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Yes, it’s the penultimate showdown – Champions Trophy Cricket. Often termed as the mini World Cup, the Champion Trophy is a spectacle many cricket fans love to assemble for. And things are pretty different this time. Yes, the Ind Vs Pak match is around the corner but there is something else too. Pakistan is hosting the ICC tournament after decades. How does that impact the sports betting arena? Let’s explore all in this blog.
Major Updates on the ICC Champions Trophy
With co-hosts and reigning champions Pakistan playing New Zealand in Karachi in the opening match of the new ICC Champions Trophy, the competition opens on Wednesday.
T20 global champions India, who defeated England 3-0 in last week’s series and won 10 of 10 games in the Global Cup in late 2023 before losing in the final, enter the competition as heavy favourites to capture the trophy for the third time.
After announcing their refusal to travel to Pakistan for the competition, Rohit Sharma’s team was selected to play all of their games in Dubai, joining Bangladesh, New Zealand, and Pakistan in Group A.
What are the Odds for Winner-Who Will Win?
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Though it is not certain, we have calculated the odds from previous match results, performance in the subcontinent and the form of the players. Here is our list :
India – 13/8
Australia – 4/1
England – 6/1
New Zealand – 7/1
Pakistan – 7/1
South Africa – 7/1
Afghanistan – 20/1
Bangladesh – 100/1
Note that these odds are just a guess and they might change anytime. These are not certain.
Updates from other teams
The ODI world champions, who will be without their whole first-choice speed bowling attack due to injury, are the next shortest-priced team to win what would be a record third title. Steve Smith has been named as their stand-in skipper in place of Pat Cummins
With Brendon McCullum leading the white ball team for the first time, England is ranked as the third favourite at 6/1 to win the Champions Trophy for the first time. However, pressure is already on after losing all three of their recent series in India.
After being placed in Group B, England will first play Australia in Lahore, followed by Afghanistan and South Africa in Karachi. England lost to all three of these teams at the World Cup in India sixteen months ago.
After Pakistan defeated India in the Oval final in 2017, the event was cancelled until its 2021 comeback was announced. This is the first time the competition has been played since then.
Where to bet?
You can easily bet on the most favoured platform. Some of the sports betting platforms offering betting include:
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FAQs
When does the ICC Champions trophy start?
The official ICC champions trophy inauguration ceremony was held on 17th February. The first match will be played between Pakistan and Bangladesh on February 19th.
When is the Ind vs Pak Match?
The Ind Vs Pak match is scheduled to be played in Dubai on the 23rd of February.
Are there groups in the ICC Champions Trophy 2025?
Yes, there are two groups in the tournament. Each group has 4 teams and each team will play 3 matches, before qualifying to go into the semi-finals.
Is ICC Champions Trophy ODI or T20?
ICC Trophy Cricket is ODI. This decision is made to encourage the One Day format, which is believed to lose its lustre between T20 and Test Cricket.
Which team are there in India’s group?
Apart from India, there are three other teams in the same group i.e. Pakistan, New Zealand and Bangladesh.
