ICC Champions Trophy 2025

The ICC Champions Trophy 2025 is scheduled from February 19 to March 9, 2025, marking its return after an eight-year hiatus. The tournament will be co-hosted by Pakistan and the United Arab Emirates (UAE).

Participating Teams:

The tournament features eight teams divided into two groups:

• Group A:
  • Pakistan (Hosts and defending champions)
  • India
  • New Zealand
  • Bangladesh
• Group B:
  • Australia
  • England
  • South Africa
  • Afghanistan

Notably, Afghanistan will make their debut in this edition, while former champions Sri Lanka did not qualify.

Venues:

Matches will be held across the following venues:

• Pakistan:
  • National Stadium, Karachi
  • Gaddafi Stadium, Lahore
  • Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium, Rawalpindi
• United Arab Emirates:
  • Dubai International Cricket Stadium, Dubai

India’s matches are scheduled to be played in Dubai.

Tournament Format:

The Champions Trophy will follow a group stage and knockout format:

• Group Stage: Each team plays the others in their group once.
• Knockout Stage: The top two teams from each group advance to the semi-finals, leading to the final.

Key Fixtures:

• Opening Match: Pakistan vs. New Zealand on February 19, 2025, at National Stadium, Karachi.
• India vs. Pakistan: February 23, 2025, at Dubai International Cricket Stadium.

The final is scheduled for March 9, 2025, with the venue to be confirmed.

Broadcasting in India:

In India, matches will be broadcast on Star Sports and available for streaming on Disney+ Hotstar.