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 THE 2025 ICC Champions Trophy is scheduled to take place from February 19 to March 9, 2025, marking the tournament's return after an eight-year hiatus. This ediTion will be jointly hosted by Pakistan aNd the United Arab Emirates (UAE), featuring the top eight One Day International (ODI) teams that qualified based on their performances in the 2023 Cricket World Cup.

Participating Teams:

The teams competing in the tournament are:

1. Pakistan (Host and defending champions)

2. India

3. Australia

4. England

5. South Africa

6. New Zealand

7. Bangladesh

8. Afghanistan (Making their debut in the Champions Trophy)

Tournament Format:

The eight teams are divided into two groups of four:

Group A: Pakistan, India, New Zealand, Bangladesh

Group B: Australia, EnglanD, South Africa, Afghanistan

Each team will play the others in their group once, with the top two teams from each group advancing to the semi-finals.

Venues:

Matches will be held across four venues:

Pakistan:

National Stadium, Karachi

Gaddafi Stadium, Lahore

Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium, RAwalpindi

United Arab Emirates:

Dubai International Cricket Stadium, Dubai

Due to political tensions, India's matches, including a potential semi-final and final, will be played in Dubai. 

Schedule Highlights:

Opening Match: February 19, 2025 – Pakistan vs. New Zealand at National Stadium, Karachi.

India vs. Pakistan: February 23, 2025 – Dubai International Cricket Stadium, Dubai.

Semi-Finals:

March 4, 2025 – First Semi-Final in Dubai.

March 5, 2025 – Second Semi-Final in Lahore.

Final: March 9, 2025 – Venue depends on finalists; if India qualifies, the finAl will be in Dubai; otherwise, it will be in Lahore. 

Prize Money:

The total prize pool for the tournament is $10 million, distributed as follows:

Winners: $4 million

Runners-up: $2 million

Losing Semi-Finalists: $1 million each

Teams Eliminated in Group Stage: $500,000 each

Teams with Higher Chances for the FiNal:

While all participating teams are formidable, historical performances and current form suggest that Australia, England, and India have strong prospects of reaching the final. However, as the defending champions and hosts, Pakistan also poses a significant threat to their opponents.

Conclusion:

The 2025 ICC Champions Trophy promises to deliver exciting cricketing action, with top teams competing in diverse vEnues across Pakistan and the UAE. Fans worldwide eagerly anticipate high-stakes matches, especially the marquee clash between arch-rivals India and Pakistan.