A total of eight teams divided in two groups will take part in the ICC Champions Trophy 2025. Group A features hosts Pakistan, New Zealand, India, Bangladesh, who’ll also kick-off the tournament. South Africa, Australia, England, and Afghanistan are clubbed in Group B.

Al Jazeera takes a close look at favourites India against Bangladesh in their Champions Trophy opener on Thursday.

India vs Bangladesh ICC Champions Trophy 2025 Live Score and Updates: Rohit Sharma’s side will look to Asian rivals in their first Group A match.

The Pakistan cricket team arrived here on Thursday for the marquee Champions Trophy 2025 clash against arch-rivals India scheduled for February 23, hoping to get its campaign back on track after the 60-run loss to New Zealand in the tournament opener.

Team India suffers a major setback as bowling coach Morne Morkel leaves the Dubai camp ahead of the ICC Champions Trophy 2025. Explore the latest updates on India’s preparations and the impact of this change.

Pakistan are the hosts of the ICC Champions Trophy 2025 which is being played in a hybrid model. The Men in Green have arrived in Dubai for match against India.

Captain Najmul Hossain Shanto won the toss and Bangladesh decided to bat against India in their Group A match at the Champions Trophy on Thursday. India will be playing its group games and potential knockout matches in the United Arab Emirates after the Indian government prevented its team from traveling to Pakistan owing to past regional conflicts.