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What will be the format for Champions Trophy 2025? Check format, schedule and other details


Published on 2025-02-16 15:45:38 - MSN
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  • I n a hybrid format, the ICC Men's Champions Trophy will be held in Pakistan and the United Arab Emirates from February 19 to March 9. The last time the eight-team ODI competition

The article from MSN discusses the format, schedule, and other details for the ICC Champions Trophy 2025, which will be hosted by Pakistan. The tournament will revert to its original format featuring eight teams, divided into two groups of four. Each team will play against the others in their group once, with the top two teams from each group advancing to the semi-finals. The semi-finals are scheduled for March 5, 2025, with the final set for March 9, 2025. The event will take place across three cities in Pakistan: Karachi, Rawalpindi, and Lahore. Notably, India's participation remains uncertain due to political tensions, with potential matches against Pakistan possibly being held at a neutral venue. The qualification for the tournament includes the top seven teams from the ICC ODI rankings as of the end of 2023, with Pakistan automatically qualifying as the host nation.

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