Pakistan's Khushdil Shah is ready for Sunday's (February 23) high-stakes Champions Trophy clash against India, suggesting the tournament favourites are not invincible. Confidence despite setback Despite Pakistan's opening defeat to New Zealand, Shah remains optimistic about their chances against their arch-rivals at the Dubai International Stadium. "India has a good, strong team, but every team is beatable, and India too can be defeated," Shah told TelecomAsia. Must-win scenario The stakes couldn't be higher for Mohammad Rizwan's side. After their 60-run loss to New Zealand in Karachi, Pakistan face potential elimination from the four-team group, where only two teams advance to the semifinals. In contrast, India enter the contest with momentum, having dispatched Bangladesh by six wickets in their opener. Historical context Pakistan's Champions Trophy record against India offers some comfort – they have won three of their five encounters, including the memorable 2017 final at The Oval. However, India's overall dominance in ICC events, particularly in World Cup matches, looms large over this fixture. Pressure points Shah, who made 69 off 49 in Pakistan's campaign opener against New Zealand, acknowledged the match's significance. He was quick to point that the team that handles the pressure better between the two tends to win these matches. "When India and Pakistan play, the whole world watches. The team that manages pressure better wins, and we are used to it." Call for support The all-rounder urged fans to maintain faith in the team despite their rocky start. "We have lost one match but we are still in the tournament. We can beat India if we play well so don't rule out as yet," Shah said. In a candid moment, Shah addressed personal criticism regarding his selection, stating, "Even I don't know how I got selected." Despite facing hostile reception from fans, he maintains he's learned to take it in his stride. The two teams square off in Dubai in a match set to begin at 02:30 pm (Indian Standard Time).Original Article