Uncertainty looms over warm-up matches in ICC Champions Trophy 2025

This is due to Pakistan, New Zealand, and South Africa being engaged in a tri-series, while India and Bangladesh are set to compete in Dubai

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The ICC Champions Trophy is set to kick off in Karachi on February 19 with a match between Pakistan and New Zealand. However, the chances of teams playing warm-up matches in Pakistan before the tournament appear slim.

This is due to Pakistan, New Zealand, and South Africa being engaged in a tri-series, while India and Bangladesh are set to compete in Dubai.

Additionally, no warm-up matches have yet been scheduled for England, Australia, and Sri Lanka.

The eight participating teams are divided into two groups. Group A includes Pakistan, India, New Zealand, and Bangladesh, while Group B consists of Afghanistan, South Africa, England, and Australia. Pakistan will face New Zealand in the opening match on February 19 in Karachi.