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The ICC Champions Trophy 2025 kicks off on February 19, with Pakistan hosting its first major ICC event in 29 years. Some matches will also be played in Dubai, UAE. Cricket fans worldwide eagerly await the tournament, featuring the top eight ODI teams.
The eight teams are split into two groups -Group A – Pakistan, India, New Zealand and Bangladesh. Group B – Australia, England, South Africa and Afghanistan. Matches will be held in Karachi, Lahore, and Rawalpindi, while India’s games will take place in Dubai due to political reasons. The final is set for March 9 in Lahore, unless India qualifies, in which case it moves to Dubai.
The tournament opens with Pakistan vs. New Zealand in Karachi tomorrow. The highly anticipated India-Pakistan clash is set for February 23 in Dubai. Other exciting matches include Australia vs. England and South Africa vs. Afghanistan. Fans will closely follow Virat Kohli, Babar Azam, and Steve Smiths. England’s Jos Buttler, New Zealand’s Rachin Ravindra and Afghanistan’s Rashid Khan are also expected to make an impact. Security concerns remain, but the PCB assures a safe tournament. With top teams competing, cricket lovers are in for three weeks of thrilling action. Who will take home the trophy? The battle begins tomorrow!
