Champions Trophy 2025: Everything You Need to Know at a Glance
The Champions Trophy 2025 is set to begin on February 9, 2025, and will run until March 9, with March 10 reserved as a backup day for the final match. Pakistan is expected to host the tournament, marking the first time since 1996 that the country has been awarded hosting rights for an ICC event. However, the final decision on the venue is still pending, primarily due to India’s refusal to tour Pakistan over security concerns.
Host Country Uncertainty
The ICC announced Pakistan as the host for the Champions Trophy during the T20 World Cup 2021. The last time India visited Pakistan was in 2008, and since then, India has declined to play matches in Pakistan due to security issues. The cricket boards of England and Australia have also shown support for India’s stance. If India participates, their matches would likely take place in Lahore.
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Venues for the Tournament
The matches are expected to be played in three cities: Karachi, Lahore, and Rawalpindi. A ‘hybrid model’ similar to the Asia Cup may be adopted if India plays matches in the tournament, where matches are divided between different countries based on security arrangements.
Tournament Format
The Champions Trophy 2025 will feature eight teams, including the host. These teams will be divided into two groups of four, with the top two teams from each group advancing to the semi-finals. The teams confirmed for the tournament include:
- Group A: India, Pakistan, Bangladesh, New Zealand
- Group B: Australia, South Africa, England, Afghanistan
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Qualification for the Tournament
India has already qualified for the Champions Trophy by defeating Sri Lanka in the 2023 ODI World Cup. The top eight teams in the points table from that tournament will compete in the Champions Trophy.
Historical Context
India won the last Champions Trophy in 2013, defeating England by just 5 runs. In contrast, Pakistan claimed victory in the 2017 edition against India by a significant margin of 180 runs.
The Champions Trophy 2025 promises to be an exciting event, bringing together the best teams in ODI cricket under uncertain circumstances. Stay tuned for updates on the final decision regarding the hosting and format of the tournament!
| Teams Participating |
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| Pakistan (Host) |
| Afghanistan |
| Australia |
| Bangladesh |
| England |
| India |
| New Zealand |
| South Africa |
This tournament could set the stage for an epic showdown, especially with the long-standing rivalry between India and Pakistan.
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