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The eight best world teams will compete for the glory of the Champions Trophy in the next three weeks.
Pakistan is reigning champions, having won the tournament in 2017 in what was to be the last edition, but it came back and they are also hosts.
However, India has announced that they would not go to Pakistan and that their matches will therefore be played with water, including a highly anticipated group match against their big rivals.
New Zealand and Bangladesh join them in group A, the first two passing in the semi-finals.
England is in group B and desperately needs a spectacular in shape, after losing seven of the eight white ball games during a recent tour in India.
Jos Buttler’s team rises against Australia, which is one of the favorites to raise the trophy after winning the last ODI World Cup in 2023.
South Africa was beaten in the semi-finals by Australia during this tournament in particular and will plan to take revenge, while Afghanistan will end the group.
There had been calls for England to boycott their match against Afghanistan in response to the Taliban human rights record, but the ECB confirmed that the match would be played on February 26 as planned.
How to look at the Champions 2025 trophy
Television channel: The tournament will be completely broadcast Main Sky Sports event And Sky Sports Cricket.
Live stream: subscribers will be able to look via the Sky Website or application.
