The eyes of the cricketing world will soon be focused on the ICC Champions Trophy.
It is the first major international 50-over tournament since the 2023 World Cup, in which Australia defeated India in the final at Ahmedabad.
The Champions Trophy features the top eight ranked men’s one-day sides, with qualification secured at the aforementioned World Cup – so Sri Lanka and the West Indies miss out.
Pakistan and the United Arab Emirates will jointly host the tournament (with potentially spin-friendly conditions) between February 19 and March 9, with the final to be held in either Lahore or Dubai.
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Who is Playing in the ICC Champions Trophy?
Group A: Bangladesh, India, New Zealand, Pakistan
Group B: Afghanistan, Australia, England, South Africa
February 19: Pakistan vs New Zealand
February 20: Bangladesh vs India
February 21: Afghanistan vs South Africa
February 22: Australia vs England
February 23: Pakistan vs India
February 24: Bangladesh vs New Zealand
February 25: Australia vs South Africa
February 26: Afghanistan vs England
February 27: Pakistan vs Bangladesh
February 28: Afghanistan vs Australia
March 1: South Africa vs England
March 2: New Zealand vs India
March 4: Semi-Final 1 (TBC)
March 5: Semi-Final 2 (TBC)
March 9: Final (TBC)
ICC Champions Trophy Preview
The Champions Trophy was last played way back in 2017, a tournament which Pakistan won by beating fierce rivals India in the final.
This will be the ninth edition of the event and it promises to be the most thrilling yet.
In the group stage, we will be treated to the two biggest games in cricket – Pakistan vs India and Australia vs England.
Scores will be settled and England are out for revenge after losing 3-2 in the home ODI series against the Aussies last summer.
Jos Buttler retains his place as England’s captain for the tournament, but there is a big change in terms of coach.
Matthew Mott is gone and in his place sits successful Test boss Brendon McCullum, so get ready for ‘BazBall’ in the 50-over arena! Although, his first series in charge did not go to plan as the Three Lions suffered a 3-0 whitewash defeat in India, the last of those losses coming just last Wednesday.
England have never won this tournament, but have finished as runner-up on two occasions (2004 and 2013).
Can Buttler, Joe Root, Mark Wood, Adil Rashid and Jofra Archer help new stars like Jamie Smith, Brydon Carse and Gus Atkinson emulate the nation’s successful 2019 World Cup campaign? We will soon find out!
Of course, Australia and India are the two most successful nations in Champions Trophy history with two wins apiece and unsurprisingly, they are the two favourites this time around, comfortably ahead of England and South Africa.
Let’s take a look at how the odds are shaping up…
ICC Champions Trophy Outright Odds
*All odds are subject to change
India – 3.00
Australia – 4.50
England – 7.00
South Africa – 7.00
Pakistan – 7.50
New Zealand – 9.00
Afghanistan – 29.00
Bangladesh – 51.00
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