The ICC Champions Trophy 2025 will take place from February 19 to March 9, 2025, marking the tournament's return after an eight-year hiatus. Pakistan and the United Arab Emirates (UAE) will co-host the event, which will feature the top eight One Day International (ODI) teams.
Participating Teams: The tournament includes eight teams divided into two groups:
Group A:
- Pakistan
- India
- New Zealand
- Bangladesh
Group B:
- Australia
- England
- South Africa
- Afghanistan
Tournament Format: Each team will play three group-stage matches, facing every other team in their group. The top two teams from each group will advance to the semi-finals. The winners of the semi-finals will compete in the final to determine the champion.
Venues: Due to political tensions, India's matches will be held at a neutral venue in Dubai, UAE. The rest of the matches will take place across various cities in Pakistan, including Karachi, Lahore, and Rawalpindi. Notably, the final is scheduled to be held in Lahore.
Prize Money: The total prize pool for the tournament is $6.9 million, a 53% increase from the previous edition in 2017. The champion will receive $2.24 million, while the runner-up will earn $1.12 million.
Schedule: Here is the complete schedule for the ICC Champions Trophy 2025:
| Date | Match | Venue | Time (GMT) | Time (Local) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 19, Wed | Pakistan vs. New Zealand | National Stadium, Karachi | 09:00 | 14:00 |
| Feb 20, Thu | Bangladesh vs. India | Dubai International Cricket Stadium | 09:00 | 13:00 |
| Feb 21, Fri | Afghanistan vs. South Africa | National Stadium, Karachi | 09:00 | 14:00 |
| Feb 22, Sat | Australia vs. England | Gaddafi Stadium, Lahore | 09:00 | 14:00 |
| Feb 23, Sun | Pakistan vs. India | Dubai International Cricket Stadium | 09:00 | 13:00 |
| Feb 24, Mon | Bangladesh vs. New Zealand | Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium | 09:00 | 14:00 |
| Feb 25, Tue | Australia vs. South Africa | Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium | 09:00 | 14:00 |
| Feb 26, Wed | Afghanistan vs. England | Gaddafi Stadium, Lahore | 09:00 | 14:00 |
| Feb 27, Thu | Pakistan vs. Bangladesh | Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium | 09:00 | 14:00 |
| Feb 28, Fri | Afghanistan vs. Australia | Gaddafi Stadium, Lahore | 09:00 | 14:00 |
| Mar 1, Sat | South Africa vs. England | National Stadium, Karachi | 09:00 | 14:00 |
| Mar 2, Sun | New Zealand vs. India | Dubai International Cricket Stadium | 09:00 | 13:00 |
| Mar 4, Tue | 1st Semi-Final (A1 vs. B2) | Dubai International Cricket Stadium | 09:00 | 13:00 |
| Mar 5, Wed | 2nd Semi-Final (B1 vs. A2) | Gaddafi Stadium, Lahore | 09:00 | 14:00 |
| Mar 9, Sun | Final | To Be Confirmed | 09:00 | 14:30 |
Note: The final's venue will be confirmed closer to the date.
For fans in Hyderabad, Telangana, India, the local time is 4 hours and 30 minutes ahead of GMT. Therefore, a match starting at 09:00 GMT will begin at 13:30 local time.
This tournament promises exciting cricket action as top teams compete for the prestigious ICC Champions Trophy.
India's squad for the ICC Champions Trophy 2025 has undergone recent changes due to injuries. Notably, fast bowler Jasprit Bumrah has been ruled out of the tournament due to a lower back injury. Harshit Rana has been named as his replacement, and Varun Chakaravarthy has been included in the squad. Additionally, Yashasvi Jaiswal, Mohammed Siraj, and Shivam Dube have been named as non-traveling reserves.
- Rohit Sharma (Captain)
- Shubman Gill (Vice-Captain)
- Virat Kohli
- Shreyas Iyer
- KL Rahul (Wicketkeeper)
- Rishabh Pant (Wicketkeeper)
- Hardik Pandya
- Axar Patel
- Washington Sundar
- Kuldeep Yadav
- Harshit Rana
- Mohammed Shami
- Arshdeep Singh
- Ravindra Jadeja
- Varun Chakaravarthy
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