ICC Champions Trophy 2025 - Top Matches at Group Stage

The ICC Champions Trophy 2025 has begun and all eyes are on the group-stage fixtures of the tournament. Pakistan is the defending champions and they are also the host in partnership with United Arab Emirates.

There are 8 teams who are part of the tournament and these 8 teams are divided into two groups. A total of 12 fixtures will be taking place at the group stage and the top two teams from both groups will qualify for the semi-final stage. Out of these 4 teams, the final two teams will meet for the final fixture.

Out of the 12 group stage fixtures, there will be a few fixtures that will shape the whole tournament because of the rivalry between the two teams. The tournament is expected to be a thrilling contest and in this article, we have collected a list of group-stage fixtures that will be in the spotlight on every betting site online.

1) Australia vs England - 22nd February

The Australia vs England cricket rivalry is a historic one that begins with the beginning of the sport. The two countries have seen the sport change over time and they have stood the test of the time. Over the years, the two countries have explored the depth of white-ball cricket and have overcome the solution to every problem. Australia is known for its dominating performance in every ICC tournament and its performance in white-ball cricket. Aussies are one team that has dominated every form of cricket on foreign pitches. England, on the other hand, has come out as a strong team at home and they have changed their approach in The ODI format. However, England is coming to play after a loss in an ODI series against India and hence their confidence might be impacted during the match.

2) Pakistan vs India - 23rd February

There is no way any rivalry can top the Pakistan vs India rivalry on the global stage and in international cricket. These two teams have been arch-rivals in international cricket since they took on to cricket. Pakistan and India have the same sporting culture which is always focused on producing some of the legendary cricketers in the world. The rivalry already took centre stage when BCCI refused to make team India travel to Pakistan for the Champions Trophy due to political tensions between the two teams. It is for the same reason, Indian fixtures will take place in Dubai. Pakistan vs India always gets the required traction on the global stage and the match will bring in more eyes to the ICC Champions Trophy.

3) Australia vs South Africa - 25th February

Australia vs South Africa is a fixture to watch out for because these two teams are facing each other in the World Test Championship final fixture. The two countries will try to intimidate each other with their group-stage fixture at the Champions Trophy. Australia is missing out on some key players like Josh Hazlewood and Pat Cummins. Whereas, Anrich Nortje is missing out on the Proteas squad. Both these two teams have major voids in their respective teams which makes the meeting of these two teams a thrilling affair to watch.

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