The Indian Express’ man on the ground, Venkata Krishna B, reported that while both team buses were stuck in traffic, it was Pakistan’s team bus that won the race to get to the stadium first. The Indian team bus reached with just 35 minutes left for the toss.

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Venkata reported: “The two throw-down specialists of India, who seem to have come separately, were been waiting in the middle for a while. The Indian team finally got here just about 35 minutes before the toss… Given the chock-a-block traffic one expected the stadium to fill up fast. But it is not even 25 per cent full as yet (one hour before the game). Don’t expect a full house when the first ball is bowled.”

Venkata Krishna B, The Indian Express’ reporter in Dubai covering the Champions Trophy writes: “This is the traffic outside the Dubai International Stadium, which stretches for at least a couple of kilometres.”

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He added: “The temperature is increasing, which means there is a possibility of dew later on. Shubman Gill is standing behind the stumps and is visualising some shots. Varun Chakaravarthy and Washington Sundar are bowling in the practice pitch with Gautam Gambhir and Rohit Sharma keeping a close eye.”

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The Pakistan team needs to win the game today to keep alive their chances of making it to the semi-finals. Pakistan had lost their Champions Trophy opener to New Zealand. Team India, meanwhile, won their opener to Bangladesh.