Pakistan is hosting their first major cricket event in almost three decades, but a compromise of the Champions Trophy has meant that the final will be played in Dubai.

South Africa had to take an early morning flight to Dubai the night after playing their final group game in Karachi. With the tournament being played in a hybrid model, both Australia and South Africa

India became the first team to qualify for the final of the ongoing tournament after their four-wicket win against Australia in first semi-final on March 4 in Dubai. The Men in Blue restricted Australia to 264 runs in the first innings. Virat Kohli then guided the chase with an 84-run knock off 98 balls.

With India and New Zealand set to lock horns in the Champions Trophy 2025 final at Dubai, here's how fans can get their hands on the tickets for the high-voltage clash.

Pakistan captain Mohammad Rizwan has won the coin toss and opted to bat first against India in their Group A game at the 2025 Champions Trophy.

India hold their nerve to reach the Champions Trophy final with a four-wicket victory over Australia in Dubai.

India has booked the ticket for the Champions Trophy final by defeating Australia in the semi-finals. Now the final match will not be played in Pakistan, but in Dubai. Because of this, Pakistan will suffer a loss of crores of rupees.