<p><strong>Champions Trophy 2025 Qualified Teams, Host Country, Qualification Complete Details: </strong>As we approach the ICC World Cup 2023 climax, the bells for the Champions Trophy 2025 have begun to ring. The prestigious event, as the name suggests, will feature the top-ranked One Day International (ODI) teams from all corners of the world. The 2025 Champions Trophy will see the convergence of the top eight cricketing sides at one destination for a blockbuster contest.</p>



<p>The Champions Trophy 2025 is one of the eight men's tournaments to be held in the seven-year cycle during 2024-31, confirmed the apex cricket board. It also confirmed the qualification scenarios of the event, which has been directly linked with the performance of the teams in the ongoing ICC World Cup 2023.</p>



<p>While for some cricket boards, the qualification for the Champions Trophy 2025, has come as a surprise, some even said that they were blindly unaware of the further significance of the ongoing World Cup 2023 in India.</p>



<p>This article will lead you through all the necessary details including - Champions Trophy 2025 Qualified Teams, Host Country, Qualification Complete Details.</p>



<figure class="wp-block-image size-full"><img src="https://admin.icccricketschedule.com/uploads/2023/11/Champions-Trophy-2025.jpg" alt="Champions Trophy 2025 Qualified Teams, Host Country, Qualification Complete Details" class="wp-image-122225" /><figcaption class="wp-element-caption">Image Source: Twitter</figcaption></figure>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading"><strong>Champion Trophy 2025 Host Country</strong></h2>



<p>Pakistan was awarded the hosting rights for the Champion Trophy 2025 on November 21, 2021. The Apex Cricket Board locked in on Pakistan as the host country for the event during the 2021 T20 World Cup event. Notably, the ICC tournament will return to Pakistan after almost three decades, having hosted the last ICC event back in 1996.</p>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading"><strong>Champions Trophy 2025 Qualification Scenarios</strong></h2>



<p>The qualification for the Champions Trophy 2025 has everything to do with the ongoing World Cup 2023 in India. As per the rules laid down by the International Cricket Council (ICC) back in 2021, the top seven ranked team in the World Cup 2023 Points Table along with Pakistan, as the host nation, will get the direct entry to the Champions Trophy 2025.</p>



<p>The seven top-performing sides at the end of the ICC World Cup 2023 will get their tickets approved for the prestigious tournament scheduled for 2025. Notably, no other ways of qualification, besides the World Cup 2023 points table ranking, have been allowed for the event.</p>



<p>So far, only Team India has managed to confirm their seat in the Champions Trophy 2025 after being the first team to get the semi-final ticket of the ICC World Cup 2023. India defeated Sri Lanka by 302 runs to get a seat in the World Cup 2023 Semi-Finals.</p>



<figure class="wp-block-table"><table><tbody><tr><td><strong>Team</strong></td><td><strong>Qualification</strong></td><td><strong>No</strong></td><td><strong>Date of Qualification</strong></td></tr><tr><td>Pakistan</td><td>Confirmed as Host</td><td>1</td><td>November 16, 2021</td></tr><tr><td>India</td><td>Confirmed</td><td>2</td><td>November 2, 2023</td></tr><tr><td>TBD</td><td></td><td>3</td><td></td></tr><tr><td>TBD</td><td></td><td>4</td><td></td></tr><tr><td>TBD</td><td></td><td>5</td><td></td></tr><tr><td>TBD</td><td></td><td>6</td><td></td></tr><tr><td>TBD</td><td></td><td>7</td><td></td></tr><tr><td>TBD</td><td></td><td>8</td><td></td></tr><tr><td colspan="2">Total Teams</td><td colspan="2">08</td></tr></tbody></table><figcaption class="wp-element-caption">*Updated on November 4, 2023.</figcaption></figure>



<figure class="wp-block-image size-full"><img src="https://admin.icccricketschedule.com/uploads/2023/10/Team-India-world-cup-2023.jpg" alt="Champions Trophy 2025 Qualified Teams, Host Country, Qualification Complete Details" class="wp-image-121981" /><figcaption class="wp-element-caption">Team India | Image: ICC/Getty Image</figcaption></figure>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading"><strong>Champions Trophy 2025 Qualified Teams</strong></h2>



<p>Pakistan national men's side, as the host nation, has qualified for the Champions Trophy 2025 along with Team India, so far. India got a seat in the Champions Trophy 2025 after qualifying for the World Cup 2023 semi-final on November 2nd.</p>



<p>The other teams that are likely to qualify for the event are - South Africa, New Zealand, Australia and Afghanistan. </p>



<p>England is currently placed at the bottom of the points table and needs to get into the top eight to get the qualification ticket. Sri Lanka and the Netherlands are also in a similar situation.</p>



<p>Below is the World Cup 2023 Points Table for reference (Updated on November 3, 2023):</p>



<figure class="wp-block-table"><table><thead><tr><th>POS</th><th>TEAM</th><th>PLAYED</th><th>WON</th><th>LOST</th><th>N/R</th><th>TIED</th><th>NET RR</th><th>POINTS</th></tr></thead><tbody><tr><td>1</td><td>?India (Q)</td><td>7</td><td>7</td><td>0</td><td>0</td><td>0</td><td>+2.102</td><td>14</td></tr><tr><td>2</td><td>&nbsp;South Africa</td><td>7</td><td>6</td><td>1</td><td>0</td><td>0</td><td>+2.290</td><td>12</td></tr><tr><td>3</td><td>&nbsp;Australia</td><td>6</td><td>4</td><td>2</td><td>0</td><td>0</td><td>+0.970</td><td>8</td></tr><tr><td>4</td><td>&nbsp;New Zealand</td><td>7</td><td>4</td><td>3</td><td>0</td><td>0</td><td>+0.484</td><td>8</td></tr><tr><td>5</td><td>&nbsp;Afghanistan</td><td>7</td><td>4</td><td>3</td><td>0</td><td>0</td><td>-0.330</td><td>8</td></tr><tr><td>6</td><td>&nbsp;Pakistan</td><td>7</td><td>3</td><td>4</td><td>0</td><td>0</td><td>-0.024</td><td>6</td></tr><tr><td>7</td><td>&nbsp;Sri Lanka</td><td>7</td><td>2</td><td>5</td><td>0</td><td>0</td><td>-1.162</td><td>4</td></tr><tr><td>8</td><td>&nbsp;Netherlands</td><td>7</td><td>2</td><td>5</td><td>0</td><td>0</td><td>-1.398</td><td>4</td></tr><tr><td>9</td><td>&nbsp;Bangladesh</td><td>7</td><td>1</td><td>6</td><td>0</td><td>0</td><td>-1.446</td><td>2</td></tr><tr><td>10</td><td>&nbsp;England</td><td>6</td><td>1</td><td>5</td><td>0</td><td>0</td><td>-1.652</td><td>2</td></tr></tbody></table><figcaption class="wp-element-caption">*Updated on November 3, 2023.</figcaption></figure>



