India and Pakistan will face off in the 2025 Champions Trophy in Dubai. Throughout history, their ODI clashes have been unforgettable, including Miandad's last-ball six in 1986, Ganguly's ton in 1998, and Zaman's special century in 2017. These matches are iconic moments in cricket history.
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