Five Must-Watch Matches At The ICC Champions Trophy 2025
The ICC Champions Trophy 2025 promises to be a cricketing extravaganza, marking the tournament’s return after eight years.
Kicking off on 19 February 2025, this 19-day event will showcase 15 thrilling matches, featuring intense rivalries and historic showdowns.
Cricket fans can expect an exciting lineup of key contests that are sure to light up the tournament.
The official fixtures have been released, and the stage is set for some must-watch matches.
With high stakes and epic contests on the cards, these games will define the key events of the tournament and keep fans on the edge of their seats.
From historic rivalries to thrilling games, this year’s calendar is packed with unmissable moments for cricket lovers worldwide.
Five Must-Watch Matches of ICC Champions Trophy 2025
Let’s explore five thrilling clashes to watch out for in the tournament.
1. Pakistan Vs India, Dubai (23 February, 2025)
The Pakistan vs India clash on February 23 promises to be a Super Sunday as the two arch-rivals meet in an ICC competition once again.
While India holds a significant advantage in most ICC events, Pakistan has the edge in the Champions Trophy with a win record of 3-2, including their famous victory in the 2017 Champions Trophy final, which secured their maiden title.
Since then, India has dominated across formats, beating Pakistan in 9 of their last 11 meetings.
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With several stars from their brilliant ICC Men’s Cricket World Cup 2023 campaign, where they went on an unbeaten run to the final, India will be looking to even the score.
This historic rivalry ensures a thrilling and intense battle that cricket fans won’t want to miss.
2. Australia Vs South Africa, Rawalpindi (25 February, 2025)
The rivalry between Australia and South Africa promises another epic showdown after their thrilling clash in the 2023 Cricket World Cup semi-finals.
South Africa’s campaign ended in heartbreak with a three-wicket loss, despite finishing second on the points table and dominating the group stage with a massive 134-run victory over Australia. For Australia, the win was a crucial step toward their sixth successful title.
With the Champions Trophy 2025 bringing them back to sub-continent conditions, both teams will aim to leverage their big-hitting prowess and spinners for an edge in the 50-over international arena.
Fans can expect an exciting contest as these cricketing giants look to outdo each other in one of the tournament’s most anticipated matches.
3. Afghanistan Vs Australia, Lahore (28 February, 2025)
Afghanistan’s journey to creating a historic win against Australia in the 2024 ICC Men’s T20 World Cup showcased their potential on the global stage.
Despite Glenn Maxwell’s all-time great batting effort in an extraordinary contest during the 2023 Cricket World Cup, which helped Australia edge past Afghanistan in Mumbai, the Afghan team bounced back with a memorable victory in Kingstown.
Now, Afghanistan will aim to create history in the ODI format, relying on their strong battery of spinners led by Rashid Khan, who thrives in familiar conditions.
This clash promises to be an exciting chapter in the evolving rivalry between the Aussies and the determined Asian side.
4. South Africa Vs England, Karachi (01 March, 2025)
In the ICC Champions Trophy 2025, a thrilling encounter between England and South Africa is expected, despite both sides not having the best ODI runs since the 2023 Cricket World Cup.
England, the 2019 Cricket World Cup champions, rely on their ability to amass challenging totals with quick scoring, while South Africa counters with a strong all-round bowling attack, offering both attacking and containing options.
With so much talent on display, an exciting contest awaits in Karachi, where both teams will be looking to showcase their best performance on the big stage.
5. New Zealand Vs India, Dubai (02 March, 2025)
In the 2023 Cricket World Cup, India finally broke their New Zealand hoodoo, defeating the Black Caps for the first time in an ICC event since 2003. They triumphed twice, first in the group stage and then again in the semi-finals.
However, the rivalry didn’t end there—New Zealand got the better of India in their recent ICC World Test Championship series, securing a historic 3-0 series win and ending a 12-year unbeaten run for Rohit Sharma’s side.
This thrilling clash highlights the ongoing rivalry between the two teams and promises to bring exciting competition to the ICC Champions Trophy 2025.
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