<p>It can be noted that South Africa, Australia, New Zealand, and Afghanistan have also qualified for the Champions Trophy 2025, however, official confirmation is yet to come. With two places remaining to fill, Sri Lanka, Netherlands, England and Bangladesh will be contesting</p>



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<p><strong><mark>Visit the&nbsp;<a href="https://www.icc-cricket.com/homepage" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">ICC OFFICIAL WEBSITE</a>&nbsp;for more recent updates.</mark></strong></p>

Champions Trophy 2025 Qualified Teams, Host Country, Qualification Complete Details

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<p><strong>Change in ICC Champions Trophy 2025 Format from 50-overs to T20Is: </strong>In a major development, the upcoming ICC Champions Trophy might see a change in the format after the broadcaster's intervention. The ICC Champions Trophy 2025, which is set to be held in the 50-overs format may change to the shorter, 20-overs format. </p>



<p>As per the report published in the Guardian, Disney Star, the official broadcaster for the Champions Trophy 2025, is of the view to have a change in the format of the showpiece competition to be held in Pakistan. The official reasons for the same are yet to be revealed.</p>



<p>Notably, if the reports come true the 50-overs format may witness its end sooner than later. The next 50-over ICC event after the ongoing World Cup 2023 is scheduled for 2027 in South Africa if the Champions Trophy 2025 gets a makeover to the T20 format.</p>



<p>The only thing that has kept alive the sheen of ODI cricket is the glorious World Cup event which happens at intervals of four years. The fans have shifted their interests to the shorter formats, even the players have taken it on themselves to not take part in the 50-over matches.</p>



<p>It will be a big development if the reports of the Champions Trophy 2025 getting a change in the format come true as far as the survival of the 50-overs cricket is concerned.</p>



<p>Disney Star has bagged the broadcasting rights for all the major ICC events scheduled between 2023 and 2027. The five-year cycle cost Disney Star a whopping USD 3 Billion to retain the rights for the Indian markets. </p>



<p>During the same period, the ICC is set to stage seven world events including T20 World Cup 2024 &amp; 2026, Champions Trophy 2025 and World Test Championship 2025 among others.</p>



<p>It is worth noting that the qualification for the ICC Champions Trophy 2025 is linked to the team's performance in the ongoing World Cup 2023 in India. The top seven teams in the World Cup points table plus Pakistan, as hosts, will qualify for the event.</p>



<p>Interestingly, England, Bangladesh, Netherlands and Sri Lanka are still in the race to qualify for the Champions Trophy. The bottom four teams in the World Cup 2023 Points Table are still fighting it out to get the ticket for the Champions Trophy. None of them have complete control over the qualification chances as they will have to do a bit of permutation and combination.</p>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading"><strong>Team Qualified for the ICC Champions Trophy 2025</strong></h2>



<figure class="wp-block-image size-full"><img src="https://admin.icccricketschedule.com/uploads/2023/11/ICC-World-Cup-2023-4th-October-2023-9519A-1-1.jpg" alt="Champions Trophy 2025 Qualified Teams, Host Country, Qualification Complete Details" class="wp-image-122226" /><figcaption class="wp-element-caption">Image: icc-cricket.com</figcaption></figure>



<p>Pakistan became the first team to get a ticket for the ICC Champions Trophy 2025 as the host of the tournament. Team India became the first team to seal the ticket after fighting it out in the World Cup 2023. </p>



<p>So far six teams have already booked their tickets for the ICC Champions Trophy 2025. The likes of India, South Africa, Australia, New Zealand and Afghanistan along with Pakistan have confirmed their seats.</p>



<p>While for the two remaining slots, four teams - England, Sri Lanka, Bangladesh and the Netherlands are fighting it out.</p>



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<p><strong><mark>Visit the&nbsp;<a href="https://www.icc-cricket.com/homepage" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">ICC OFFICIAL WEBSITE</a>&nbsp;for more recent updates.</mark></strong><a href="https://admin.icccricketschedule.com/plugins/gumlet/assets/images/pixel.png"></a><a href="https://www.cricketworldcup.com/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener"></a><a href="https://admin.icccricketschedule.com/plugins/gumlet/assets/images/pixel.png"></a></p>

