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.

In a highly anticipated clash at the ICC Champions Trophy 2025, India secured a decisive six-wicket victory over arch-rivals Pakistan at the Dubai International Cricket Stadium on February 23, 2025. This win not only bolstered India's position in the tournament but also extended their dominance over Pakistan in recent ICC events.