Know Your Opponents: Squads of Teams India Will Face in the Group Stage of ICC Champions Trophy 2025
India will kick off their ICC Champions Trophy 2025 campaign against Bangladesh. As always, India enters the tournament as one of the favorites. The Men in Blue have been in excellent form in white-ball cricket, reaching the final of the ICC Cricket World Cup 2023 and winning the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2024. However, India will be without star pacer Jasprit Bumrah, who couldn’t recover from a back injury in time for the tournament. Interestingly, India will be the only team taking five spinners to the competition. India has been placed in Group A, alongside hosts Pakistan, Bangladesh, and New Zealand. All of India’s group-stage matches will be played in Dubai. India’s campaign begins against Bangladesh on Thursday, February 20. They will face arch-rivals Pakistan on Sunday, February 23, followed by a match against New Zealand on March 2 to conclude the group stage. What are the squads of teams whom India will face in group stage of ICC Champions Trophy 2025 The squads of India’s opponents in the ICC Champions Trophy 2025 group stage—Bangladesh, Pakistan, and New Zealand are listed below Bangladesh Najmul Hossain Shanto (capt), Mushfiqur Rahim (wk), Towhid Hridoy, Soumya Sarkar, Tanzid Hasan, Mahmudullah, Jaker Ali, Mehidy Hasan Miraz, Rishad Hossain, Taskin Ahmed, Mustafizur Rahman, Parvez Hossain, Nasum Ahmed, Tanzim Hasan, Nahid Rana Pakistan Mohammad Rizwan (C), Salman Ali Agha (Vc), Babar Azam, Fakhar Zaman, Kamran Ghulam, Saud Shakeel, Tayyab Tahir, Faheem Ashraf, Khsudil Shah, Usman Khan, Abrar Ahmed, Akif Javed, Mohammad Hasnain, Naseem Shah, Shaheen Shah Afridi New Zealand Mitchell Santner (c), Michael Bracewell, Mark Chapman, Devon Conway, Lockie Ferguson, Matt Henry, Tom Latham, Daryl Mitchell, Will O’Rourke, Glenn Phillips, Rachin Ravindra, Ben Sears, Nathan Smith, Kane Williamson, Will Young. Welcome to E2Bet! Play fun games and experience the excitement!
Complete Schedule for Mumbai Indians in WPL 2025
Harmanpreet Kaur to Lead Mumbai Indians in WPL 2025 The Women’s Premier League (WPL) 2025 is set to kick off on February 14, 2025. The first two seasons of the tournament saw Mumbai Indians (MI) win the title in 2023, followed by Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) in 2024. WPL 2025 will feature five teams: Delhi Capitals, Mumbai Indians, Royal Challengers Bengaluru, UP Warriorz, and Gujarat Giants. MI had a strong showing in WPL 2024, finishing second in the league stage with 10 points from five wins in eight matches. However, their journey ended in the eliminator against RCB. MI will begin their WPL 2025 campaign on February 15 against Delhi Capitals at Kotambi Stadium in Vadodara. Harmanpreet Kaur, who captained the side in WPL 2024, was pivotal to their success, scoring 268 runs in seven matches at an average of 53. Nat Sciver-Brunt was also outstanding, taking 10 wickets during the season. Mumbai Indians Venues for WPL 2025 Mumbai Indians will compete at four venues in WPL 2025: Vadodara, Bengaluru, Lucknow, and Mumbai. They will start with two league matches in Vadodara, then move to Bengaluru for the next three. The team will play one game in Lucknow before finishing their league stage with two matches in Mumbai. Mumbai Indians full schedule for WPL 2025 Feb 15, Sat – Mumbai Indians Women vs Delhi Capitals Women, Kotambi Stadium, Vadodara, 7:30 PM IST / 02:00 PM GMT / 07:30 PM LOCAL Feb 18, Tue – Gujarat Giants Women vs Mumbai Indians Women, Kotambi Stadium, Vadodara, 7:30 PM IST / 02:00 PM GMT / 07:30 PM LOCAL Feb 21, Fri – Royal Challengers Bengaluru Women vs Mumbai Indians Women, M.Chinnaswamy Stadium, Bengaluru, 7:30 PM IST / 02:00 PM GMT / 07:30 PM LOCAL Feb 26, Wed – Mumbai Indians Women vs UP Warriorz Women, M.Chinnaswamy Stadium, Bengaluru, 7:30 PM IST / 02:00 PM GMT / 07:30 PM LOCAL Feb 28, Fri – Delhi Capitals Women vs Mumbai Indians Women, M.Chinnaswamy Stadium, Bengaluru, 7:30 PM IST / 02:00 PM GMT / 07:30 PM LOCAL Mar 06, Thu – UP Warriorz Women vs Mumbai Indians Women, Bharat Ratna Shri Atal Bihari Vajpayee Ekana Cricket Stadium, Lucknow, 7:30 PM IST / 02:00 PM GMT / 07:30 PM LOCAL Mar 10, Mon – Mumbai Indians Women vs Gujarat Giants Women, Brabourne Stadium, Mumbai, 7:30 PM IST / 02:00 PM GMT / 07:30 PM LOCAL Mar 11, Tue – Mumbai Indians Women vs Royal Challengers Bengaluru Women, Brabourne Stadium, Mumbai, 7:30 PM IST / 02:00 PM GMT / 07:30 PM LOCAL Mumbai Indians full squad for WPL 2025 Harmanpreet Kaur (c), Akshita Maheshwari, Amandeep Kaur, Amanjot Kaur, Amelia Kerr, Chloe Tryon, Hayley Matthews, Jintimani Kalita, Keerthana Balakrishnan, Nadine de Klerk, Natalie Sciver, Pooja Vastrakar, Sajeevan Sajana, Sanskriti Gupta, G Kamalini, Yastika Bhatia, Saika Ishaque, Shabnim Ismail. Welcome to E2Bet! Where exciting games and fun are guaranteed!
