India's record against Pakistan in ODI World Cups is overwhelming, but it's Pakistan who have the upper hand when it comes to the Champions Trophy that has returned to the international calendar for the first time since 2017.
The rivalry resumes on Sunday, when the two Group A teams meet at the Dubai International Cricket Stadium for their second match of the tournament.
Go Beyond The Boundary with our YouTube channel. SUBSCRIBE NOW!Pakistan will be under pressure having lost the tournament opener against New Zealand, while India registered an impressive six-wicket win over the fourth team in the group, Bangladesh.
Quite evidently Pakistan weren't at the top of their game against the Kiwis and have been dealt a blow in the form of Fakhar Zaman being ruled out because of an injury.
But their better show against India historically in the Champions Trophy will give them some statistical hope, while they hope to excel with both bat and ball on the field.
As opposed to India's 8-0 unbeaten record against the archrivals in ODI World Cups, Pakistan lead the head to head in Champions Trophy 3-2.
It includes Pakistan's win in the final of the 2017 edition, when Sarfaraz Ahmed lifted the trophy as the skipper.
While on current form, India appear the favourites to win on Sunday, the unpredictable nature of the Pakistan team always remains a threat.
India vs Pakistan in Champions Trophy2004: Pakistan won by 3 wickets
2009: Pakistan won by 54 runs
2013: India won by 8 wickets
2017: India won by 124 runs (DLS)
2017 (final): Pakistan won by 180 runs
In Group A's current standings, New Zealand lead the table with two points and hold the top position due to their superior net run-rate (NRR) of +1.200. India occupies the second spot, also with two points but a lower NRR of +0.408.
In the bottom half of the group, Bangladesh sit at third position and Pakistan last. Both have zero points, but Bangladesh's NRR of -0.408 puts them ahead of Pakistan who have an NRR of -1.200.
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