The high-voltage game between India and Pakistan in the Champions Trophy 2025 is underway at the Dubai International Cricket Stadium. While the hype surrounding this rivalry is well known, so is the importance of this match for both teams ¡ª India aiming to secure their semi-final spot with a win, and Pakistan fighting to stay alive in the tournament they are hosting.
As the stakes rise, so does the star power, with celebrities from both countries gathering in Dubai to witness this epic showdown.?
Leading the star-studded lineup was actor and politician Chiranjeevi, who was seen watching the match, seated alongside Indian cricketers Abhishek Sharma and Tilak Varma. Chiranjeevi kept it casual, sporting a black T-shirt paired with a matching shirt and brown trousers.
Pushpa director Sukumar also attended the much-anticipated clash with his family. He was spotted wearing a blue jersey, accompanied by his wife Thabitha Hamsini, daughter Sukriti Veni Bandreddi, and son Sukranth.
Bollywood actress Sonam Kapoor, accompanied by her husband Anand Ahuja, was seen enjoying the high-stakes match while sipping coffee. She looked elegant in a white shirt paired with a grey blazer and blue jeans.
Stand-up comedian Munawar Faruqui shared a picture of himself outside the Dubai stadium, proudly donning a blue Team India jersey. Fans noticed that his jersey had a white tape covering the sponsor's name, sparking curiosity online.
Dancer and actor Avneet Kaur was also spotted cheering for Team India. She shared several videos and photos of herself at the stadium on Instagram, which have since gone viral across other social media platforms.
British singer Jasmin Walia, known for her hit song Bom Diggy, grabbed attention with her presence, adding a touch of international flair to the crowd.
Lastly, renowned Pakistani singer Atif Aslam, who performed the official Champions Trophy 2025 anthem Jeeto Baazi Khel Ke, was seen arriving at the stadium, further elevating the excitement.
The match also saw the presence of cricket stars like Suryakumar Yadav and his wife, former Pakistani all-rounder Shahid Afridi and current Indian stars Abhishek Sharma, Tilak Varma. Shikhar Dhawan and Sarfaraz Ahmed - ambassadors for the ICC Champions Trophy were also present for this clash.
India (Playing XI): Rohit Sharma(c), Shubman Gill, Virat Kohli, Shreyas Iyer, Axar Patel, KL Rahul(w), Hardik Pandya, Ravindra Jadeja, Harshit Rana, Mohammed Shami, Kuldeep Yadav?
Pakistan (Playing XI): Imam-ul-Haq, Babar Azam, Saud Shakeel, Mohammad Rizwan(w/c), Salman Agha, Tayyab Tahir, Khushdil Shah, Shaheen Afridi, Naseem Shah, Haris Rauf, Abrar Ahmed?
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