The Champions Trophy is the talk of the town in the cricket world, with the tournament set to kick off in Karachi on February 19. Team India will begin their campaign a day later in Dubai, taking on Bangladesh in their opening match on February 20. The Indian team will then face off against the hosts, Pakistan, in Dubai, in what promises to be a thrilling encounter.
You can’t help but wonder, will this be the year India finally avenges their loss to Pakistan in the final of the last Champions Trophy, 8 years ago? The Indian team has won the Champions Trophy title twice before – once as joint winners with Sri Lanka in 2002, and then under the captaincy of MS Dhoni. This time around, they’ll be gunning for their third title. Speaking of the 2002 Champions Trophy, there’s one record that’s gone unbroken for 23 years, and that’s Virender Sehwag’s incredible feat of scoring the most runs with the help of boundaries in a single match.
In the 2002 ICC Champions Trophy, Sehwag scored 126 off 104 balls against England in Colombo, with 90 of those runs coming from boundaries. He smashed 21 fours and 1 six, setting a world record that still stands today. It’s astounding to think that no one has been able to break this record in over two decades – will this be the year someone finally manages to do so?
The Indian team for the ICC Champions Trophy 2025 has been announced, with Rohit Sharma leading the charge as captain. The team includes a mix of experienced players like Virat Kohli, KL Rahul, and Ravindra Jadeja, as well as some younger talent like Shubman Gill and Arshdeep Singh. It’ll be interesting to see how this team dynamic plays out on the field.
As we wait with bated breath for the tournament to begin, one thing’s for sure – the Champions Trophy is going to be an exciting ride, with plenty of twists and turns along the way. Will Sehwag’s record finally be broken, or will it remain unchallenged for another year? Only time will tell.
With the stage set for the ICC Champions Trophy 2025, the Indian team is all geared up to take on the best teams from around the world. It’s going to be a thrilling contest, with some of the biggest names in cricket facing off against each other. What are your thoughts – can India bring home their third Champions Trophy title, and will Sehwag’s record finally be broken?