News: India secured their third ICC Champions Trophy title after defeating New Zealand.
About ICC Champions Trophy 2025
- It is a One Day International (ODI) cricket tournament that brings together the world’s top eight teams.
- It was initially known as the ICC Knockout (1998, Dhaka), and the event was renamed the ICC Champions Trophy in 2002.
- It was held every two years until 2009, then shifted to a four-year cycle.
- Format:
- Eight teams were divided into two groups of four.
- Each team played once against the others in their group.
- The top two teams from each group advanced to the semi-finals.
- Qualification Process:
- Previously, the top-eight ODI-ranked teams qualified.
- For 2025, teams qualified based on their performance in the 2023 ICC Men’s Cricket World Cup, with Pakistan securing automatic entry as hosts.
- In 2025, Group A consisted of India, Pakistan, Bangladesh, and New Zealand, while Group B included Australia, Afghanistan, England, and South Africa.
