In a remarkable return of international cricket in Pakistan, an attempt was made to return to the ICC Champions Trophy 2025 schedules, the last time was played in 2017, this 2025 tournament made the first campaign of the competition in eight years.
This year’s tournament has been made so important that it has brought back major events in Pakistan’s cricketing heavy nation after two decades, now some matches that are taking place in the United Arab Emirates (UAE). Some matches can be adjusted.
The tournament includes eight advanced One -Day International (One -Day) teams, which were divided into two groups of four, which participates in a total of 15 matches between February 19 to March 9, 2025.
Format, places and elimination
The 2025 Champions Trophy is divided into two ponds of four sides. Each team once plays each other in the group, while the top two parties in each group qualify for the semi -finals, where a pair of matches decides the champion in the final.
Group A:
- Bangladesh
- India
- New Zealand
- Pakistan
Group B:
- Afghanistan
- Australia
- England
- South Africa
Matchs occur in several places:
Pakistan: National Stadium (Karachi), Gaddafi Stadium (Lahore), Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium (Rawalpindi).
United Arab Emirates: Dubai International Cricket Stadium (Dubai)
In particular, India’s matches are scheduled in Dubai due to political and security reasons, while other matches are held in Pakistan. It is a compromise that enjoys everyone, balanced the geographical political sensitivity.
Important fixtures and match information
The tournament began on February 19, 2025, with the opening match hosted by Pakistan at the National Stadium in Karachi against New Zealand.
New Zealand published a large number of 320/5 on the board after Will Young and Tom Latham centuries.
In response, Pakistan scored 260 runs, with joy, happily. In terms of bowling, Mitchell Sentner and Ben Overk played a vital role with three wickets in the match, and Ben Overk also took three, which helped New Zealand a reliable victory.
Then on February 20, India was against Bangladesh in Dubai. Bangladesh started with the end of the top order, leaving them at 35/5. But a stubborn 154 -run stand fought between Najam al -Hussein Shanto and Jacker Ali, who saw him up to 228.
Mohammad Shami, taking five wickets, performed well for India with ball. Chasing, India chased the target with six wickets with Shob Man Gul.
Old enmity: Australia vs England, February 22 at Gaddafi Stadium, Lahore.
Fighting between India and Pakistan
India and Pakistan, appointed on February 23, 2025 at Dubai International Cricket Stadium, have a match -up for India and Pakistan.
This match is just ahead of the game. It has a floor history of enmity, national pride and raw sense.
Historical context
India -Pakistan cricketing enmity is also unprecedented, standing in history, and is further enraged by political tensions.
The matches between the two sides are extraordinary, especially due to diplomatic challenges in the multinational tournament.
His matches are a wide range of global audiences worldwide, as well as more than other major sports events.
Team preparation and key players
Pakistan:
Betting line -up: Pakistan’s batting firepower has been led by Captain Mohammad Rizwan forever with Bieber Azam.
Bowling attack: Shaheen Afridi, Naseem Shah, and Harris Rauf, together, formed one of the strongest high -speed attacks that Pakistan has done so far. They are expected to test the depth of batting about India’s speed and swing.
India:
Betting line -up: Rohit is leading Sharma and you have Virat Kohli from Shubman Gul who is in form. Their experience and consistency are key against Pakistan’s dangerous bowling unit.
Bowling attack: The injury causes discomfort in the absence of a bomber. But under the leadership of Mohammed Shami, with some timely help of spinners like Ravindra Jadeja, the bowling unit is considering ways to negate the dangers of Pakistan’s batting attack.
Match dynamics
In Dubai, you play on neutral soil, where historically, batting and rotation have been good for time. Aussies can be played in the evening, which can affect bowling projects, which can make the toss an important turning point in the match.
This is a hostility that has spanned decades, and both teams feel pressure to not only move two deep forward in the tournament, but also claim to be a specific floor.
Matchups can thoroughly determine the results, such as how the pacers of Pakistan rent against India’s higher order or how Indian spinners rent against Pakistan’s middle order.
Are looking forward to
With the ICC Champions Trophy 2025, world cricket lovers are excited for charged matches, most importantly, the face between India and Pakistan is closed.
In addition to restoring elite international cricket in Pakistan, the tournament is also a evidence of united sports that are threatening to the world.
More information is sure to follow it soon, but in the meantime, the return of cricket gives your teams the best happiness as the reality is nearing.
