The Champions Trophy, which is returning to cricket events for the first time in eight years, is starting from February 19, 2025. The 19-day event will feature 15 matches.
Although all eight teams in the event will prove to be tough rivals for each other, five such matches are expected to prove to be high-voltage.
Pakistan vs India (Dubai, February 23)
February 23 will prove to be a Super Sunday for cricket fans when the two arch-rivals will face each other in Dubai. The two teams have previously played against each other five times in the Champions Trophy and Pakistan has a 2-3 lead. The last time Pakistan defeated India under the captaincy of Sarfaraz Ahmed in the Champions Trophy 2017 final.
Australia vs South Africa (Rawalpindi, February 25)
The sensational semi-final of the 2023 World Cup was the last time the two teams clashed in an international event.
Afghanistan vs Australia (Lahore, February 28)
Against Afghanistan in the 2023 World Cup, Australia turned a certain defeat into a victory thanks to the brilliant batting of Glenn Maxwell and captain Pat Cummins after losing 7 wickets for 91. Afghanistan took historic revenge for this defeat in this year’s T20 World Cup.
England vs South Africa (Karachi, March 1)
Despite their poor performance in the 2023 World Cup, the England team has all the potential to win the event. This match between the two teams with talented players will be very interesting.
India vs New Zealand (Dubai, March 2)
2023 was the first event since 2003 when India defeated New Zealand in an ICC event.