It’s been a while since we had a champion trophy, right?
Why was there such a long gap?
Since its inception in 1998, the tournament has been played every two years until 2009. After that, it moved to a four -year cycle. India should be welcomed by 2021 edition but was Replaced by the T20 World Cupwhich was finally played in the United Arab Emirates.
Then Pakistan are the hosts this time?
Yes, but there are more. Since India refused to travel to Pakistan, the PCB chose to a hybrid model With Indian matches to be held in Dubai. That decision was reached after a long stroke. Pakistan’s leg will be played in Karachi, Lahore and Rawalpindi. The Karachi National Stadium and the Gaddafi Stadium in Lahore are experiencing important updates and renewal, almost competing against time. Their The preparation will be tested During the tri-series, which involves Pakistan, New Zealand and South Africa, just before the Champions Trophy.
Where will the opening ceremony be held?
The PCB will host an event in Lahore on February 16 to mark the start of the tournament. However, there will be No captains are foundo Press conference, for logistical reasons. This also ends the speculations on whether the Captain of India Rohit Sharma will travel to Pakistan or not.
But why does India do not go to Pakistan when everyone is?
Due to Political tension between the two countries. Even Indian party officials are Do not travel to Pakistan. The last time India visited Pakistan was for the Asia Cup in 2008, although Pakistan has played several CPI tournaments in India since then, including the World Cup of Hate from 2023. Before the Champions Trophy, the two boards and the ICC came to an agreement That until 2027, even the Pakistan matches in an ICC tournament hosted in India would be played in a neutral enclosure.
When was the last time an ICC tournament was held in Pakistan?
That is why you have to return until 1996, when Pakistan hosted the World Hate Cup with India and Sri Lanka. Pakistan is supposed to host the Champions Trophy in 2008, but due to security problems, the tournament was Finally played in South -Africa In 2009.
India is playing Pakistan on the Champions Trophy 2025?
Yes, they are in the same group and will face each other on February 23, on Sunday in Dubai. Unlike the World Cups, where India has a record of 15-1 head, things have been much closer to the Champions Trophy, with Pakistan leading the 3-2.
How many teams do you participate in all?
Eight, the same as the 2017 edition. The only difference is that Afghanistan has qualified ahead of Sri Lanka this time. The teams are divided into two groups. Group A has India, New Zealand, Pakistan and Bangladesh, and group B South -Africa, Australia, Afghanistan and England. Can be found All teams here.
How did the participants decide?
Being the hosts, Pakistan achieved automatic rating. The other seven teams were decided based on the 2023 Classification of the World Hate Cup. Sri Lanka and the Netherlands, who finished the ninth and tenth, lost the cut.
What happened to the western Indies?
Since the Western Indies had not qualified for the 2023 World Hate Cup, they could not compete for the champions trophy either. It was the same case for Zimbabwe and Ireland, the other members who disappear.
What is the format of the champion trophy?
Each team will play their groupmates once. After that, the first two teams in each group will qualify for the semifinals, with A1 playing B2 and B1 playing A2.
If India is described, they will play their semifinal in Dubai on March 4, regardless of their position at the point table. Similarly, if Pakistan qualifies, they will play their semifinal in Lahore on March 5.
The final will be played on March 9 in Lahore, unless India does so. In this case, the precinct will be again Dubai.
What if a match is running out of a tie?
All the parties tied throughout the tournament will be decided through the Super. If the Super Over is also tied, Super Overst will be played afterwards until there is a winner.
Is there a reservation day for eliminatory matches?
Yes, the two semifinals and the final have a reserve day. But all attempts will be done to end the game on the scheduled day. If this is not possible, the party will resume on the day of the reservation from where it stopped.
In eliminatory matches, the team that drops in second place should have the opportunity to play at least 25 points, unlike 20 in the group stage, so that the result is decided by the DLS method.
What if there is still a washing?
In case of no result of the semifinals, the team that ended higher in the group stage will pass to the final. If the final is washed, the trophy will be shared.
Have you ever been winners?
Yes India and welcomes Sri Lanka shared the trophy in 2002 After the final was washed. There was a day of reservation in its place, but according to the play conditions at that time, the game was played again. In the two days, Sri Lanka first beat and played its 50 full points, but the rain did not allow more than ten grains to the second post in any of the two times.
What are some of the key things I need to know about teams?
Australia enters the tournament as a World Champion Hate, but his captain Pat Cummins, the fast diaper Josh Hazlewood and All Rounder Mitchell Marsh have been ruled out With injuries. Also Marcus stoinis has retired. Australia has until February 12 to appoint its replacements.
India will wait Rohit and Shot kohli Come well after poor shifts to the test cricket lately. Pakistan has remembered Fakhar Zamanthe game player in the last time, and England has done the same Root JoeWhile Bangladesh have dropped out of Shakib in Hasan and Litton Das. New Zealand will play their first global tournament Mitchell Santner.
Finally, where can I see the games?
Depending on your location, you can see the games according to the following.
Afghanistan – Ariana TV Australia – Video Prime Bangladesh – Nagorik TV and T Sports England – Sky Sports India – Star Sports Network and Disney+ Hostar New Zealand – Sky Sport Pakistan – PTV, in Sports and Tapmad South – Africa – Supersport Sri Lanka – Star Sports Network United Arab Emirates – Starz activated US – Willow TV
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