC Champions Trophy 2025 on February 23 in Dubai, with both teams aiming for a crucial victory to enhance their semi-final prospects.

Cricket’s fiercest rivals will lock horns in a battle that will prove pivotal to the pair’s ICC Champions Trophy aspirations.

India face Pakistan at the Dubai International Stadium on Sunday, February 23 in the ICC Champions Trophy at 9am; watch the tournament live on Sky Sports

ICC Champions Trophy campaign got off to the perfect start after comfortably defeating Bangladesh by six wickets at the Dubai International Stadium. An unbeaten century from Shubman Gill eased India to victory in the 47th over of their innings.

India kicked off their Champions Trophy campaign with a six-wicket victory against Bangladesh in a Group A match at the Dubai International Cricket Stadium on Thursday. Electing to bat, Bangladesh slumped to 35-5 but went on to post 228 all out riding Towhid Hridoy's heroic 100 while battling cramps.