CHAMPIONS TROPHY 2025
he 2025 ICC Champions Trophy is set to take place from February 19 to March 9, 2025, marking the tournament's return after an eight-year hiatus. Hosted by Pakistan, with matches involving India scheduled in Dubai, the competition features eight top-ranked One Day International (ODI) teams divided into two groups:
Group A:
- Pakistan (hosts)
- India
- New Zealand
- Bangladesh
Group B:
- Australia
- England
- South Africa
- Afghanistan
The tournament will commence with the opening match between hosts Pakistan and New Zealand on February 19 at the National Stadium in Karachi. India's matches, due to political tensions, will be played in Dubai, UAE. The top two teams from each group will advance to the semi-finals, culminating in a final scheduled for March 9, either in Lahore or Dubai.
Key Fixtures:
- February 19: Pakistan vs. New Zealand (Karachi)
- February 20: Bangladesh vs. India (Dubai)
- February 21: Afghanistan vs. South Africa (Karachi)
- February 22: Australia vs. England (Lahore)
- February 23: Pakistan vs. India (Dubai)
- February 24: Bangladesh vs. New Zealand (Rawalpindi)
- February 25: Australia vs. South Africa (Rawalpindi)
- February 26: Afghanistan vs. England (Lahore)
- February 27: Pakistan vs. Bangladesh (Rawalpindi)
- February 28: Afghanistan vs. Australia (Lahore)
- March 1: South Africa vs. England (Karachi)
- March 2: New Zealand vs. India (Dubai)
- March 4: Semi-final 1 (Dubai)
- March 5: Semi-final 2 (Lahore)
- March 9: Final (Lahore/Dubai)
For viewers in Bangladesh, the tournament will be broadcast on TSM.
This edition of the Champions Trophy is particularly significant as it marks the return of the tournament after a hiatus since 2017. The competition is expected to showcase high-quality cricket, with teams eager to claim the prestigious title.
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