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International Masters League: Former India all-rounder Irfan Pathan, who once claimed a hat-trick in the first over of a Test against the archrivals, rated India "far ahead" of Pakistan in terms of abilities for Sunday's upcoming Champions Trophy clash considering the balance in the side, the form of players and overall recent record.

However, Pathan also sounded a word of caution for Rohit Sharma and his team by saying that when it comes to matches between India and Pakistan, the occasion matters most and the team that wins the occasion, wins the match.

Irfan, who is the fifth most successful Indian bowler against Pakistan with 34 wickets in 23 ODI matches, said the momentum is with India considering the start they have made in the Champions Trophy.