The third match of the ICC Men’s Champions Trophy 2025 will feature a clash between South Africa and Afghanistan. Afghanistan has emerged as a formidable team in recent ICC tournaments, proving that their victories are not upsets but well-earned wins. On the other hand, South Africa has a strong track record but faced disappointment in a recent tri-series, where they failed to win a single match. While South Africa will aim to put that setback behind them, Afghanistan will seek to build on their impressive recent performances. AFG vs SA at National Bank Stadium, Karachi The match will take place…
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Pakistan suffered a setback ahead of their Champions Trophy clash against India as opener Fakhar Zaman was ruled out due to a recurring knee injury. The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) confirmed Imam-ul-Haq as his replacement after approval from the ICC’s Event Technical Committee. The squad departed for Dubai on Thursday, with the high-stakes match against India set for Sunday at the Dubai International Cricket Stadium. Zaman sustained the injury during Pakistan’s opening match against New Zealand on February 19, struggling while fielding and later batting at No.4 in a 60-run defeat. Despite scoring 24 off 41 balls, he appeared to…
Team India is set to begin its campaign in the ICC Champions Trophy 2025 today. This is the second match of the tournament, where India and Bangladesh will face each other. This match is crucial for both teams as a loss here could mean elimination from the tournament. Captain Rohit Sharma will be well aware of this pressure. The match is scheduled as a day-night encounter. Here’s how you can watch it live on your TV and mobile. Also, find out the exact match timing and toss details. India to Play All Matches in Dubai, Match Starts at 2:30 PM…
Glenn Dominic Phillips, born on December 6, 1996, is a cricketer from South Africa who currently represents the New Zealand national cricket team and competes for Otago in domestic cricket. He marked his international debut for New Zealand in February 2017. In December 2015, he was selected as part of New Zealand’s squad for the 2016 Under-19 Cricket World Cup. Notably, in December 2017, his younger brother, Dale, earned a spot in New Zealand’s squad for the 2018 Under-19 Cricket World Cup. Phillips is a key player for New Zealand, demonstrating his batting, bowling, and exceptional fielding skills in the…
The second match of the ICC Champions Trophy 2025 will be played between India and Bangladesh at the Dubai International Stadium. Both teams will kick off their campaign with this game. India has never lost to Bangladesh in the history of the Champions Trophy, and the team will aim to maintain this record. On the other hand, Bangladesh will be eager to create history by winning this match. Dubai International Cricket Stadium Pitch Report The pitch in Dubai is generally slow, making it difficult for batters to play big shots. However, this match between India and Bangladesh will be played…
India’s recent performances in bilateral series haven’t been great, making the Champions Trophy a crucial tournament for the team. A victory in this tournament is essential, and the opening match against Bangladesh on Thursday will be the first step in answering some key questions about the squad. However, team management faces a tough challenge in selecting the playing XI. All of India’s matches will be played in Dubai, raising the question of whether to field three specialist spinners or three frontline pacers. India might opt for three spinners, with Axar Patel, Ravindra Jadeja, and Mohammed Shami confirmed to play. Among…
The ICC Champions Trophy 2025 is just around the corner, set to begin on February 19. The tournament will be hosted by Pakistan, with the final scheduled for March 9. India has had a good history in this ICC event. This will be the 9th edition of the Champions Trophy. So far, India and Australia have each won the title twice. The first-ever Champions Trophy in 2002 was jointly won by India and Sri Lanka, and India secured the title again in 2013 under the captaincy of MS Dhoni. The 2017 edition, held in England, saw Pakistan win their first…
India’s star batsman Virat Kohli has a golden opportunity to become the highest run-scorer in Champions Trophy history. This ICC tournament will begin on February 19, with India starting their campaign on February 20 against Bangladesh. The Indian team will have high expectations from Kohli, who has an excellent record in ICC tournaments. Matches to be Held in Pakistan and Dubai This ICC tournament will be hosted in Pakistan and Dubai. Since India refused to travel to Pakistan, the ICC decided to schedule India’s matches in Dubai. India is placed in Group A, which includes defending champions Pakistan, New Zealand,…
The ICC Champions Trophy, hosted by Pakistan, is set to begin in less than 48 hours. The tournament will kick off on February 19 with a match between Pakistan and New Zealand. Meanwhile, Team India will play its first match against Bangladesh on February 20. The Champions Trophy will be played in a hybrid model, meaning that the Indian team will play all its matches in Dubai. Team India has already arrived in Dubai for the tournament. Here’s how you can watch India’s matches for free. Where to Watch Team India’s Matches All of India’s matches in the ICC Champions…
The schedule for IPL 2025 has been announced. The 18th season will begin with a clash between Kolkata Knight Riders and Royal Challengers Bengaluru on March 22 at Eden Gardens, Kolkata. Meanwhile, the two biggest rival teams, Chennai Super Kings and Mumbai Indians, will face each other for the first time on March 23 at Chepauk Stadium. However, Mumbai Indians have received a major setback before this high-profile match, as their captain, Hardik Pandya, will not be playing. He has been handed a one-match ban, meaning MI will have to face CSK without him. But why was Hardik banned? Why…