The ICC Champions Trophy 2025: A Cricketing Spectacle Like No Other
The countdown has begun for the much-anticipated ICC Champions Trophy 2025, set to take place from February 19 to March 9, 2025. Featuring the top eight cricketing nations, this thrilling tournament promises world-class action and intense rivalries, captivating fans across the globe.
Venues and Special Arrangements
Matches will be hosted in Pakistan and Dubai, offering fans a unique blend of iconic stadiums and electrifying atmospheres. Pakistan will stage games in Karachi, Lahore, and Rawalpindi, while matches involving India will be held in Dubai, ensuring seamless participation despite political considerations.
Tournament Format
The teams are divided into two competitive groups:
- Group A: Pakistan, India, New Zealand, Bangladesh
- Group B: Australia, South Africa, England, Afghanistan
Each team will face off against their group rivals in a round-robin format, with the top two teams from each group advancing to the semi-finals. This structure guarantees high-stakes matches at every stage, culminating in an epic finale.
Tournament Schedule
Opening Match: Pakistan vs. New Zealand on February 19, 2025, in Karachi.
India’s Matches:
- Bangladesh vs. India on February 20, 2025 in Dubai.
- Pakistan vs. India on February 23, 2025 in Dubai.
- New Zealand vs. India on March 2, 2025 in Dubai.
Semi-finals:
- Semi-final 1 on March 4, 2025 in Dubai.
- Semi-final 2 on March 5, 2025 in Lahore.
- Final: Scheduled for March 9, 2025, in Lahore or Dubai (depending on India’s qualification).
Complete Match Schedule
Date | Match | Venue |
February 19 | Pakistan vs. New Zealand | Karachi |
February 20 | Bangladesh vs. India | Dubai |
February 21 | Afghanistan vs. South Africa | Karachi |
February 22 | Australia vs. England | Lahore |
February 23 | Pakistan vs. India | Dubai |
February 24 | Bangladesh vs. New Zealand | Rawalpindi |
February 25 | Australia vs. South Africa | Rawalpindi |
February 26 | Afghanistan vs. England | Lahore |
February 27 | Pakistan vs. Bangladesh | Rawalpindi |
February 28 | Afghanistan vs. Australia | Lahore |
March 1 | South Africa vs. England | Karachi |
March 2 | New Zealand vs. India | Dubai |
March 4 | Semi-final 1 | Dubai |
March 5 | Semi-final 2 | Lahore |
March 9 | Final | Lahore or Dubai |

Venues
The tournament will utilize three venues in Pakistan:
- Karachi
- Lahore
- Rawalpindi
All matches involving India will be played at the Dubai International Cricket Stadium, making it a neutral venue for those fixtures.
Tournament Format
The ICC Champions Trophy follows a familiar format:
- Eight teams are divided into two groups of four.
- Each team plays every other team in their group (round-robin).
- The top two teams from each group advance to the semi-finals.
- Winners of the semi-finals compete in the final.
This edition marks the return of the Champions Trophy after its last occurrence in 2017, and it is often referred to as the “Mini World Cup” due to its competitive nature and the participation of top cricketing nations.
Complete Team Squads for ICC Champions Trophy 2025: A Team-Wise Breakdown
Here’s the list of ICC Champions Trophy 2025 full squads:
Group A
- India: Rohit Sharma (C), Shubman Gill (VC), Virat Kohli, Shreyas Iyer, KL Rahul, Hardik Pandya, Axar Patel, Washington Sundar, Kuldeep Yadav, Jasprit Bumrah, Mohammed Shami, Arshdeep Singh, Yashasvi Jaiswal, Rishabh Pant, Ravindra Jadeja
- New Zealand: Mitchell Santner (captain), 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, and Will Young.
- Pakistan EXPECTED Squad: Babar Azam, Mohammad Rizwan, Shaheen Afridi, Shadab Khan, Fakhar Zaman, Kamran Ghulam, Noman Ali, Sajid Khan, Naseem Shah, Ihsanullah, Mohammad Wasim Jr., Haris Rauf, Agha Salman, Usman Qadir, Tayyab Tahir, and Hasan Ali.
- Bangladesh: Najmul Hossain (captain), Tanzid Hasan Tamim, Soumya Sarkar, Parvez Hossain Emon, Mushfiqur Rahim, Tawhid Hridoy, Mahmudullah, Mehidy Hasan, Jaker Ali Anik, Rishad Hossain, Nasum Ahmed, Tanzim Hasan Sakib, Nahid Rana, Taskin Ahmed, Mustafizur Rahman
Group B
- England: Jos Buttler (captain), Jofra Archer, Gus Atkinson, Jacob Bethell, Harry Brook, Brydon Carse, Ben Duckett, Jamie Overton, Jamie Smith, Liam Livingstone, Adil Rashid, Joe Root, Saqib Mahmood, Phil Salt, Mark Wood
- Australia: Pat Cummins (captain), Travis Head, Marnus Labuschagne, Steve Smith, Josh Inglis (wicketkeeper), Alex Carey (wicketkeeper), Mitchell Marsh, Glenn Maxwell, Marcus Stoinis, Matthew Short, Aaron Hardie, Mitchell Starc, Josh Hazlewood, Nathan Ellis, Adam Zampa
- South Africa: Temba Bavuma (captain), Heinrich Klaasen (wicketkeeper), Ryan Rickleton (WK), Aiden Markram, Tristan Stubbs, Tony De Zorzi, Rassie van der Dussen, David Miller, Keshav Maharaj, Tabraiz Shamsi, Kagiso Rabada, Wiaan Mulder, Marco Jansen, Lungi Ngidi, and Anrich Nortje
- Afghanistan: Hashmatullah Shahidi (captain), Rahmat Shah (vice-captain), Rahmanullah Gurbaz (wicketkeeper), Ikram Alikhil (wicketkeeper), Ibrahim Zadran, Sediqullah Atal, Azmatullah Omarzai, Mohammad Nabi, Gulbadin Naib, Rashid Khan, AM Ghazanfar, Noor Ahmad, Fazal Haq Farooqi, Naveed Zadran and Farid Ahmad Malik.
- Reserves: Darwish Rasooli, Nangyal Kharoti, Bilal Sami
India’s Squad for ICC Champions Trophy 2025: Key Players to Watch
India’s squad for the ICC Champions Trophy 2025 hasn’t been officially announced. However, it features a mix of experienced players and emerging talents. The tournament will take place from February 19 to March 9, 2025, in Pakistan and Dubai.
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