A Cricket Showdown
The ICC Champions Trophy is a prestigious 50-over cricket tournament that pits the world's best ODI nations against each other. This year, the tournament returns after an eight-year hiatus, with Pakistan and the UAE hosting the exciting competition.
The Champions Trophy features eight teams divided into two groups of four. Each team plays the other teams in their group once, with the top two teams from each group advancing to the semifinals. The winners of the semifinals then face off in the grand final.
Saturday, February 22: Australia vs England at the Gaddafi Stadium, Lahore
Australia vs South Africa at the Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium, Rawalpindi
Australia vs Afghanistan at the Gaddafi Stadium, Lahore
In Australia, the ICC Champions Trophy will be streamed on Amazon's Prime Video, with a Hindi broadcast stream also available. You can also follow the action on ABC Sport's live ScoreCentres and tune in to their live radio coverage.
This year's Champions Trophy marks the first time in almost three decades that an international ICC tournament is being held in Pakistan. It's also the first time since the 1996 Cricket World Cup that Pakistan has hosted such an event, with security concerns previously hindering their ability to do so. Due to ongoing political tensions, India will play all their matches in the UAE, including the semifinals and final if they qualify.
India and Sri Lanka share the honor of being the most recent Champions Trophy winners, having shared the trophy in 2002 after two attempts at the final were washed out.
Get ready for an exciting tournament as the world's best ODI teams battle it out for the coveted Champions Trophy title!
10 Comments
KittyKat
This tournament is all about the love for the game. Pure entertainment and joy for cricket fans.
Noir Black
The Champions Trophy is a prestigious event. It's more than just a cricket tournament, it's a celebration of the sport.
Katchuka
Disappointed that India is playing all their matches in the UAE. It would've been amazing to see them play in Pakistan.
KittyKat
Australia again? They're always in these tournaments. Give other teams a chance!
Katchuka
Who cares about the Champions Trophy anyway? It's not the World Cup.
Answer
Where's the fun? This tournament feels too serious.
The Truth
Tickets are too expensive. This tournament is only for the rich.
ZmeeLove
So excited for the Champions Trophy! Can't wait to see the best teams in the world compete.
Coccinella
Praying for good weather. Pakistan deserves to have a successful tournament.
Marishka
Not a fan of the format. 50-over cricket feels outdated in the age of T