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India vs Pakistan on Feb 23: How Pak is gearing up for the do-or-die clash

Pakistan's crushing 60-run defeat to New Zealand in their opening match in Karachi has left them in a do-or-die scenario.

Updated On : 22 Feb 2025 | 9:11 AM IST

India can handle tough situations better than Pakistan: Irfan Pathan

Former all-rounder Irfan Pathan said Indian team can handle the pressure situations effectively and that trait gives Rohit Sharma's side an edge in the much-awaited Champions Trophy match against traditional rivals Pakistan at Dubai on Sunday. While India began with a six-wicket thumping of Bangladesh in their tournament opener, Pakistan lost their first game by 60 runs to New Zealand and are currently placed last in the four-team Group A points table. When it comes to Pakistan, look, they have plenty of problems in the team, Pathan, who will play for India Masters in the International Masters League, told PTI Videos here on Friday. As far as some of the senior guys (are concerned), they don't play that kind of aggressive modern day cricket, especially in white-ball cricket. So, can they change it? It's very difficult. But more than the weaknesses and the strengths, it's all about the India-Pakistan occasion. Whoever handles the occasion really well, that team wins, he said. Patha