Pakistan's Fakhar Zaman predicts his four Champions Trophy 2025 semi-finalists

Pakistan’s Fakhar Zaman predicts his four Champions Trophy 2025 semi-finalists

Article Updated On:

January 1 2025

Published On:

January 1 2025

pakistan batsman Fakhar Zaman has revealed its selections for the semi-finalists of the ICC Champions Trophy 2025. After months of speculation, the International Cricket Council (ICC) has resolved the uncertainties about the organization by confirming that the tournament will take place in Pakistan and the United Arab Emirates (UAE). The eight-team event, played in an over-50 format, will feature 15 matches. Notably England It is the only country that has announced its squad so far.

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Champions Trophy 2025: venue and venue details

India’s Champions Trophy 2025 matches moved to Dubai due to Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI)The decision not to send its team to Pakistan, citing security concerns.

The tournament will feature eight teams divided into two groups of four. Group A is made up of Pakistan, India, New Zealand and Bangladesh, while Group B includes AustraliaEngland, South Africa and Afghanistan. Karachi, Lahore and Rawalpindi will host the group stage matches in Pakistan, while Dubai will host the knockout stages, including the semi-finals and final. If India qualify for the final, the match will be played in Dubai, with reserve days for both the semi-finals and final to ensure there are no disruptions due to weather.

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Fakhar Zaman Semifinalists

Speaking on Basit Ali’s YouTube channel, Fakhar expressed confidence in teams from the subcontinent securing a place in the final four. Despite formidable teams like New Zealand, England and Australia, Fakhar included South Africa in his list of semi-finalists.

“Pakistan, India, Afghanistan and South Africa are the teams that I think will make it to the semi-finals.” Fakhar said.

Zaman’s memorable performance in the 2017 Champions Trophy final, where he scored a match-winning century against arch-rivals India, remains a defining moment of his career. His knock ensured Pakistan’s first victory in the Champions Trophy and Fakhar was subsequently named Man of the Match.