Former cricketer Basit Ali predicts India has a 70% chance of winning against Pakistan in the Champions Trophy match on February 23 in Dubai. He cites India's player experience, especially Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma. India will prepare with ODIs against England, while Pakistan participates in a tri-series with South Africa and New Zealand before the tournament.
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