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ICC CT 2025 Teams Ranking, Standings, Results, Net Run-Rate, Qualifiers

insidetrack IndiaFebruary 21, 2025

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Champions Trophy 2025 Points Table: Shubman Gill’s unbeaten century helped India finish off Bangladesh six wickets to start their Champions Trophy campaign on Thursday. India will next play arch-rival Pakan on Sunday, in Dubai. Meanwhile, Bangladesh will take on New Zealand in Rawalpindi on Monday.
ICC Champions Trophy 2025 All Team Squads
Defending champions Pakan have lost their opening match against New Zealand 60 runs. Their clash against India will be a do-or-die and if they will lose the hosts will be out of the tournament. However, on Friday, the action will shift to Group B, where Afghanan will lock horns against South Africa at the National Stadium in Karachi.
ICC Champions Trophy 2025 Points Table, Teams Standings
Eight teams are separated into two groups with two teams from either roster qualifying for the semi-finals. India, hosts Pakan, New Zealand and Bangladesh form Group A. Australia, England, South Africa and Afghanan complete the second group.
Group A

Group B

insidetrack IndiaFebruary 21, 2025

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