By unusuma.lk on (LK time)
The ICC Champions Trophy makes a thrilling return after an eight-year break, with Pakistan and the UAE hosting the prestigious tournament starting from 19 February 2025. Cricket fans can expect high-intensity matches as top teams battle for glory.
The eight participating teams have been split into two groups for the opening stage, where each team will play three group-stage matches. The top two teams from each group will progress to the semi-finals, keeping the competition fierce from the very start.
Group A will see cricket powerhouses Bangladesh, India, Pakistan, and New Zealand face off, while Group B brings together Afghanistan, England, Australia, and South Africa for equally intense clashes.
Australia, England, New Zealand, Afghanistan, and Bangladesh have already revealed their squads for the tournament, while South Africa, India, and Pakistan are yet to finalise their player line-ups.
The tournament opener promises excitement, with the host nation Pakistan set to take on New Zealand in Karachi on 19 February.