Get ready for some super exciting cricket! The ICC Champions Trophy 2025 is coming soon, and it's like a mini World Cup with the best teams battling it out. This time, Pakistan and Dubai are sharing the fun of hosting the matches. The tournament is special because Pakistan is hosting a big cricket event after almost 30 years.
What is the Champions Trophy?
Think of the Champions Trophy as a clash of the titans in the cricket world. Only the top eight teams from around the globe get to play. They fight for the trophy in a series of matches that are full of action and excitement.
Who is Playing?
The eight teams are split into two groups:
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Group A: Pakistan, India, New Zealand, and Bangladesh
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Group B: South Africa, Australia, Afghanistan, and England
Each team will play against the other teams in their group. The top two teams from each group will then move on to the semi-finals.
When and Where are the Matches?
The first match is on February 19, with Pakistan playing against New Zealand in Karachi. The final match is on March 9.
Here’s a quick peek at some key matches:
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February 19: Pakistan vs. New Zealand, Karachi
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February 20: Bangladesh vs. India, Dubai
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February 23: Pakistan vs. India, Dubai
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March 9: Final, Lahore (or Dubai, depending on whether India qualifies)
All matches will be day-night encounters, starting at 2:30 PM IST.
Why is India Playing Some Matches in Dubai?
You might wonder why some India matches are in Dubai. It's because of some long-standing political issues. To make sure everyone can play, the International Cricket Council (ICC) decided that India will play their matches in Dubai.
How Can You Watch?
There are lots of ways to watch the Champions Trophy:
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TV: Star Sports and Sports18 channels will show the matches in different languages like English, Hindi, Tamil, Telugu, and Kannada.
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Online: JioHotstar will stream the matches live in 16 different feeds, including nine languages.
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ICC.tv: In many countries, you can watch the matches live and for free on ICC.tv.
Fun Facts
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A total of 15 matches will be played in the tournament.
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If a match is rained out, each team gets one point.
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This is the first big cricket tournament in Pakistan in nearly three decades.
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Afghanistan is playing in the Champions Trophy for the first time.
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The winning team gets cool white jackets.
So, grab your snacks, wear your team colors, and get ready to cheer for your favorite players. The ICC Champions Trophy 2025 promises to be a thrilling ride!
With inputs from agencies
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