Change in ICC Champions Trophy 2025 Format from 50-overs to T20Is

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<p>The ICC Champions Trophy 2025 is just a couple of months away. On Tuesday, the International Cricket Council (ICC) announced the complete schedule for the upcoming event. The tournament is scheduled to be played between February 19 and March 9 with the best 8 teams.</p>
<p>A total of 15 matches will be played in the tournament. 8 teams are divided into two groups with four each. India, Pakistan, New Zealand, and Bangladesh are in Group A, while Australia, England, South Africa, and Afghanistan are in Group B.</p>
<p>Two teams from each group will qualify for the semi-final. The hosts, Pakistan, will enter the tournament as the defending champion. They beat arch-rival India in the final of last season. With top teams making it in the competition, it will be very tough to make it to the knockout.</p>
<h2>Fakhar Zaman makes a bold prediction; predicts four Semifinalists for the ICC Champions Trophy 2025</h2>
<p>As the countdown begins for the ICC Champions Trophy 2025, the predictions have started. Pakistan star opener Fakhar Zaman, who slammed a brilliant century in the final of the 2017 Champions Trophy against India and helped his team win the title, comes up with a bold prediction. He picked four teams who might make it to the top four of the tournament.</p>
<p>In a discussion with ex-PAK cricketer Basit Ali, Fakhar named Pakistan, India, Afghanistan, and South Africa as the top four of the tournament. He said, "Pakistan, India, Afghanistan, and South Africa are the teams I believe will reach the semifinals."</p>
<p>However, it is very early to predict the top four of the tournament, but the Southpaw admitted Asian teams will have an advantage and might go a long way. That's why he didn't pick strong teams like Australia, England, or New Zealand. Meanwhile, after the announcement of the schedule, it has been cleared that India will play their games in Dubai.</p>
<p>If they qualify for the semis or final, they will play those games in the final. The blockbuster game between India and Pakistan is scheduled to take place on February 23 in Dubai. The other three venues are Lahore, Karachi, and Rawalpindi, which will host games of other teams other than India.</p>
<p>Also Read: <a href="https://www.icccricketschedule.com/icc-unveil-the-official-champions-trophy-2025-schedule-know-all-the-details-regarding-india-s-matches/">ICC unveil the official Champions Trophy 2025 schedule, know all the details regarding India's matches</a></p>

The ICC Champions Trophy 2025 will be played between February 19 and March 9. India and Pakistan are in Group A.

Not Australia or England, Fakhar Zaman predicts four semifinalists of the ICC Champions Trophy 2025

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<p>Cricket's governing body, the International Cricket Council (ICC) on Tuesday, 24th of December finally announced the highly-anticipated schedule of the ninth edition of the Champions Trophy after months of scuffling between the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) and the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) . Next year's mega event is set to kick off from the 19th of February onwards, with New Zealand and Pakistan clashing versus each other in the opening fixture and the all-important Final will be played on the 9th of March. </p>
<p>The marquee ICC event will see a total of eight teams fighting it out against each other in 15 encounters across the span of 18 days. The competition will be held under the hybrid-model policy with Pakistan being the host for all teams except Team India and Dubai will be playing the role of the host for the Indian Cricket Team</p>
<blockquote>
<p><strong>"The eight teams contesting for the coveted white triumphant jackets in the 2025 Champions Trophy (CT) are the same countries who finished the 2023 ODI World Cup in the top eight overall, according to the rankings. 2023 ODI World Cup champions Australia (AUS), South Africa (RSA), Afghanistan (AFG) and England (ENG) are a part of Group B of the competition, while reigning champions and hosts Pakistan (PAK) are in Group-A alongwith the likes of Bangladesh (BAN), Fierce-rivals India (IND) &amp; New Zealand (NZ) " the ICC announced</strong>.</p>
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<p></p>
<h2><strong>Why West Indies and Sri Lanka didn't get the chance to compete in the Champions Trophy?</strong></h2>
<p>A total of eight teams are allowed to compete in the Champions Trophy (CT) since 2009, split into two groups of four teams each. The teams which manage to finish in the top two spots of each group advance to the Semi-Final phase after each team plays one match verus the other three teams in their respective group. The winners of both the semi-finals then get the opportunity to lock horns versus each other in the all-important title-Deciding clash i.e the Final. </p>
<p>West Indies and Sri Lanka are two big cricket playing nations that will not be seen playing in the upcoming edition of the Champions Trophy (CT). Only eight teams are allowed to play in next year's mega event and these teams were decided on the basis of their final finishing spot in the overall standing of the 2023 Cricket World Cup. </p>
<p>However, since the Sri Lankans ended the tournament at the ninth spot, they didn't get the chance to qualify for the Champions Trophy from the ODI World Cup while the Windies on the other hand didn't even qualify for the 2023 ODI World Cup which directly eliminated them from the race of securing the Champions Trophy (CT) spots. </p>
<p style="text-align: left;">Do Read:<a href="https://www.icccricketschedule.com/icc-unveil-the-official-champions-trophy-2025-schedule-know-all-the-details-regarding-india-s-matches/" target="_blank" rel="noopener"> ICC unveil the official Champions Trophy 2025 schedule, know all the details regarding India's matches</a></p>
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Asitha Fernando (R) of Sri Lanka expresses disappointment as Jason Mohammed (L) and Shai Hope (C) of West Indies run during the 3rd and final ODI match between West Indies and Sri Lanka at Vivian Richards Cricket Stadium | Image: Getty Images

The Champions Trophy 2025 schedule is out and the eight participating teams are confirmed too. However, two big teams Sri Lanka and West Indies are not gonna compete in the mega event of next year and we will be taking a look at the reason behind their exclusion from the tournament.

Why are West Indies and Sri Lanka not a part of Champions Trophy 2025? What's the reason behind their exclusion

