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The ICC Champions Trophy 2025 is set to be one of the most anticipated cricket tournaments in recent years. With the event scheduled from February 19 to March 9, 2025 and co-organized by Pakistan and the United Arab Emiratesthe excitement around the tournament is palpable. Cricket fans around the world are eagerly awaiting the fierce competition, with eight teams fighting for supremacy in a highly charged atmosphere. Featuring high-stakes encounters, the tournament promises exciting cricket and fierce rivalries, especially as the action unfolds across two cricket-loving nations.
Sunil Gavaskar picks favorites for Champions Trophy 2025
In the run-up to the prestigious event, former Indian cricket captain Sunil Gavaskar has made his prediction for the tournament favourites, backing Pakistan to claim the top spot. talking Star SportsGavaskar pointed out that playing in home conditions gives Pakistan a major advantage, making them tough competitors.
He pointed out that it is always a challenge to defeat a team when playing on a familiar ground, as was evident when India, despite their impressive form ahead of the 2023 ODI World Cup final, eventually lost in the final. Gavaskar acknowledged India’s dominant run in the tournament but stressed that Pakistan’s home advantage would make them the team to beat in the upcoming competition.
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“The tag of favorites 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 put in clinical performances and won ten matches on the trot. So I think 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 the encounter 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 around the world. With both teams known for their passionate fans and the rich history of their rivalry, the match will be an exciting contest. Gavaskar’s comments on home advantage for Pakistan add further intrigue to the encounter as fans anticipate a riveting battle on the field.
