AI to Transform Fan Experience at ICC Champions Trophy 2025

AI to Revolutionize ICC Champions Trophy 2025 Digital Experience

The ICC Men’s Champions Trophy 2025 is set to introduce groundbreaking AI-powered digital innovations, giving cricket fans an unparalleled experience. Scheduled to return after eight years, the tournament will see the top eight ODI teams battle it out across Pakistan and the UAE from February 19 to March 9.

This edition will introduce AI-driven engagement tools, fantasy cricket challenges, and personalized fan interactions, making it the most digitally immersive ICC event to date.

AI-Powered Fan Engagement

Thanks to ICC’s partnership with NEAR Protocol, the tournament will feature a cutting-edge AI engine that will track fan engagement across ICC’s digital platforms.

ICC Recapped: A personalized tournament summary will be generated for each fan, including their match predictions, Player of the Match votes, and interactive insights.
Match Predictor: Fans can predict match outcomes and vote for the Aramco Player of the Match on ICC’s website.
Top Picks Game: A new game where fans select top performers for each match but can only pick a player once per tournament!

Fantasy Cricket & Digital Innovations

SuperTeam, ICC’s fantasy game powered by FanCraze, will make a return, allowing fans to build teams using ICC Crictos and compete for daily rewards.

New mini-games such as Quests will also be introduced, where players can earn rewards by collecting specific Crictos.

Additionally, ICC will provide Hindi commentary for short-form highlights on its Hindi-language social media channels, making the experience more accessible for a wider audience.

ICC’s Digital Expansion

ICC’s website and app will be the official hub for:
Live scores & statistics
Match highlights
Expert analysis & player features
Daily preview shows

Finn Bradshaw, ICC Head of Digital, emphasized the importance of these advancements:

"Our use of artificial intelligence allows us to tailor the individual experience for millions of fans worldwide. We cannot wait to see fans engage with our digital experience products during the tournament."

Champions Trophy 2025 Kicks Off in Karachi

The much-awaited tournament begins on February 19 at the National Stadium in Karachi, where PAK takes on NZ in the opening match. With AI-driven innovations, interactive games, and enhanced digital experiences, the ICC Champions Trophy 2025 is set to redefine how cricket fans engage with the game.