The India vs Pakistan showdown in the Champions Trophy 2025 is set to be a high-voltage encounter, but former Indian cricketer Atul Wassan has sent shockwaves with his unexpected statement—he wants Pakistan to win!

With Pakistan on the brink of elimination after a 60-run loss to New Zealand, Wassan believes that an Indian win would make the tournament predictable and Pakistan’s victory would keep the excitement alive.

“I want Pakistan to win because it will be fun, tournament-wise. If Pakistan wins, then it becomes a contest,” Wassan told ANI.

Backing India’s Strength but Hoping for a Thriller

Despite his surprising wish, Wassan praised India’s squad for its balance and batting depth. He backed Rohit Sharma’s decision to pick five spinners in spin-friendly Dubai conditions and highlighted the team’s incredible batting firepower.

“You have a lot of good batters: Shubman, Rohit, Virat. You are batting until No. 8 with Axar Patel. This team is best for Dubai,” he added.

India Dominates, Pakistan Struggles

India kicked off their Champions Trophy campaign with a comfortable six-wicket win over Bangladesh, while Pakistan desperately needs a win to keep their title defense alive. Will Pakistan rise to the challenge, or will India continue their dominance?

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