Dubai, Feb. 21 -- Pakistan tearaway Haris Rauf underlined the importance of a do-or-die clash against India and made it clear that the only way for the defending champions to move forward in the Champions Trophy is by standing triumphant over their arch-rival in Dubai on Sunday.

After waiting nearly three decades to host a global cricket tournament in its nation, Pakistan is on the verge of elimination after surrendering a 60-run defeat against New Zealand in the tournament opener in Karachi.

Suppose Pakistan continues to maintain its shambolic record against India on Sunday. In that case, it will need plenty of permutations and combinations to work in its favour and keep its title defence alive.

"If we want to move forward in the tour...