The ninth edition of the ICC Champions Trophy is returning after more than two decades and the event will be hosted on the ground of Pakistan. Pakistan will be the host country for the ninth edition of the Champions Trophy which is a flagship program of the ICC. ICC gave the rights for the upcoming 2029 champions trophy to the Indian grounds.
The ICC Champions Trophy will take place in Pakistan from February to March 2025. Organized by the International Cricket Council, this One Day International(ODI) cricket tournament will feature a round-robin and knockout format. There will be 8 teams participating in a total of 15 matches.
Pakistan, the reigning champions from the 2017 edition, will defend their title as the Champions Trophy makes its comeback and the Indian team having won only once will be eagerly waiting to take on the defeat of the 2017 champions trophy. The tournament, which was put on hold after 2017, is being revived for a new edition.
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Latest News:- The ICC Champions Trophy 2025 tour has started in Pakistan, exciting cricket fans across the country. However, there is still confusion about the tournament’s official schedule and which country will actually host it. Pakistan, the defending champions, were set to host the 2025 edition, but tensions with the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) over security concerns have caused delays. Despite the uncertainty, the Champions Trophy is touring Pakistan, with stops in cities like Skardu, Murree, and Hunza. The tour will end on November 24, but some, including former cricketer Moin Khan, question the timing, given the lack of clarity about the event’s final details.
ICC Champions Trophy 2025 Schedule, Venue and Dates
The schedule for the ICC Champions Trophy 2025, which will be held in Pakistan, is set to be announced on November 11, 2024. The tournament, returning after an eight-year break, However, India’s participation is still uncertain due to ongoing political and security concerns, with the BCCI awaiting government clearance. If India does not play in Pakistan, a “hybrid model” could see them compete in the UAE, as was done during the 2023 Asia Cup. The eagerly anticipated India-Pakistan clash is scheduled for March 1, 2025, in Lahore, depending on the resolution of these issues.
The teams will be divided into two different groups with each group having 4 teams. The top two teams from each group will advance to the semi-finals/ or the Knockouts stage, this stage would consist of semi-finals followed by the final match.
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ICC Champions Trophy 2025 Schedule
| Date | Match | Venue |
|---|---|---|
| February 19 | New Zealand vs Pakistan | Karachi |
| February 20 | Bangladesh vs India | Lahore |
| February 21 | Afghanistan vs South Africa | Karachi |
| February 22 | Australia vs England | Lahore |
| February 23 | New Zealand vs India | Lahore |
| February 24 | Pakistan vs Bangladesh | Rawalpindi |
| February 25 | Afghanistan vs England | Lahore |
| February 26 | Australia vs South Africa | Rawalpindi |
| February 27 | Bangladesh vs New Zealand | Lahore |
| February 28 | Afghanistan vs Australia | Rawalpindi |
| March 1 | Pakistan vs India | Lahore |
| March 2 | South Africa vs England | Rawalpindi |
| March 5 | 1st Semi-final – TBC vs TBC | Karachi |
| March 6 | 2nd Semi-final – TBC vs TBC | Rawalpindi |
| March 9 | Champions Trophy 2025 Final | Lahore |
This schedule is expected and is as per the reports of the Telegraph. The Final schedule will be updated once the ICC releases the official schedule of the tournament, so stay updated for the same.
Mark your calendars, cricket fans! The 2025 highly anticipated ICC Champions Trophy is expected to return to Pakistan in February and March of 2025 (exact dates to be confirmed). Get ready for an exciting month as the top eight ODI teams compete for the championship. Here’s a preview of the possible schedule, with matches taking place in Lahore, Rawalpindi, and Karachi (locations may change).
ICC Champions Trophy 2025 Format
The ninth edition of the ICC Champions Trophy would be the same as the 2017 eighth edition where a total of eight teams would compete in the ODI 50 over format and the teams that would participate would be the ones who are listed in the top 8 ranks of the ICC (International Cricket Council) based on their rankings from the 2023 Cricket World Cup group stage.
ICC Champions Trophy 2025: Knockout Stage Format
The 2025 ICC Champions Trophy will follow a familiar format with two groups of four teams each. The top two teams from each group will move on to the Semi-Finals. In the knockout stage, the winner of Group 1 will face the runner-up of Group 2, and the winner of Group 2 will play against the runner-up of Group 1 in the Semi-Finals. The winners of these two semi-final matches will then compete in the final to determine the champion. The exact teams and match details will be announced as the tournament progresses.
| Match | Team 1 | Team 2 |
| Semi-final 1 | Winner of Group 1 | Runner-up of Group 2 |
| Semi-final 2 | Winner of Group 2 | Runner-up of Group 1 |
| Final | Winner of Semi-final 1 (SF1W) | Winner of Semi-final 2 (SF2W) |
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The details of the team’s qualifying will be updated further as the championship starts. So stay updated with us on this.
ICC Champions Trophy 2025: Groups
The ICC Champions Trophy is an event of glory and eyes from fans all around the world is on this tournament. As the tentative schedule is released, the team groups have also been finalized.
Here is the group Details for the ICC Champions Trophy 2025:
Group A:
- India
- Pakistan
- New Zealand
- Bangladesh
Group B:
- England
- South Africa
- Australia
- Afghanistan
According to the leaked provisional schedule, Group A Team India will begin their campaign against Bangladesh on February 20 in Lahore. The tournament will start a day earlier, on February 19, with hosts Pakistan facing New Zealand in Karachi.
