India`s Champions Trophy Journey Begins with Rohit

India`s Champions Trophy 2025 journey begins with key matches against Bangladesh, Pakistan, and New Zealand, led by Rohit Sharma.

India kicks off its ICC Champions Trophy 2025 campaign against Bangladesh on February 19, 2025. As the tournament unfolds, fans are eager to see how the team, captained by Rohit Sharma, performs in this prestigious event. The match against Bangladesh marks a crucial start for India, setting the tone for their journey in the tournament.

Following the opener, India will face arch-rivals Pakistan on February 23, 2025, a match that promises to be a thrilling encounter given the historical rivalry between the two teams. Additionally, India will take on New Zealand on March 2, 2025, as they aim to secure a strong position in the group stage.

Former player Ravichandran Ashwin has rated the Indian team an impressive 85, noting that the absence of Jasprit Bumrah could have elevated that score even higher. Key players to watch include Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli, both of whom are on the hunt for the top spot on the Champions Trophy`s all-time run-scorers list. Kohli currently holds the 11th position with 529 runs, while Rohit is in 14th place with 481 runs. The record is held by Chris Gayle, who leads with 791 runs.

The tournament, taking place from February 19 to March 9, 2025, in Pakistan and Dubai, features eight teams divided into two groups of four. A total of 12 group-stage matches will precede the semi-finals and the final, making every match critical for the teams involved. Fans are eagerly anticipating the action-packed matches and the potential for records to be shattered during this exciting edition of the Champions Trophy. For more insights on the tournament, check out the Champions Trophy results and explore major records that could be broken.



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