DUBAI: With the ICC Champions Trophy 2025 just weeks away, cricket fever is hitting new heights as top teams begin their final preparations.

India, led by Rohit Sharma, will shift focus to the tournament right after their final ODI against England on February 12 in Ahmedabad. The Men in Blue will set up camp in Dubai before their opening clash against Bangladesh on February 20. With powerhouses like Virat Kohli, Jasprit Bumrah, and young guns Yashasvi Jaiswal and Shubman Gill in the mix, fans will get a close-up look at India’s road to glory.

Bangladesh, India’s Group A rivals, will also touch down by February 15, making Dubai the epicenter of pre-tournament action.

While India kicks off their campaign against Bangladesh, the match the world is waiting for is the high-voltage showdown against Pakistan on February 23. With limited encounters between the two giants outside ICC and continental events, the Dubai face-off promises to be a spectacle. Pakistan, led by Mohammad Rizwan, will be aiming to defend their title, with Fakhar Zaman’s return adding firepower to their squad—especially after his heroics in the 2017 final against India.

The Champions Trophy will see the world’s top eight teams battle it out in 15 matches over 19 days, with every game a crucial step toward the coveted trophy.