Pakistan Wins Toss and Opts to Bat First Against India in High-Voltage Champions Trophy Match

DUBAI: In the highly anticipated Champions Trophy match, Pakistan won the toss and decided to bat first against India. The match is being played at the Dubai International Cricket Stadium, where India will now field.

During the toss, Pakistan’s captain Mohammad Rizwan expressed confidence, stating that the team will deliver a good performance in today’s match. He also mentioned one change in the playing XI, with Imam-ul-Haq replacing Fakhar Zaman.

“We aim to post a good total on the scoreboard,” Rizwan said.

Pakistan’s playing XI includes Babar Azam, Imam-ul-Haq, Saud Shakeel, Mohammad Rizwan, Agha Salman, Tayyab Tahir, Khushdil Shah, Abrar Ahmed, Naseem Shah, Shaheen Afridi, and Haris Rauf.

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This match is crucial for Pakistan’s chances in the tournament, as they must win to stay alive in the competition. A loss could see them eliminated from the tournament. Pakistan had previously lost their opening match against New Zealand, while India secured a victory over Afghanistan.