Michael Atherton, former England captain, commented that the India-Pakistan cricket rivalry has become "one-sided." India defeated Pakistan by six wickets in the Champions Trophy on Sunday, with Atherton noting Pakistan's lack of energy and dynamism in batting.

Pakistan enters the tournament as defending champions having won the previous edition of the Champions Trophy in 2017, defeating India in the final. While Pakistan has won the tournament once, India has won twice: in 2013 and in 2002,

Pakistan captain Mohammad Rizwan has won the coin toss and opted to bat first against India in their Group A game at the 2025 Champions Trophy.