ICC Champions Trophy 2025 Venue
The tournament will be hosted on the ground of Pakistan in February 2025 across various venues including one from Islamabad known to be a very “high-tech” cricket stadium. While the other venues are Karachi, Lahore, and Rawalpindi. These are the venues which PCB is planning to host the upcoming ICC Men’s Champions trophy. The final of the tournament is expected to take place in Lahore, where almost all of the Indian team’s matches are fixed.
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However, due to political unrest and tensions between the two countries India and Pakistan, the venue locations can be altered like the 2023 Cricket World Cup, and can take place in hybrid mode.
Indian Cricket team is unlikely to travel to Pakistan for the 2025 ICC Champions Trophy. BCCI will ask ICC to host matches in Dubai or Sri Lanka: BCCI sources to ANI pic.twitter.com/o7INJKhk1E
— ANI (@ANI) July 11, 2024
The location of the tournament could change, or a mixed approach might be taken. Officials stated, “India faces a difficult decision because the Champions Trophy is an ICC event, but it cannot proceed without government approval.
The Indian government has put a halt to the delusion of “Men in Blue” team participation in the Champions Trophy. Amit Shah has recently made it clear that the Indian team will not be traveling to Pakistan for the upcoming Champions Trophy 2025. Union Home Minister Amit Shah has directly sent the message to Pakistan that “Until there is peace, there will be no talks with Pakistan.” Now the officials are only left with the option to update to a hybrid model to let team India participate, like the old Asia Cup 2023 format.
A bilateral event happening soon is very unlikely.” Meanwhile, the PCB is making sure that all preparations, including security and facilities, are top-notch to ensure a successful and memorable cricket experience.
Here is the ICC Champions Trophy 2025 Venue:
Lahore: Gaddafi Stadium
Karachi: National Stadium
Rawalpindi: Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium
ICC Champions Trophy 2025: Teams Participating
A total of eight teams will be seen battling in the 2025 ICC Champions trophy. These would be the teams that would rank in the top 8 positions based on their rankings from the 2023 Cricket World Cup group stage.
The final standings at the end of the group stage of the ICC ODI World Cup determined the qualifiers for the competition. Here are the teams that are eligible for the 2025 ICC Champions Trophy:
- India
- Pakistan (Host)
- Bangladesh
- New Zealand
- Afghanistan
- South Africa
- Australia
- England
This was the Champions Trophy 2025 teams list for the upcoming cricket mega event in February 2025. India’s participation in the tournament is yet to be confirmed by the BCCI and the BCCI is waiting for the government’s approval on this.
ICC Champions Trophy 2025 Host
Pakistan is the host country for the ICC Champions Trophy, The country will host the matches of the championship on grounds of three locations Karachi, Lahore, and Rawalpindi. Indian team’s matches are fixed on the grounds of Lahore due to some political reasons and it is near to Wagah border which would be a nearby place for Indian fans to visit.
As the host nation, Pakistan automatically qualified for the competition. They were joined by the top seven teams from the group stage of the 2023 Cricket World Cup. Notably, this is the first time that former champions Sri Lanka did not qualify, while Afghanistan will be making their debut in the tournament.
Indian team participation is confirmed and now the team will not be going to Pakistan land for the upcoming Champions Trophy 2025. To avoid any political unrest and citing security concerns the Indian government has not approved the Indian team to go for the tournament.
Jai Shah take on Champions Trophy and Rohit sharma Future
Jai Shah confirms that Rohit Sharma will be handling the leadership duties for the upcoming Champions Trophy. He further elaborated that India has fulfilled the wish of winning the trophy after 11 years of ICC title drought.
He said- “I am confident that under the captaincy of Rohit Sharma, we will win the WTC Final and the Champions Trophy,” Shah said in a video shared by the BCCI.”
Read more: – Champions Trophy 2025 India Squad Players List
FAQ
How many overs are there in a Champions Trophy match?
Champions trophy is a 50 over format ODI-One Day International tournament which is organized under the label of ICC.
Will India play in the Champions Trophy 2025?
India’s participation in the Champions Trophy 2025 is still uncertain due to security and political concerns. The BCCI is in talks with the Indian government to get a final verdict on whether the team will play. If India doesn’t play in Pakistan, there’s a possibility they could play their matches in the UAE, as was done during the 2023 Asia Cup. A final decision is still pending.
When is the next Champions Trophy?
The next championship trophy is scheduled to take place in 2025. This event occurs after every 4 years and after the 2025 champions trophy the next edition will take place in 2029, which will be hosted on Indian grounds.
How many Champions Trophies has India won?
India has only won a single trophy in the champions tournament that was back in the year 2013 under leadership of MS Dhoni. India yet again qualified to the finals of the 2017 champions trophy but then lost it to pakistan with the margin of 180 runs.
How many matches are in the Champions Trophy 2025?
PCB has submitted a schedule for the 15 matches for the Champions Trophy 2025, although the fixed schedule is yet to be released officially.
After how many years will the Champions Trophy take place?
The last edition of the tournament took place in 2017 and after that it was put on hold. So after a total of 7 years, the Champions Trophy is coming back in 2025 for its ninth edition.
