ICC Champions Trophy 2025: India-Pakistan and two other matches to watch
Briefly

The ICC Champions Trophy begins with top teams competing in Pakistan and Dubai, featuring high-stakes matches like the Australia vs. England clash. Australia faces challenges with key players missing, like Pat Cummins and Mitchell Marsh. Meanwhile, England has struggled in recent ODI performances, raising questions about their form. The tournament also highlights the intense rivalry between Pakistan and India, drawing massive ticket sales and viewership due to their history. Both teams meet on Sunday, igniting excitement among fans and significant media coverage.
"The great Ashes rivals clash in Lahore's Gaddafi Stadium on Saturday. Both teams enter the tournament with question marks hanging over them, making the match highly anticipated."
"Australia are without their big three pacemen and other key players, raising doubts about their competitiveness in the tournament."
"Pakistan and India have a deep political rivalry that greatly boosts TV ratings, with their matches drawing massive viewership and ticket demand."
"Despite England's past successes, their recent performance in white-ball cricket has left them struggling, adding to the tension ahead of their match against Australia."
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