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The ICC Champions Trophy 2025 has officially begun on February 19, with hosts Pakistan losing to New Zealand by 60 runs in the tournament opener at the National Stadium in Karachi. The tournament features eight teams, including India, Pakistan, Bangladesh, New Zealand, Afghanistan, Australia, England, and South Africa, divided into two groups. Group A consists of India, Pakistan, Bangladesh, and New Zealand, while Group B comprises Afghanistan, Australia, England, and South Africa.
The Champions Trophy 2025 will be played across four venues: the National Stadium in Karachi, the Dubai International Cricket Stadium, the Gaddafi Stadium in Lahore, and the Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium. A total of 15 matches will be played, including both group and knockout fixtures. The top two teams from each group will advance to the semi-finals based on points, with the net run rate serving as a tie-breaker in case of a points tie. The 2025 ICC Champions Trophy is the ninth edition of the tournament, co-hosted by Pakistan and the UAE.
Pakistan are the defending champions, having beaten India by 180 runs in the final of the previous edition in 2017. Australia and India are the most successful teams in the history of the Champions Trophy, each winning the trophy twice. New Zealand and South Africa have won the trophy once each, while Sri Lanka and West Indies have also won it on one occasion. The tournament will feature some of the world's best cricket players, competing for the coveted title.
The teams will be competing in a round-robin format, with each team playing the other teams in their group. The standings will be determined by the number of points earned, with the top two teams advancing to the semi-finals. The tournament schedule is as follows:
- February 19: Pakistan vs New Zealand
- February 20: India vs Bangladesh
- February 21: Afghanistan vs Australia
- February 22: England vs South Africa
The ICC Champions Trophy 2025 promises to be an exciting tournament, with some of the world's best cricket teams competing for the title. Fans can follow the latest scores, results, and standings on various sports websites and apps. The tournament will also feature some of the world's best bowlers, including those who have taken the most wickets in the history of the Champions Trophy.
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