The 9th edition of the ICC Champions Trophy is proposed to be held in Pakistan and this tournament will be played in February-March 2025 next year. Champions Trophy 2025 is the third biggest and most watched event of the ICC.
According to the released ICC Champions Trophy 2025 Schedule, the top 8 teams of the world will compete against each other in the tournament. However, there is still a fear that due to security concerns, there may be changes in the ICC Champions Trophy 2025 Venue. According to the Champions Trophy 2025 Schedule released by the ICC, the entire tournament will be played in Pakistan.
The tournament will start on February 19 and the final match of the tournament will be played on March 9 according to the champion trophy match schedule. The highly anticipated match of IND vs PAK will be played in Lahore on March 1.
Teams included in ICC Champions Trophy 2025
The top-7 teams in the ODI rankings directly qualify for the Champions Trophy tournament and there is 1 host team. According to the ICC Champions Trophy 2025 Schedule, West Indies and Sri Lanka will not be a part of the tournament due to missing out on qualifying. Here is the list of champions trophy teams:
- Pakistan
- India
- Bangladesh
- Australia
- England
- Afghanistan
- New Zealand
- South Africa
ICC Champions Trophy 2025 Groups
According to the Champions Trophy 2025 Schedule released by the ICC, two groups have been formed in this tournament of eight teams – Group A and Group B. Eight teams have been divided into groups of 4-4 and all teams will play each other in the group stage. Each team in the league stage will play 3 matches and in this way, the top 2 teams from both groups will qualify for the semi-final matches.
The two teams winning the semi-final matches will play for the title in the final. ICC Champions Trophy 2025 Groups are as follows:-
Group A: India, Pakistan, Bangladesh, New Zealand
Group B: Afghanistan, Australia, England, South Africa
ICC Champions Trophy 2025 Complete Schedule
According to the Champions trophy schedule released by the ICC, the tournament will start on February 19 with a match between Pakistan and New Zealand in Karachi. A total of 15 matches will be played in this 20-day tournament and the final match of the tournament will be played in Lahore on March 9. A reserve day has also been kept for the final match.
Let’s take a look at the ICC Champions Trophy 2025 schedule cricbuzz
| Date | Match | Group/Stage | Venue | Time |
| 19 February, Wednesday | Pakistan vs New Zealand | GroupA | National Stadium, Karachi | 2:30 PM |
| 20 February, Thursday | India vs Bangladesh | Group A | Dubai International Stadium | 2:30 PM |
| 21 February, Friday | Afghanistan vs South Africa | Group B | National Stadium, Karachi | 2:30 PM |
| 22 February, Saturday | Australia vs England | Group B | Gaddafi Stadium, Lahore | 2:30 PM |
| 23 February, Sunday | India vs Pakistan | Group A | Dubai International Stadium | 2:30 PM |
| 24 February, Monday | Bangladesh vs New Zealand | Group A | Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium | 2:30 PM |
| 25 February, Tuesday | Australia vs South Africa | Group B | Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium | 2:30 PM |
| 26 February, Wednesday | Afghanistan vs England | Group B | Gaddafi Stadium, Lahore | 2:30 PM |
| 27 February, Thursday | Pakistan vs Bangladesh | Group A | Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium | 2:30 PM |
| 28 February, Friday | Australia vs Afghanistan | Group B | Gaddafi Stadium, Lahore | 2:30 PM |
| 1 March, Saturday | England vs South Africa | Group B | National Stadium, Karachi | 2:30 PM |
| 2 March, Sunday | India vs New Zealand | Group A | Dubai International Stadium | 2:30 PM |
| 4 March, Tuesday | Semi-final 1 | Semi-Final | Dubai International Stadium | 2:30 PM |
| 5 March, Wednesday | Semi-final 2 | Semi-Final | Gaddafi Stadium, Lahore | 2:30 PM |
| 9 March, Sunday | Winner Semi-final 1 vs Winner Semi-final 2 | Final | Gaddafi Stadium, Lahore/Dubai International Stadium | 2:30 PM |
ICC Champions Trophy 2025 Format
The 9th edition of the ICC Champions Trophy to be played in Pakistan from 19 February to 9 March will be played on the lines of the Champions Trophy format held in England in 2017, that is, this tournament will be played in ODI format. The ICC Champions Trophy is also called the Mini World Cup.
ICC Champions Trophy 2025 Venues
According to the Champions Trophy 2025 Schedule released by the ICC, this tournament will be played in Pakistan in February-March next year and all the matches of the tournament will be held in three cities of Pakistan. Since the security situation in Pakistan is not foolproof, the tournament has been limited to only three stadiums in three cities.
The three cities of Pakistan included in the ICC Champions Trophy 2025 Venue are Lahore, Karachi, and Rawalpindi. The Pakistan Cricket Board started the renovation work of all these three stadiums long ago given the Champions Trophy 2025.
Conclusion
The upcoming ICC Champions Trophy 2025 will attract the eight strongest cricket squads worldwide in a high-risk tournament competition. Cricket fans eagerly anticipate watching the tournament in Pakistan because their country hosts its first major ICC competition in decades while the India and Pakistan match stands out as a must-watch event. Security worries could trigger future adjustments to the selected site. All teams will focus their attention on the competition for the ODI format tournament trophy while entering the final preparations phase. Cricket fans await a spectacular tournament between the rewriting of historical records like most runs in champions trophy or the familiar championship win.
ICC Champions Trophy Schedule FAQs
1. When will the ICC Champions Trophy 2025 begin?
The ICC Champions Trophy 2025 matches will start on February 19 and the final match will take place on March 9, 2025.
2. Where will the ICC Champions Trophy 2025 be played?
The ICC matches will be held in Pakistan through venues located in Lahore, Karachi, and Rawalpindi based on the official schedule. Matches of Team India will be played in UAE.
3. How many teams will participate in the Champions Trophy 2025?
Eight teams which include India and Pakistan alongside Australia England South Africa New Zealand Bangladesh and Afghanistan will fight for tournament supremacy.
