Pakistan, the tournament host, find themselves in a must-win situation after a 60-run defeat to New Zealand in their opening match.

All eyes are on Dubai as cricket’s most intense rivalry takes centre stage today , with the bitter rivals Pakistan and India set to ignite passion and excitement in today's high-stakes

India have not played cricket in Pakistan since 2008, and that stance is highly unlikely to change soon. And so, the sport’s most powerful nation will play their Champions Trophy matches in Dubai, while the other seven sides – including England – play across Lahore, Karachi and Rawalpindi.

The match is scheduled to start at 4 a.m. EST and will be broadcast on Willow TV. Fans looking to watch can do so for free through FuboTV, which offers a free trial and $30 off your first month, or DirecTV Stream, which offers a free trial. SlingTV doesn’t offer a free trial but does have other promotional offers available.

Babar Azam had invited significant criticism for his lack of intent as he batted at a strike rate nearing 66 off 90 deliveries in their previous match against New Zealand.

India has refused to play its Champions Trophy matches in Pakistan, which is hosting its first major global tournament in almost 30 years.

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Follow live coverage of Pakistan vs India from the ICC Champions Trophy today. The ICC Test Championship sees nine teams compete across a two-year cycle of matches before a two-team final decides the winner.