Champions Trophy 2025 / Who will umpire in India-Pakistan match? ICC gave this responsibility to them

Champions Trophy 2025: The ICC Champions Trophy 2025 is set to commence on February 19 in Karachi, with the final match scheduled for March 9. However, the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) refused to send the Indian team to Pakistan due to security concerns. As a result, the tournament will be conducted in a hybrid model. The Indian team will play all its matches in Dubai, including the highly anticipated clash against arch-rivals Pakistan.

India-Pakistan Mega Clash: Date and Venue

The much-awaited match between India and Pakistan will take place on March 23 at the Dubai International Stadium. Cricket fans are extremely excited about this game as both teams will face each other in an ICC tournament after a long time.

Who Will Officiate the Match?

The ICC has appointed experienced umpires for the India-Pakistan encounter:

• On-field Umpires: Paul Reiffel and Richard Illingworth
• TV Umpire: Michael Gough
• Fourth Umpire: Adrian Holdstock
• Match Referee: David Boon

These umpires have extensive experience in international cricket, ensuring that the match will be conducted fairly and at the highest standards.

Umpiring Panel for Other Key Matches

India vs. Bangladesh (February 20, Dubai)

• On-field Umpires: Paul Reiffel, Adrian Holdstock
• TV Umpire: Richard Illingworth
• Fourth Umpire: Michael Gough
• Match Referee: David Boon

India vs. New Zealand (March 2, Dubai)

• On-field Umpires: Michael Gough, Richard Illingworth
• TV Umpire: Adrian Holdstock
• Fourth Umpire: Paul Reiffel
• Match Referee: David Boon

India vs. Pakistan in Champions Trophy History

India and Pakistan have faced each other five times in the history of the Champions Trophy. Out of these, Pakistan has won three times, while India has secured victory twice.

Previous Encounter (2017 Final)

In the 2017 Champions Trophy final, Pakistan defeated India to win the title. This loss still lingers in the minds of Indian fans, and the Indian team now has a golden opportunity to seek revenge.

Can Team India Avenge the 2017 Loss?

This time, the Indian team is well-prepared and determined to make an impact. Led by experienced players like Virat Kohli, Rohit Sharma, and Jasprit Bumrah, Team India is ready to deliver a strong performance in the tournament, with their focus set on defeating Pakistan.

The ICC Champions Trophy 2025 is shaping up to be a memorable tournament for cricket lovers. Now, it remains to be seen which team will emerge victorious in this high-voltage clash!