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<p><strong>ICC Champions Trophy 2025: </strong>The fixture and Schedule of the ICC Champions Trophy are out now, and excitement and hype are rising. We also have some squad updates for the coveted ICC Tournament and here we have all you need to know before the ICC event. </p>
<p data-pm-slice="1 1 []">It is going to be an eight-team tournament this year as well and the top eight teams of the globe will clash in the 50-over ODI format. As ICC has finalized the hybrid model, the tournament will feature 15 matches and be played across Pakistan and Dubai.</p>
<p data-pm-slice="1 1 []">Pakistan are going to be the official host of the tournament with most of the matches taking place in Pakistan with only India matches scheduled to be played outside Pakistan due to geopolitical and border tensions between the host nation and India. </p>
<p data-pm-slice="1 1 []">The eight teams are divided into two groups- Group A and Group B. The tournament is set to begin on 19 February in Karachi with Pakistan taking on New Zealand. The final of the ICC event is set to be played on 9 March.</p>
<p data-pm-slice="1 1 []">Let's take a look at the Teams, Groups, Schedule, Squads and more:</p>
<h2 data-pm-slice="1 1 []"><strong>ICC Champions Trophy 2025 Groups</strong></h2>
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<td style="border-width: 1px; border-color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><strong>GROUP A</strong></td>
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<td style="border-width: 1px; border-color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">Pakistan</td>
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<td style="border-width: 1px; border-color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">India</td>
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<td style="border-width: 1px; border-color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">New Zealand</td>
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<td style="border-width: 1px; border-color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">Bangladesh</td>
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<td style="border-width: 1px; border-color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><strong>GROUP B</strong></td>
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<td style="border-width: 1px; border-color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">Australia</td>
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<td style="border-width: 1px; border-color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">England</td>
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<td style="border-width: 1px; border-color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">Afghanistan</td>
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<td style="border-width: 1px; border-color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">South Africa</td>
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<h2><strong>Venues Details</strong></h2>
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<td><strong>CITY</strong></td>
<td><strong>STADIUM</strong></td>
<td><strong>CAPACITY</strong></td>
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<td>Karachi</td>
<td>National Stadium, Karachi</td>
<td>34,000</td>
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<td>Lahore</td>
<td>Gaddafi Stadium, Lahore</td>
<td>27,000</td>
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<td>Rawalpindi</td>
<td>Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium, Rawalpindi</td>
<td>15,000</td>
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<td>Dubai</td>
<td>Dubai International Cricket Stadium</td>
<td>25,000</td>
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<h2><strong>ICC Champions Trophy 2025 Fixtures &amp; Schedule:</strong></h2>
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<th style="width: 12.9436%; border-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); height: 40px;"><strong>Date</strong></th>
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<td style="width: 12.9436%; border-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); height: 20px;">19 Feb</td>
<td style="width: 31.7385%; border-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); height: 20px;">Pakistan v New Zealand</td>
<td style="width: 44.8594%; border-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); height: 20px;">National Stadium, Karachi</td>
<td style="width: 10.4613%; border-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); height: 20px;">02:30 PM</td>
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<td style="width: 12.9436%; border-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); height: 20px;">20 Feb</td>
<td style="width: 31.7385%; border-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); height: 20px;">Bangladesh v India</td>
<td style="width: 44.8594%; border-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); height: 20px;">Dubai International Cricket Stadium, Dubai</td>
<td style="width: 10.4613%; border-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); height: 20px;">02:30 PM</td>
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<td style="width: 12.9436%; border-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); height: 20px;">21 Feb</td>
<td style="width: 31.7385%; border-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); height: 20px;">Afghanistan v South Africa</td>
<td style="width: 44.8594%; border-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); height: 20px;">National Stadium, Karachi</td>
<td style="width: 10.4613%; border-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); height: 20px;">02:30 PM</td>
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<td style="width: 12.9436%; border-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); height: 20px;">22 Feb</td>
<td style="width: 31.7385%; border-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); height: 20px;">Australia v England</td>
<td style="width: 44.8594%; border-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); height: 20px;">Gaddafi Stadium, Lahore</td>
<td style="width: 10.4613%; border-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); height: 20px;">02:30 PM</td>
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<td style="width: 12.9436%; border-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); height: 20px;">23 Feb</td>
<td style="width: 31.7385%; border-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); height: 20px;">Pakistan v India</td>
<td style="width: 44.8594%; border-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); height: 20px;">Dubai International Cricket Stadium, Dubai</td>
<td style="width: 10.4613%; border-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); height: 20px;">02:30 PM</td>
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<td style="width: 12.9436%; border-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); height: 20px;">24 Feb</td>
<td style="width: 31.7385%; border-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); height: 20px;">Bangladesh v New Zealand</td>
<td style="width: 44.8594%; border-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); height: 20px;">Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium, Rawalpindi</td>
<td style="width: 10.4613%; border-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); height: 20px;">02:30 PM</td>
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<td style="width: 12.9436%; border-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); height: 20px;">25 Feb</td>
<td style="width: 31.7385%; border-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); height: 20px;">Australia v South Africa</td>
<td style="width: 44.8594%; border-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); height: 20px;">Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium, Rawalpindi</td>
<td style="width: 10.4613%; border-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); height: 20px;">02:30 PM</td>
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<td style="width: 12.9436%; border-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); height: 20px;">26 Feb</td>
<td style="width: 31.7385%; border-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); height: 20px;">Afghanistan v England</td>
<td style="width: 44.8594%; border-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); height: 20px;">Gaddafi Stadium, Lahore</td>
<td style="width: 10.4613%; border-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); height: 20px;">02:30 PM</td>
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<td style="width: 12.9436%; border-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); height: 20px;">27 Feb</td>
<td style="width: 31.7385%; border-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); height: 20px;">Pakistan v Bangladesh</td>
<td style="width: 44.8594%; border-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); height: 20px;">Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium, Rawalpindi</td>
<td style="width: 10.4613%; border-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); height: 20px;">02:30 PM</td>
</tr>
<tr style="height: 20px;">
<td style="width: 12.9436%; border-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); height: 20px;">28 Feb</td>
<td style="width: 31.7385%; border-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); height: 20px;">Afghanistan v Australia</td>
<td style="width: 44.8594%; border-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); height: 20px;">Gaddafi Stadium, Lahore</td>
<td style="width: 10.4613%; border-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); height: 20px;">02:30 PM</td>
</tr>
<tr style="height: 20px;">
<td style="width: 12.9436%; border-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); height: 20px;">1 Mar</td>
<td style="width: 31.7385%; border-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); height: 20px;">South Africa v England</td>
<td style="width: 44.8594%; border-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); height: 20px;">National Stadium, Karachi</td>
<td style="width: 10.4613%; border-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); height: 20px;">02:30 PM</td>
</tr>
<tr style="height: 20px;">
<td style="width: 12.9436%; border-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); height: 20px;">2 Mar</td>
<td style="width: 31.7385%; border-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); height: 20px;">New Zealand v India</td>
<td style="width: 44.8594%; border-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); height: 20px;">Dubai International Cricket Stadium, Dubai</td>
<td style="width: 10.4613%; border-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); height: 20px;">02:30 PM</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>
<h2><strong> ICC Champions Trophy 2025 Knockout Stage</strong></h2>
<p>The top 2 teams from Group A will Qualify - A1 A2<br>The top 2 teams from Group B will Qualify - B1 B2</p>
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<tbody>
<tr>
<td style="width: 12.9436%; border-color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">Date</td>
<td style="width: 31.7385%; border-color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">Match</td>
<td style="width: 44.8594%; border-color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">Venue</td>
<td style="width: 10.4613%; border-color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">Time</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td style="width: 12.9436%; border-color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">4 Mar</td>
<td style="width: 31.7385%; border-color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">A1 vs B2 (SF1)</td>
<td style="width: 44.8594%; border-color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">Dubai International Cricket Stadium, Dubai</td>
<td style="width: 10.4613%; border-color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">02:30 PM</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td style="width: 12.9436%; border-color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">5 Mar</td>
<td style="width: 31.7385%; border-color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">A2 vs B1 (SF2)</td>
<td style="width: 44.8594%; border-color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">Gaddafi Stadium, Lahore**</td>
<td style="width: 10.4613%; border-color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">02:30 PM</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td style="width: 12.9436%; border-color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">6 Mar</td>
<td style="width: 31.7385%; border-color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">Reserve Day (SF2)</td>
<td style="width: 44.8594%; border-color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"></td>
<td style="width: 10.4613%; border-color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"></td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>
<p>Winning teams from SF 1 and SF2 will qualify for the Final</p>
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<tbody>
<tr style="height: 20px;">
<td style="width: 12.9436%; border-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); height: 20px;">Date</td>
<td style="width: 31.7385%; border-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); height: 20px;">Match</td>
<td style="width: 44.8594%; border-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); height: 20px;">Venue</td>
<td style="width: 10.4613%; border-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); height: 20px;">Time</td>
</tr>
<tr style="height: 20px;">
<td style="width: 12.9436%; border-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); height: 20px;">9 Mar</td>
<td style="width: 31.7385%; border-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); height: 20px;">Final</td>
<td style="width: 44.8594%; border-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); height: 20px;">Gaddafi Stadium, Lahore**</td>
<td style="width: 10.4613%; border-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); height: 20px;">02:30 PM</td>
</tr>
<tr style="height: 20px;">
<td style="width: 12.9436%; border-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); height: 20px;">10 Mar</td>
<td style="width: 31.7385%; border-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); height: 20px;">Reserve Day (F)</td>
<td style="width: 44.8594%; border-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); height: 20px;"></td>
<td style="width: 10.4613%; border-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); height: 20px;"></td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>
<p><strong>** Venue will be shifted to Dubai if India Qualifies</strong></p>
<h2><strong>ICC Champions Trophy 2025 Squads</strong></h2>
<h3><strong>GROUP A</strong></h3>
<p><strong>INDIA- </strong>Yet to be announced</p>
<p><strong>PAKISTAN- </strong>Yet to be announced</p>
<p><strong>NEW ZEALAND- </strong>Mitchell Santner (c), Michael Bracewell, Mark Chapman, Devon Conway, Lockie Ferguson, Matt Henry, Tom Latham, Daryl Mitchell, Will O’Rourke, Glenn Phillips, Rachin Ravindra, Ben Sears, Nathan Smith, Kane Williamson, Will Young.</p>
<p><strong>BANGLADESH- </strong>Yet to be announced<strong></strong></p>
<h3><strong>GROUP B</strong></h3>
<p><strong>AUSTRALIA- </strong>Yet to be announced</p>
<p><strong>ENGLAND- </strong>Jos Buttler (c), Jofra Archer, Gus Atkinson, Jacob Bethell, Harry Brook, Brydon Carse, Ben Duckett, Jamie Overton, Jamie Smith, Liam Livingstone, Adil Rashid, Joe Root, Saqib Mahmood, Phil Salt, Mark Wood.</p>
<p><strong>AFGHANISTAN- </strong>Yet to be announced</p>
<p><strong>SOUTH AFRICA- </strong>Yet to be announced</p>
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The ICC Champions Trophy 2025 features eight top teams in a 50-over format, with matches hosted across Pakistan and Dubai under a hybrid model, beginning on February 19 and concluding on March 9.

