The ICC Champions Trophy 2025 will be one of the most anticipated cricket tournaments in recent years. The event is scheduled from February 19 to March 9, 2025, and is co-hosted by Pakistan and UAEthe excitement around the tournament is palpable. Cricket fans around the world are eagerly anticipating the fierce competition, with eight teams fighting for supremacy in a very tense atmosphere. The tournament, featuring high-stakes encounters, promises exciting cricket and fierce contests, especially as the action takes place in two cricket-loving nations.
Sunil Gavaskar picks favorites for Champions Trophy 2025
In preparation for the prestigious event, the former Indian cricket captain Sunil Gavaskar gave his prediction for the tournament favourites, backing Pakistan to clinch the top spot. Speaking further Star sportsGavaskar pointed out that playing in home conditions gives Pakistan a significant advantage, making them tough competitors.
He pointed out that it is always challenging to beat a team when they play on a familiar ground, as was evident when India, despite their impressive form leading up to the 2023 ODI World Cup final, ended up losing in the final. Gavaskar acknowledged India’s dominant run in the tournament but stressed that home advantage would make Pakistan the team to beat in the upcoming competition.
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“The favorite tag should be given to the home team of Pakistan as it is not easy to beat any team in their home conditions. India lost in the final of the 2023 ODI World Cup, but before that they put in clinical performances and won ten matches on the trot. So I feel that Pakistan is the favorite for the upcoming tournament,” Gavaskar said.
The most anticipated clash of the tournament
One of the most anticipated matches of the tournament will be between arch-rivals India and Pakistan. Scheduled for February 23, 2025 in Dubai, this high-profile clash has already captured the imagination of cricket fans across the world. With both teams known for their passionate fan bases and the rich history of their rivalry, the game will be an exciting contest. Gavaskar’s comments on home advantage for Pakistan add even more intrigue to this encounter as fans look forward to a thrilling battle on the pitch.
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