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 has agreed on a hybrid model for the 2025 Champions Trophy and other ICC events from 2024 to 2027. Under this model, India’s matches in Pakistan and Pakistan’s matches in India will be played at neutral venues. This arrangement covers events like the 2025 Women’s World Cup in India and the 2026 Men’s T20 World Cup in India and Sri Lanka. The neutral venues will be approved by the ICC, with the UAE being a top candidate. This decision ends months of uncertainty over the tournament’s location due to political tensions between India and Pakistan.
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, will see India placed in Group A alongside Pakistan, Bangladesh, and New Zealand. India’s participation has been confirmed, as Pakistan has agreed to a ‘hybrid model’ in which some matches, including India’s, will be played in the UAE due to ongoing political and security concerns. The eagerly anticipated India-Pakistan clash is scheduled for February 2023, 2025, in UAE, as per the hybrid model.
The teams will be divided into two groups of four, with the top two teams from each group advancing to the semi-finals or knockout stage, culminating in the final match
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ICC Champions Trophy 2025 Schedule
| Date | Match | Venue |
|---|---|---|
| 19 February | Pakistan v New Zealand | Karachi |
| 20 February | Bangladesh v India | Dubai |
| 21 February | Afghanistan v South Africa | Karachi |
| 22 February | Australia v England | Lahore |
| 23 February | Pakistan v India | Dubai |
| 24 February | Bangladesh v New Zealand | Rawalpindi |
| 25 February | Australia v South Africa | Rawalpindi |
| 26 February | Afghanistan v England | Lahore |
| 27 February | Pakistan v Bangladesh | Rawalpindi |
| 28 February | Afghanistan v Australia | Lahore |
| 1 March | South Africa v England | Karachi |
| 2 March | New Zealand v India | Dubai |
| 4 March | Semi-final 1 | Dubai |
| 5 March | Semi-final 2 | Lahore |
| 9 March | Final | Pakistan (or Dubai) |
Mark your calendars, cricket fans! The much-awaited ICC Men’s Champions Trophy 2025 is set to take place from February 19 to March 9, 2025, in Pakistan and the UAE. With 15 thrilling matches, the tournament will feature the top eight ODI teams competing for the championship. Matches will be held across cities like Lahore, Karachi, and Rawalpindi in Pakistan, and Dubai in the UAE. The final venues may change depending on match outcomes. Don’t miss out on the action.
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) |
Like to know : – Champions Trophy Winners List all time 1998–2024
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
The ICC has officially announced the schedule for the 2025 Champions Trophy. Team India will begin their campaign in Group A against Bangladesh on February 20 Dubai International Cricket Stadium, Dubai. The tournament will kick off a day earlier, on February 19, with hosts Pakistan facing New Zealand in Karachi.
ICC Champions Trophy 2025 Venue
The ICC Men’s Champions Trophy 2025 will be hosted in Pakistan in February 2025, with matches taking place at several venues, Karachi, Lahore, and Rawalpindi. The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) is to host the tournament across these locations, with the final expected to take place in Lahore, If India qualifies for the final, it will be held at the Dubai International Cricket Stadium in Dubai.
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Here is the ICC Champions Trophy 2025 Venue:
Lahore: Gaddafi Stadium
Karachi: National Stadium
Rawalpindi: Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium
UAE: Dubai International Cricket Stadium, Dubai (India Matches)
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.
ICC Champions Trophy 2025 Host
Pakistan is the host country for the ICC Champions Trophy 2025, 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 Dubai International Cricket Stadium due to some political reasons.
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.
India’s participation in the ICC Champions Trophy 2025 has been confirmed, but the Indian team will not be traveling to Pakistan for the tournament. Due to political unrest and security concerns, the Indian government has not approved the team’s travel to Pakistan. As a result, India’s matches will be played at the Dubai International Cricket Stadium in the UAE.
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?
Yes, India will play in the Champions Trophy 2025. However, due to security concerns, about traveling to Pakistan. Instead, India’s matches will be held at the Dubai International Cricket Stadium in the UAE.
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 won the ICC Champions Trophy twice—first in 2002 (shared with Sri Lanka) and again in 2013 under the leadership of MS Dhoni. India reached the final once more in 2017 champions trophy but lost to Pakistan by a margin of 180 runs.
How many matches are in the Champions Trophy 2025?
The ICC Men’s Champions Trophy 2025 will feature a total of 15 matches. This tournament is set to take place from February 19 t
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.