A thrilling eight-team ODI tournament, hosted in Pakistan and Dubai, showcasing cricket’s finest under geopolitical tensions and high stakes.

ICC Cricket Champions Trophy 2025 Schedule, Teams, Fixtures, Full Squads,  & Time Table

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Shikhar Dhawan scored most runs for India in the Champions Trophy.

Shikhar Dhawan is the leading run scorer for Team India in the history of the ICC Champions Trophy.

Most Runs in the history of the ICC Champions Trophy (Top 10)

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<p dir="ltr"><span>Never before in the history of the Champions Trophy have the host side and also the defending champions knocked out this early from the competition. Are Pakistan knocked out of the race to the semis for the 2025 ICC Champions Trophy at home?</span></p>
<p dir="ltr"><span>Pakistan is in the soup midway through the <a href="https://www.espncricinfo.com/series/icc-champions-trophy-2024-25-1459031">2025 ICC Champions Trophy</a>, as they are on the verge of getting eliminated during the group stage games after a crushing defeat against India in the Sunday clash of the giants. </span></p>
<h2 dir="ltr"><span>Pakistan’s two consecutive losses</span></h2>
<p><span><img class="img-additional" src="https://admin.icccricketschedule.com/uploads/images/202502/image_430x256_67bbe2952ca4d.jpg" alt="Pakistan's heavy defeat against India" width="776" height="483"></span></p>
<p dir="ltr"><span>Pakistan hurled immense cheers and loud claims before the beginning of the ICC events since they were hosting an ICC tournament at home after 29 years. However, ever since the very first game, they have not been their very best. </span></p>
<p dir="ltr"><span>Pakistan kick-started the tournament against New Zealand, who eventually proved to be the heavyweights in the Champions Trophy with a great performance, dominating with the bat and ball. New Zealand won the opening encounter by a margin of 60 runs at Karachi. </span></p>
<p dir="ltr"><span>Pakistan was yet to recover from their humiliating loss at home, so they had to clash against their arch-rivals India in Dubai on Sunday. This fixture proved to be salt rubbed in their wounds, as India comfortably won the match with 6 wickets in hand. </span></p>
<h2 dir="ltr"><span>India—the first team to advance into the semis</span></h2>
<p dir="ltr"><span>The Men in Blue have emerged as the first team to fix their spot in the Champions Trophy semi-finals. India went on to secure consecutive victories in the first two encounters, thus winning against both Bangladesh and Pakistan. </span></p>
<p dir="ltr"><span>Only under a situation can New Zealand win by a huge margin against India and then go on to lose to Bangladesh by a huge margin as well, while Pakistan loses their match against Bangladesh as well. Under these conditions, India, New Zealand, and Bangladesh will be tied under 2 wins, and the two teams with the highest net run rate (NRR) will qualify for the semis. </span></p>
<h2 dir="ltr"><span>Pakistan would depend on India and Bangladesh for their qualification chances</span></h2>
<p dir="ltr"><span>If Pakistan still wants to go ahead to the semi-finals, they will need help from arch-rivals India and Bangladesh, the neighbouring subcontinent team. If both India and Bangladesh went on to secure victories against New Zealand by a huge margin and Pakistan defeated Bangladesh by a huge margin as well, only then would the three teams be levelled at one win in the tournament. </span></p>
<p dir="ltr"><span>Under such a condition, the three teams—Pakistan, New Zealand, and Bangladesh—will end up with 2 points from 3 games, and the team with the best run rate in the points table will become the second semi-finalist alongside India from Group A of the ICC Champions Trophy. </span></p>
<p dir="ltr"><span>Suppose either Bangladesh or New Zealand can secure a win against Pakistan or Bangladesh, respectively, regardless of the margin of runs or balls left. In that case, the hosts, Pakistan, will be knocked off the Champions Trophy. Hence today’s fixture marks a crucial juncture in the Group A scenarios.</span></p>
<table border="1" style="border-collapse: collapse; width: 96.1812%;"><colgroup><col style="width: 13.5979%;"><col style="width: 18.9269%;"><col style="width: 21.4994%;"><col style="width: 8.26902%;"><col style="width: 18.7431%;"><col style="width: 8.26902%;"><col style="width: 10.6578%;"></colgroup>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td><strong>Position</strong></td>
<td><strong>TEAM Name</strong></td>
<td><strong>Matches Played</strong></td>
<td><strong>Wins</strong></td>
<td><strong>Net Run-Rate</strong></td>
<td><strong>Loss</strong></td>
<td><strong>Points</strong></td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>1</td>
<td>India </td>
<td>2</td>
<td>2</td>
<td>+0.647</td>
<td>0</td>
<td>4</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>2</td>
<td>New Zealand</td>
<td>1</td>
<td>1</td>
<td><strong>+1.200</strong></td>
<td>0</td>
<td>2</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>3</td>
<td>Bangladesh</td>
<td>1</td>
<td>0</td>
<td>-0.408</td>
<td>1</td>
<td>0</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>4</td>
<td>Pakistan</td>
<td>2</td>
<td>0</td>
<td>-1.087</td>
<td>2</td>
<td>0</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>
<p dir="ltr">(Source: ICC)</p>
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2025 ICC Champions Trophy Qualification chances for Pakistan

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2025 ICC Champions Trophy Qualification Scenario: Under what scenario can CT hosts Pakistan still make it to the semis from Group A?

