New Delhi, Feb. 18 -- The ICC Champions Trophy is making its long-awaited return for the first time since 2017. The prestigious cricket tournament begins on February 19, with hosts Pakistan taking on New Zealand at Karachi's National Stadium.

India will start their campaign in Dubai on February 20 against Bangladesh. The much-anticipated India-Pakistan clash will be on February 23. The two-time champions, the Men in Blue, lost to Pakistan by 180 runs in the 2017 Champions Trophy final.

Unlike previous editions, where the top eight ODI teams automatically qualified, the 2025 ICC Champions Trophy selection was based on the 2023 Cricket World Cup standings.

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