India’s Major Sports Events in 2025
India will host several major sports events in 2025, including international cricket tournaments, football competitions, and other key sporting activities. These events will showcase India’s growing prominence in the global sports landscape, offering exciting opportunities for both athletes and fans. Notable events include high-profile cricket series, football matches, and multi-sport championships, drawing attention to the country’s infrastructure and sporting capabilities. Kho Kho World Cup will be the first major sports event that will be played in India in 2025. India is set to host a variety of major sports events in 2025, ranging from badminton to cricket. The first notable event will be the Kho Kho World Cup, taking place in Delhi from January 13 to 19, with India facing archrivals Pakistan in the opening match. Following this, the BWF India Open (Super 750) will be held at the KD Jadhav Indoor Hall. In addition to the Super 750 tournament, India will also host three other badminton events, including a Super 300 and two Super 100 tournaments, scheduled for November and December. In February, India will welcome teams for several matches in the FIH Pro League, which serves as a qualifier for the 2026 Men’s Hockey World Cup. The top-ranked team not yet qualified for the World Cup will secure a spot. With the Netherlands, Belgium, and Australia already qualified, India will look to take advantage of this opportunity to book their place in the tournament. The matches will take place in Bhubaneswar, with men’s teams from Spain, the Netherlands, England, and Ireland, and women’s teams from England, the Netherlands, Spain, and Germany, participating. India will also host the Junior Hockey Men’s World Cup in December, with 24 teams participating. Although the venue is still to be confirmed, the event will be a significant highlight. In October, Guwahati will host the BWF Junior World Championships, another key junior tournament. In the realm of shooting, India has been named as the host for the Junior Shooting World Cup, though the exact date and venue are yet to be decided. India to Host Major Sports Tournaments in 2025 India will host several prestigious sports events in 2025. The ICC Women’s World Cup will take place in August and September, featuring eight teams, with India aiming for an improved performance following their T20 World Cup showing. In October, India will also host the Asia Cup, with six teams, including India, competing for the title. In athletics, India will hold the World Para Athletics Championships at Delhi’s Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium in September and October. Additionally, the inaugural Continental Tour bronze meet will take place in Bhubaneswar on August 10, offering valuable exposure for Indian athletes. In boxing, India will host the World Boxing Cup finals in November, marking another significant sporting event in Delhi after the country’s transition from AIBA to World Boxing. Schedule of major sports events in India in 2025 Event Sport Venue Dates Kho Kho World Cup Kho Kho Indira Gandhi Stadium, Delhi January 13–19 India Open (Super 750) Badminton KD Jadhav Indoor Hall, Delhi January 14-19 FIH Men’s Pro League Hockey Bhubaneswar February 15-25 FIH Women’s Pro League Hockey Bhubaneswar February 15-25 ICC Women’s World Cup Cricket Multiple Location August–September Continental Tour Bronze Meet Athletics Bhubaneswar August 10 World Para Athletics Championships Athletics Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium, Delhi September 26 – 5 October Asia Cup Cricket Multiple Location October BWF Junior World Championships Badminton Guwahati October 13-19 Syed Modi International Badminton Lucknow November 25-30 World Boxing Cup Finals Boxing Delhi November Guwahati Masters Badminton Guwahati December 2-7 Odisha Masters Badminton Badminton December 9-14 Junior Men’s Hockey World Cup Hockey TBD December Junior Shooting World Cup Shooting TBD TBD At E2Bet, fun and excitement are guaranteed! Welcome to exciting games!