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<p><strong>IND vs NZ: </strong>India delivered a solid performance to defeat New Zealand by 44 runs in the ICC Champions Trophy 2025. With a win in the last match f the group stage, India have set their semi-final match against the Australian team.</p>
<p>After struggling with the bat early on, India managed to post 249 runs on a tricky pitch. The bowlers, especially the spinners, stepped up brilliantly to defend the target, sealing India's place in the semi-finals.</p>
<h2><strong>Toss and Team Updates</strong></h2>
<p>New Zealand won the toss and opted to field first, hoping to take advantage of early movement in the pitch. Captain Mitch Santner emphasized the need to challenge themselves in different conditions, as they would soon be playing in Lahore. Daryl Mitchell came into the playing XI, while Devon Conway missed out.</p>
<p>India's captain, Rohit Sharma, revealed that he had wanted to bat first anyway, aiming to test his batters upfront and then challenge his bowlers later. India made a single change, bringing in Varun Chakravarthy in place of Harshit Rana. Rohit stressed the importance of bowling in partnerships, as the Indian bowlers had collectively taken 19 wickets in their previous two matches.</p>
<h2><strong>IND vs NZ Match Summary</strong></h2>
<h3><strong> India Batting First </strong></h3>
<p>India posted a competitive total but faced early setbacks. Shubman Gill was trapped LBW, and Rohit Sharma fell attempting a pull shot. The biggest blow came when Kohli, looking in fine touch, was dismissed courtesy of a stunning catch by Glenn Phillips. With India struggling at 30/3, Shreyas Iyer and Axar Patel steadied the innings, but their cautious approach meant the scoring rate never really took off.</p>
<p><img class="img-additional" src="https://admin.icccricketschedule.com/uploads/images/202503/image_430x256_67c490d9e9f3b.jpg" alt=""></p>
<p>Iyer brought up a well-crafted fifty before falling to a short ball, while Hardik Pandya played a crucial late cameo, scoring 45 off 45 balls to push India to 249. The pitch appeared slow and assisted spinners, setting up an intriguing second innings.</p>
<h3><strong>New Zealand’s Chase</strong></h3>
<p>Chasing 250 on a turning pitch, New Zealand never really found their rhythm. Rachin Ravindra fell early, thanks to a sharp catch by Axar Patel. Will Young and Kane Williamson stitched together a brief partnership, but Young was cleaned up by Varun Chakravarthy.</p>
<p><img class="img-additional" src="https://admin.icccricketschedule.com/uploads/images/202503/image_430x256_67c490d4a2a3e.jpg" alt=""></p>
<p>The middle overs were dominated by India's spinners, who choked the scoring rate and forced risky shots. Williamson tried to anchor the innings, but the mounting required run rate got the better of him. Mitchell, Latham, and Phillips attempted to accelerate but struggled against Jadeja and Axar. Chakravarthy's mystery spin proved too difficult to handle, as he finished with a stunning five-wicket haul.</p>
<p>Despite some late fireworks from Mitchell Santner, <strong>New Zealand crumbled to 205, handing India a convincing 44-run victory.</strong></p>
<h2><strong>ICC Champions Trophy 2025 Points Table</strong></h2>
<table class="table cb-srs-pnts" style="width: 58.8592%;">
<thead>
<tr class="cb-srs-gray-strip ">
<th class="cb-srs-pnts-th text-left" style="width: 28.719%;"><strong>Group A</strong></th>
<td class=" cb-srs-pnts-th" style="width: 9.71074%;" title="Matches Played"><strong>Mat</strong></td>
<td class=" cb-srs-pnts-th" style="width: 10.7438%;" title="Matches Won"><strong>Won</strong></td>
<td class=" cb-srs-pnts-th" style="width: 9.91736%;" title="Matches Lost"><strong>Lost</strong></td>
<td class=" cb-srs-pnts-th" style="width: 10.124%;" title="Matches Tied"><strong>Tied</strong></td>
<td class=" cb-srs-pnts-th" style="width: 8.05785%;" title="Matches with No Result"><strong>NR</strong></td>
<th class=" cb-srs-pnts-th" style="width: 8.47107%;" title="Match Points"><strong>Pts</strong></th>
<td class=" cb-srs-pnts-th" style="width: 14.4628%;" title="Net Run Rate"><strong>NRR</strong></td>
</tr>
</thead>
<tbody>
<tr class="">
<td class="cb-srs-pnts-name" style="width: 28.719%;">India</td>
<td class="cb-srs-pnts-td" style="width: 9.71074%;">3</td>
<td class="cb-srs-pnts-td" style="width: 10.7438%;">3</td>
<td class="cb-srs-pnts-td" style="width: 9.91736%;">0</td>
<td class="cb-srs-pnts-td" style="width: 10.124%;">0</td>
<td class="cb-srs-pnts-td" style="width: 8.05785%;">0</td>
<td class="cb-srs-pnts-td text-bold" style="width: 8.47107%;">6</td>
<td class="cb-srs-pnts-td" style="width: 14.4628%;">+0.715</td>
</tr>
<tr class="">
<td class="cb-srs-pnts-name" style="width: 28.719%;">New Zealand</td>
<td class="cb-srs-pnts-td" style="width: 9.71074%;">3</td>
<td class="cb-srs-pnts-td" style="width: 10.7438%;">2</td>
<td class="cb-srs-pnts-td" style="width: 9.91736%;">1</td>
<td class="cb-srs-pnts-td" style="width: 10.124%;">0</td>
<td class="cb-srs-pnts-td" style="width: 8.05785%;">0</td>
<td class="cb-srs-pnts-td text-bold" style="width: 8.47107%;">4</td>
<td class="cb-srs-pnts-td" style="width: 14.4628%;">+0.267</td>
</tr>
<tr class="">
<td class="cb-srs-pnts-name" style="width: 28.719%;">Bangladesh</td>
<td class="cb-srs-pnts-td" style="width: 9.71074%;">3</td>
<td class="cb-srs-pnts-td" style="width: 10.7438%;">0</td>
