The ICC Champions Trophy 2025 match between India and Pakistan will be played at the Dubai International Cricket Stadium on Sunday, February 23. Ahead of the highly anticipated clash in the marquee tournament, a star-studded panel of commentators has been announced for multiple languages.
Cricketing legends from around the world will provide commentary, elevating the excitement for the highly anticipated clash. The event will be broadcast on Star Sports and Sports18 in multiple languages, including English, Hindi, Marathi, Bangla, Bhojpuri, Haryanvi, Tamil, Telugu, and Kannada.
Commentators for High-Octane India vs Pakistan Game Announced
The commentary panel for the match between India and Pakistan features some of the most renowned cricket experts. The English panel includes legends such as Ravi Shastri, Harsha Bhogle, Dinesh Karthik, Ian Bishop, Wasim Akram, Sunil Gavaskar, Rameez Raja, Dale Steyn, and Bazid Khan.
Meanwhile, the Hindi panel features Navjot Singh Sidhu, Harbhajan Singh, Suresh Raina, Aakash Chopra, Jatin Sapru, Ambati Rayudu, Waqar Younis, Wahab Riaz, Robin Uthappa, and Anant Tyagi.
English Commentary Panel: Ravi Shastri (former India head coach), Harsha Bhogle (the voice of Indian cricket), Dinesh Karthik (ex-India wicketkeeper), Ian Bishop (former West Indies fast bowler), Wasim Akram (Pakistan’s legendary left-arm pacer), Sunil Gavaskar (Indian batting great), Rameez Raja (ex-Pakistan captain), Dale Steyn (South African pace legend), and Bazid Khan (former Pakistan cricketer)
Hindi Commentary Panel: Navjot Singh Sidhu (former cricketer), Harbhajan Singh (India’s spin legend), Suresh Raina (middle-order batsman turned commentator), Aakash Chopra (former opener and analytical expert), Jatin Sapru (veteran sports broadcaster), Ambati Rayudu (recently retired Indian batter), Waqar Younis (Pakistan’s legendary fast bowler), Wahab Riaz (ex-Pakistan speedster), Robin Uthappa (former India opener and T20 World Cup winner), and Anant Tyagi (sports analyst).
The Opening Round of the 2025 ICC Champions Trophy Matches Has Concluded
The opening round of the 2025 ICC Champions Trophy matches has concluded, with India and New Zealand securing victories in Group A, while South Africa and Australia started strong in Group B. The tournament now moves into the second round of Group A fixtures, with India facing Pakistan in Dubai.
This India-Pakistan clash is expected to draw massive global viewership. The last time these two teams met in an ODI was during the 2023 ICC Men’s World Cup, which set a record with 173 million TV viewers. Peak concurrency reached over 76 million on television and 35 million on digital platforms.
Pakistan Holds a Slight Edge Over India in ICC Champions Trophy Encounters
Pakistan holds a slight edge over India in ICC Champions Trophy encounters, winning three of their five previous meetings (2004, 2009, and the 2017 final). India emerged victorious twice, defeating Pakistan in the group stages of the 2013 and 2017 editions in England.
Their upcoming clash will mark their sixth meeting in the tournament’s history. The last time they faced off was in the 2017 final, where Pakistan secured a dominant 180-run victory. The Champions Trophy was discontinued after that edition but has been revived for 2025.
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