Al Jazeera takes a close look as hosts Pakistan face rivals and favourites India in the Champions Trophy open on Sunday.

A total of eight teams divided in two groups will take part in the ICC Champions Trophy 2025. Group A features hosts Pakistan, New Zealand, India, Bangladesh, who’ll also kick-off the tournament. South Africa, Australia, England, and Afghanistan are clubbed in Group B.

According to details, Pakistan opener Imamul Haq, who replaced injured Fakhar Zaman, had reached the United Arab Emirates (UAE).

The Champions Trophy 2025 match between India and Bangladesh will be aired LIVE on the Star Sports and Sports18 channels in India and Live Streaming on JioHotstar App.

The 2025 ICC Champions Trophy is going to be an electric few weeks of ODI cricket from the best international sides in the world, and we can't wait. We've already seen big performances from New Zealand and India,

ICC Champions Trophy campaign got off to the perfect start after comfortably defeating Bangladesh by six wickets at the Dubai International Stadium. An unbeaten century from Shubman Gill eased India to victory in the 47th over of their innings.

India kicked off their Champions Trophy campaign with a six-wicket victory against Bangladesh in a Group A match at the Dubai International Cricket Stadium. Watch in for more details!

Rohit Sharma's Indian side will face Najmul Hossain Shanto-led Bangladesh in the second Group A match of the ICC Champions Trophy 2025 at the Dubai International Stadium on Thursday, February 20.