<td class="cb-srs-pnts-td" style="width: 9.91736%;">2</td>
<td class="cb-srs-pnts-td" style="width: 10.124%;">0</td>
<td class="cb-srs-pnts-td" style="width: 8.05785%;">1</td>
<td class="cb-srs-pnts-td text-bold" style="width: 8.47107%;">1</td>
<td class="cb-srs-pnts-td" style="width: 14.4628%;">-0.443</td>
</tr>
<tr class="">
<td class="cb-srs-pnts-name" style="width: 28.719%;">Pakistan</td>
<td class="cb-srs-pnts-td" style="width: 9.71074%;">3</td>
<td class="cb-srs-pnts-td" style="width: 10.7438%;">0</td>
<td class="cb-srs-pnts-td" style="width: 9.91736%;">2</td>
<td class="cb-srs-pnts-td" style="width: 10.124%;">0</td>
<td class="cb-srs-pnts-td" style="width: 8.05785%;">1</td>
<td class="cb-srs-pnts-td text-bold" style="width: 8.47107%;">1</td>
<td class="cb-srs-pnts-td" style="width: 14.4628%;">-1.087</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>
<p></p>
<table class="table cb-srs-pnts" style="width: 60.0907%;">
<thead>
<tr class="cb-srs-gray-strip ">
<th class="cb-srs-pnts-th text-left" style="width: 28.9902%;"><strong>Group B</strong></th>
<td class=" cb-srs-pnts-th" style="width: 9.46209%;" title="Matches Played"><strong>Mat</strong></td>
<td class=" cb-srs-pnts-th" style="width: 10.67%;" title="Matches Won"><strong>Won</strong></td>
<td class=" cb-srs-pnts-th" style="width: 9.66342%;" title="Matches Lost"><strong>Lost</strong></td>
<td class=" cb-srs-pnts-th" style="width: 9.86474%;" title="Matches Tied"><strong>Tied</strong></td>
<td class=" cb-srs-pnts-th" style="width: 8.25417%;" title="Matches with No Result"><strong>NR</strong></td>
<th class=" cb-srs-pnts-th" style="width: 8.45549%;" title="Match Points"><strong>Pts</strong></th>
<td class=" cb-srs-pnts-th" style="width: 14.4951%;" title="Net Run Rate"><strong>NRR</strong></td>
</tr>
</thead>
<tbody>
<tr class="">
<td class="cb-srs-pnts-name" style="width: 28.9902%;">South Africa</td>
<td class="cb-srs-pnts-td" style="width: 9.46209%;">3</td>
<td class="cb-srs-pnts-td" style="width: 10.67%;">2</td>
<td class="cb-srs-pnts-td" style="width: 9.66342%;">0</td>
<td class="cb-srs-pnts-td" style="width: 9.86474%;">0</td>
<td class="cb-srs-pnts-td" style="width: 8.25417%;">1</td>
<td class="cb-srs-pnts-td text-bold" style="width: 8.45549%;">5</td>
<td class="cb-srs-pnts-td" style="width: 14.4951%;">+2.395</td>
</tr>
<tr class="">
<td class="cb-srs-pnts-name" style="width: 28.9902%;">Australia</td>
<td class="cb-srs-pnts-td" style="width: 9.46209%;">3</td>
<td class="cb-srs-pnts-td" style="width: 10.67%;">1</td>
<td class="cb-srs-pnts-td" style="width: 9.66342%;">0</td>
<td class="cb-srs-pnts-td" style="width: 9.86474%;">0</td>
<td class="cb-srs-pnts-td" style="width: 8.25417%;">2</td>
<td class="cb-srs-pnts-td text-bold" style="width: 8.45549%;">4</td>
<td class="cb-srs-pnts-td" style="width: 14.4951%;">+0.475</td>
</tr>
<tr class="">
<td class="cb-srs-pnts-name" style="width: 28.9902%;">Afghanistan</td>
<td class="cb-srs-pnts-td" style="width: 9.46209%;">3</td>
<td class="cb-srs-pnts-td" style="width: 10.67%;">1</td>
<td class="cb-srs-pnts-td" style="width: 9.66342%;">1</td>
<td class="cb-srs-pnts-td" style="width: 9.86474%;">0</td>
<td class="cb-srs-pnts-td" style="width: 8.25417%;">1</td>
<td class="cb-srs-pnts-td text-bold" style="width: 8.45549%;">3</td>
<td class="cb-srs-pnts-td" style="width: 14.4951%;">-0.990</td>
</tr>
<tr class="">
<td class="cb-srs-pnts-name" style="width: 28.9902%;">England</td>
<td class="cb-srs-pnts-td" style="width: 9.46209%;">3</td>
<td class="cb-srs-pnts-td" style="width: 10.67%;">0</td>
<td class="cb-srs-pnts-td" style="width: 9.66342%;">3</td>
<td class="cb-srs-pnts-td" style="width: 9.86474%;">0</td>
<td class="cb-srs-pnts-td" style="width: 8.25417%;">0</td>
<td class="cb-srs-pnts-td text-bold" style="width: 8.45549%;">0</td>
<td class="cb-srs-pnts-td" style="width: 14.4951%;">-1.159</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>
<p>With this win, India confirmed their place in the semi-finals and will now face Australia in a highly anticipated clash. New Zealand, despite the loss, had already secured their spot in the final four and will take on South Africa in Lahore.</p>
<p>The tournament's structure meant India played all their matches in Dubai, avoiding travel to Pakistan. This scheduling decision, stemming from diplomatic concerns, had raised eyebrows but ultimately did not impact India's dominant group-stage run.</p>
<h2><strong>What India Could Learn from the Contest</strong></h2>
<p>Despite the victory, India had a few areas to reflect on. Their top-order batting might be a concern, with Gill, Rohit, and Kohli all falling cheaply. While the middle order showed resilience, a stronger start would ease pressure in knockout games. Another takeaway is the importance of acceleration in the death overs—India failed to capitalize fully, with New Zealand’s bowlers restricting them well in the final five overs.</p>
<p>On the brighter side, India’s spin attack looks formidable, with Chakravarthy emerging as a match-winner. His variations, combined with Jadeja and Axar’s accuracy, make India a tough team to beat on slow surfaces.</p>
<p>With the semi-final against Australia approaching, India will need to maintain their bowling form while addressing their batting frailties. The clash promises to be a thriller, as both teams look to book a spot in the grand finale.</p>

