Indian Team Caught in Dubai Traffic Before Pakistan Clash, Reached Stadium Just 35 Minutes Before Toss
The Indian cricket team faced a traffic jam in Dubai before their match against Pakistan in the 2025 Champions Trophy, arriving at the stadium only 35 minutes before the toss.
The Indian men’s cricket team arrived at the Dubai International Cricket Stadium just 35 minutes before the toss against Pakistan in the 2025 Champions Trophy due to heavy traffic. Both the Indian and Pakistani teams’ buses were stuck in the traffic, but Pakistan managed to arrive much earlier than India.
Key Developments
Traffic Delays
- The Indian team’s bus was stuck in heavy traffic due to the large crowd attending the match.
- The traffic situation was worsened by the excitement for the clash among the locals.
Toss Outcome
“Will bat first, looks like a good surface,” said Pakistan captain Mohammad Rizwan at the toss.
“Doesn’t really matter, they won the toss so we’ll bowl first,” said Indian captain Rohit Sharma.
Match Start
Mohammed Shami bowled five wides in the first over of the match.
- Pakistani opener Babar Azam was dismissed for 23 runs.
- Axar Patel ran out Imam-ul-Haq.
- At the time of publication, Pakistan had rebuilt their innings through a 70-run partnership between Mohammad Rizwan and Saud Shakeel.
Background & Context
Champions Trophy
The Champions Trophy is an international cricket tournament organized by the International Cricket Council (ICC).
India vs Pakistan Rivalry
India and Pakistan have a long-standing rivalry in cricket, with matches between the two teams often attracting large crowds and intense excitement.
Expert Insights
“The traffic situation in Dubai was unprecedented,” said former Indian cricketer Sunil Gavaskar. “It’s a shame that the Indian team had to face such a delay before such an important match.”
“The Indian team showed great resilience to overcome the traffic delay and start the match on time,” said former Pakistani cricketer Wasim Akram. “It’s a testament to their professionalism and determination.”
Looking Ahead
The Indian team’s ability to overcome the traffic delay and start the match on time is a testament to their professionalism and determination. The match is expected to be a close and exciting contest, with both teams having a chance to win.
