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The ninth edition of the ICC Championship is about to be held from February 19 to March 9, 2025. The event will take place in Pakistan, more likely in Lahore, Karachi, and Rawalpindi. However, Team India has officially informed the ICC that they will not go to Pakistan. In this case, the tournament may take place at a neutral venue like the UAE or Sri Lanka. This event will mark the return of the Champions Trophy, which was last held in 2017.
Champions Trophy 2025 Groups
Teams will be divided into two groups. The following countries, Pakistan, India, Bangladesh, and New Zealand, will be added to Group A. Group B will consist of Afghanistan, Australia, England, and South Africa. Venues for the matches will be Gaddafi Stadium in Lahore, National Stadium in Karachi, and Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium in Rawalpindi. This tournament is going to be the first international cricket event arranged by Pakistan since the 1996 World Cup.
- Group A: India, Pakistan, Bangladesh and New Zealand
- Group B: Australia, England, South Africa and Afghanistan
When Will the Ind vs Pak Match in Champions Trophy 2025 Be?
As per tentative schedule, Ind vs Pak match is set to be played on 1st March 2025.
Champions Trophy 2025 Broadcasting Details
Pakistan;
In Pakistan, Pakistan Television Corporation (PTV) and Tower Sports will broadcast the match, including digital streams.
India;
Disney Star will be responsible for broadcasting matches on various sports channels, including Disney and Hotstar.
Sri Lanka;
MTV channels will ensure the sports are broadcast on different sports channels across the country. Channels such as TV1, Sirasa TV, and Shakti TV will broadcast the match, and there will also be a live stream available on icc.tv.
United Kingdom;
In the United States Sky Sports will be broadcasting match coverage ICC Events and expected to live the champion trophy through their channel.
Australia;
Fox sports and Kayo sports channels are likely going to broadcast the event.
FAQ’s;
When the ICC Championship is about to start and who is organizing it?
The ninth edition of the ICC Championship is scheduled to be held from February 19 to March 9, 2025. The event will take place in Pakistan, most likely in Lahore, Karachi, and Rawalpindi.
Which teams are participating in the Champions Trophy 2025?
Teams from Pakistan, India, Bangladesh, Afghanistan, Australia, New Zealand, England, and South Africa are participating.
What will the format of ICC Champions Trophy?
Teams will be divided into two groups. Group A will include the following countries: Pakistan, India, Bangladesh, and New Zealand. Group B will consist of Afghanistan, Australia, England, and South Africa.
Is this the first cricket tournament event which will be organized by Pakistan?
This event is going to mark Pakistan’s return to hosting a cricket event since the 1996 World Cup.
What makes this event so special?
This event is going to unite the top cricket team all together, and it’s going to be a major event hosted by Pakistan.
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