IND vs NZ: Varun's Five-fer got India to the winning Chariot before playoffs of ICC Champions Trophy

India secured a 44-run win over New Zealand in the ICC Champions Trophy 2025, thanks to a dominant spin attack. Despite early batting struggles, India defended 249 comfortably, setting up a semi-final clash with Australia.

India's spinners outclassed New Zealand, sealing a crucial win. Despite top-order failures, India’s bowlers ensured a semi-final against Australia.

Three Matches, Three Wins! India TOPS over New Zealand in Dominating Fashion! Check Updated Champions Trophy Points Table 2025 After IND vs NZ

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Quinton de Kock, who scored an unbeaten 97 runs, slammed Rajasthan Royals bowlers all over the park.

4,6,6! Quinton de Kock goes hammers and tongs against Jofra Archer to seal game for KKR against RR

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RR managed only 151 after losing quick wickets. KKR chased comfortably, with de Kock anchoring the innings and Raghuvanshi supporting well. Rajasthan’s spin strategy backfired as KKR secured a dominant victory.

KKR Stunned RR with an 8-wicket win! Check Updated IPL 2025 Points Table!

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Riyan Parag, who has been appointed as the Rajasthan Royals for three games, lost the second game on the trot as the captain.

RR vs KKR: Shocking scenes! Fan invades pitch to touch feet of Riyan Parag in IPL 2025

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Quinton de Kock came up with a brilliant effort behind the stumps to remove Riyan Parag.

IPL 2025: Quinton de Kock throws away his helmet to take catch of Riyan Parag during RR vs KKR (Watch video)

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Delhi Capitals started the IPL 2025 on a high as they beat Lucknow Super Giants by just one wicket in a nail-biter.

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