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,

The Indian national cricket team will face Pakistan in the second group stage match for both nations in the 2025 ICC Champions Trophy.

India is expected to maintain their successful lineup and will present the same starting eleven. They will have a clear edge in various areas. The team has established a good rhythm, whereas Pakistan had to travel recently and is in the process of readjusting after their defeat against New Zealand in Karachi.