The Champions Trophy 2025 is an exciting cricket tournament. It will start on February 19, 2025. The final match will be on March 9, 2025. The tournament will take place in Pakistan and Dubai.
- Tournament Start Date: February 19, 2025
- Final Match Date: March 9, 2025
- Host Country: Pakistan (with India’s matches in Dubai)
- Total Teams: 8
- Where to Watch: Different channels worldwide
Why is Champions Trophy Returning After a Long Time?
The last Champions Trophy was in 2017. It was supposed to happen in 2021 but got replaced by the T20 World Cup. This is why the tournament is returning after eight years.
Which Countries Are Playing?
There are 8 teams in Champions Trophy 2025. They are divided into two groups:
Group A:
- India
- New Zealand
- Pakistan
- Bangladesh
Group B:
- South Africa
- Australia
- Afghanistan
- England
How Were the Teams Selected?
- Pakistan qualified automatically as the host.
- The top 7 teams from the 2023 ODI World Cup also qualified.
- Sri Lanka and Netherlands did not qualify.
- West Indies, Zimbabwe, and Ireland also missed out.
Where Will the Matches Be Played?
Most matches will be played in Pakistan. But India’s matches will be in Dubai because of political reasons. The Pakistan venues are:
- National Stadium, Karachi
- Gaddafi Stadium, Lahore
- Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium
These stadiums are being renovated before the tournament.
Where Will the Opening Ceremony Be?
The opening ceremony will be in Lahore on February 16, 2025. There will be no captains’ press conference due to logistics.
Will India and Pakistan Play Against Each Other?
Yes! The match will be on February 23, 2025, in Dubai. Pakistan has a 3-2 lead over India in Champions Trophy history.
What is the Match Format?
- Each team plays against the other three teams in their group.
- The top 2 teams from each group move to the semi-finals.
- Semi-finals: A1 vs B2 and B1 vs A2.
- The final will be in Lahore on March 9 (or Dubai if India qualifies).
What Happens If a Match Ends in a Tie?
- A Super Over will decide the winner.
- If the Super Over is also tied, another Super Over will be played.
Is There a Reserve Day for Important Matches?
Yes! The semi-finals and final have a reserve day. If rain stops play, the match will continue the next day.
Has There Ever Been Joint Winners?
Yes! In 2002, India and Sri Lanka shared the trophy after rain washed out the final.
Which Players Are Returning?
- Pakistan: Fakhar Zaman is back.
- England: Joe Root has been recalled.
- Bangladesh: Shakib Al Hasan and Litton Das are missing.
- New Zealand: Mitchell Santner will captain in a global tournament for the first time.
Where Can You Watch Champions Trophy 2025?
Different channels will broadcast the matches worldwide. Here are some of them:
- India: Star Sports, Disney+ Hotstar
- Pakistan: PTV, A Sports, Tapmad
- England: Sky Sports
- USA: Willow TV, ESPN+
- Australia: Prime Video
- Bangladesh: Nagorik TV, T Sports
The Champions Trophy 2025 will be an exciting event. Eight strong teams will compete for the prestigious trophy. Cricket fans around the world are eagerly waiting for the India vs Pakistan match on February 23. Will Pakistan defend its Champions Trophy title, or will a new champion emerge?
Stay tuned for all updates on this thrilling tournament!
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