ICC Champions Trophy 2025: Will India be able to win title?

India are considered one of the favourites among the strong contenders for the upcoming ICC Champions Trophy. Though the tournament will be organised in Pakistan, India will play all its matches in Dubai because of the hybrid model.

BCCI demanded for neutral venue due to safety concerns of the Indian players in Pakistan. This advantage enables India to concentrate on mastering one set of playing conditions. However, other teams will face the complexity of adjusting to different environments across multiple Pakistani cities.

India have been placed in Group A alongside Bangladesh, Pakistan, and New Zealand, kicking off their campaign against Bangladesh on February 20.

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The Men in Blue will take on arch-rivals Pakistan on February 23, followed by a final group game against New Zealand on March 2. Though these matches will be tough, India’s familiarity with the venue might give them an edge. How they fare in these early games will be critical for advancing in the mega event.

If India manage to qualify for the semifinal, it will further benefit India because their opponent will not have the same level of exposure to the Dubai International Stadium. By the time the semifinal is played, India would have already played three matches in the venue, fully acclimating to its conditions. On the other hand, their rivals may struggle without that experience.

Considering the Dubai advantage, India will be fortunate enough and be in a better position to be among the frontrunners to clinch the coveted title.