ICC Announces Umpires and Match Officials for Champions Trophy 2025
The India vs. Pakistan match in the ICC Champions Trophy 2025 is set for February 23 in Dubai, marking one of the tournament’s most awaited clashes. With a history of intense encounters, this rivalry promises high drama as both teams fight for supremacy on cricket’s grand stage
The international Cricket Council (ICC) has announced the details for the Champions Trophy 2025, which will take place in Pakistan and the United Arab Emirates (UAE).
Tournament Details
- Dates: February 19 to March 9, 2025
- Number of Teams: 8
- Total Matches: 15
- Venues: Pakistan, United Arab Emirates
The most exciting India and Pakistan match is the biggest rivalry, and many are most excited about this match, mainly the top 8 teams are playing in this Champions Trophy 2025.
A total of 12 umpires are selected for the champions trophy 2025 from different countries
- Kumar Dharmasena (Sri Lanka)
- Chris Gaffaney (New Zealand)
- Michael Gough (England)
- Adrian Holdstock (South Africa)
- Richard Illingworth (England)
- Richard Kettleborough (England)
- Ahsan Raza (Pakistan)
- Paul Reiffel (Australia)
- Sharfuddoula Ibne Shahid (Bangladesh)
- Rodney Tucker (Australia)
- Alex Wharf (England)
- Joel Wilson (West Indies)
Excitement around Champions Trophy 2025
The Champions Trophy is back, but this time it is eight years after its last edition took place in 2017, when Pakistan emerged as champions. It would also mark the first time Pakistan will be hosting an ICC event since the Cricket World Cup was held here in 1996. The tournament will witness the best teams fighting for glory. Group A consists of Bangladesh, India, Pakistan, and New Zealand, while Group B consists of Afghanistan, England, Australia, and South Africa. The opening match of the tournament will be between Pakistan and New Zealand at Karachi on February 19. The much-awaited India vs. Pakistan match is scheduled to be played on 23 February, 2025, in Dubai, UAE, for the ICC Champions Trophy 2025. This match would be one of the biggest attractions of the tournament, which millions of viewers will watch around the world.
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