Pakistan's recent defeats against India and New Zealand have sparked criticism from former cricketers. Concerns were raised about team selection and a lack of aggressive strategy. Former players like Shahid Afridi and Mohammad Amir called for prioritizing domestic talent.

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.