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The ICC Champions Trophy 2025 is set to be a landmark event in the international cricket calendar, marking the return of one of the sport’s most prestigious tournaments. Organized by the International Cricket Council (ICC), it will bring together the top eight teams from around the world. Scheduled to take place from 15 February to 9 March 2025 across iconic venues in Pakistan (Lahore, Karachi, Rawalpindi) and India matches will be take place at Dubai Cricket Stadium, the Champions Trophy offers players a chance to showcase their skills on a global stage and compete for one of cricket’s most coveted titles. This is more than just a tournament; it is a battle for supremacy among the best in the game.

Champions Trophy 2025 Tournament Details

Here is the detailed information about the ICC Champions Trophy 2025:

Feature	Details
Tournament Name	ICC Champions Trophy 2025
Organizer	International Cricket Council (ICC)
Host Country	Pakistan & UAE (India’s matches in Dubai)
Start Date	February 19, 2025
End Date	March 9, 2025
Total Teams	8
Total Matches	15
Match Format	One Day International (ODI)
Group Stage Format	Round-robin within two groups
Knockout Stage	Top two teams from each group advance to semi-finals
Final Venue	Gaddafi Stadium, Lahore (If India qualifies, final will be in Dubai)
Match Timing	All matches start at 2:00 PM PST

Teams in Champions Trophy 2025

The tournament will feature eight top-tier teams, divided into two groups:

• Group A: Pakistan, India, New Zealand, Bangladesh
• Group B: South Africa, Australia, Afghanistan, England

The top two teams from each group will qualify for the semi-finals. If India reaches the final, the match will be played in Dubai instead of Lahore.

Champions Trophy 2025 Schedule

The 2025 ICC Champions Trophy is scheduled from February 19 to March 9, 2025, featuring eight top international teams. The tournament will be hosted across four venues: Karachi, Lahore, Rawalpindi in Pakistan, and Dubai in the United Arab Emirates. Due to political tensions, India’s matches will be held in Dubai.

Date	Match	Venue	Time (PST)
February 19	Pakistan vs New Zealand	National Stadium, Karachi	2:00 PM
February 20	Bangladesh vs India	Dubai International Stadium, Dubai	2:00 PM
February 21	Afghanistan vs South Africa	National Stadium, Karachi	2:00 PM
February 22	Australia vs England	Gaddafi Stadium, Lahore	2:00 PM
February 23	Pakistan vs India	Dubai International Stadium, Dubai	2:00 PM
February 24	Bangladesh vs New Zealand	Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium	2:00 PM
February 25	Australia vs South Africa	Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium	2:00 PM
February 26	Afghanistan vs England	Gaddafi Stadium, Lahore	2:00 PM
February 27	Pakistan vs Bangladesh	Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium	2:00 PM
February 28	Afghanistan vs Australia	Gaddafi Stadium, Lahore	2:00 PM
March 1	South Africa vs England	National Stadium, Karachi	2:00 PM
March 2	New Zealand vs India	Dubai International Stadium, Dubai	2:00 PM
March 4	IND vs AUS, Semi Final 1	Dubai International Stadium, Dubai	2:00 PM
March 5	SA vs NZ, Semi Final 2	Gaddafi Stadium, Lahore	2:00 PM
March 9	IND vs NZ, Final	Dubai International Stadium, Dubai	2:00 PM

Tournament Format: How ICC Champions Trophy 2025 Will End

The ICC Champions Trophy 2025 follows a structured knockout-based format with a mix of round-robin group matches and elimination rounds. Below is the detailed format:

1. Group Stage

• 8 teams are divided into two groups (Group A & Group B).
• Each team plays 3 matches (one against each group opponent).
• Points System:
  • Win = 2 points
  • No Result/Tie = 1 point
  • Loss = 0 points
• The top two teams from each group advance to the semi-finals.

2. Knockout Stage

Semi-Finals

• Semi-final 1: Winner of Group A vs. Runner-up of Group B.
• Semi-final 2: Winner of Group B vs. Runner-up of Group A.
• The winners of the semi-finals progress to the final.
• If a semi-final is washed out, the team that finished higher in the group advances.

Final

• Winners of both semi-finals face off in the final.
• The final will be played at Gaddafi Stadium, Lahore.
• However, if India qualifies for the final, it will be moved to Dubai due to political reasons.
• In case of a tie or no result in the final, the team with a better group stage record will be declared the winner.

Key Features of the Format:

• Short and Competitive – Only 15 matches in total.
• No Super Sixes or Super Eights – A straightforward knockout format.
• Day-Night Matches – All games start at 2:00 PM PST.
• High-Stakes Rivalries – Fewer matches ensure every game matters.

This format ensures an intense, action-packed tournament with no room for complacency.

Points Table

The points table will be a key feature of the Champions Trophy 2025, as it will decide which teams progress to the playoffs. Teams earn points for every match they win. At the end of the league stage, the top four teams based on their points will advance to the playoffs.

Group A

Position	Team	Matches Played	Wins	Losses	Tied	No Result	Points	Net Run Rate
Q 1st	India	3	3	0	0	0	6	+0.715
Q 2nd	New Zealand	3	2	1	0	0	4	+0.267
3rd	Bangladesh	3	0	2	0	1	0	-0.443
4th	Pakistan	3	0	2	0	1	0	-1.087

Group B

Position	Team	Matches Played	Wins	Losses	Tied	No Result	Points	Net Run Rate
Q 1st	South Africa	3	2	0	0	1	5	+2.395
Q 2nd	Australia	3	1	0	0	2	4	+0.475
3rd	Afghanistan	3	1	1	0	1	3	-0.990
4th	England	3	0	3	0	0	0	-1.159

Points System:

• Win: 2 Points
• No Result/Tie: 1 Point
• Loss: 0 Points
• Net Run Rate (NRR): Used to break ties if teams have equal points.

Champions Trophy 2025 Complete Squad

The ICC Champions Trophy 2025 is set to feature eight top cricketing nations, each announcing their squads for the tournament scheduled from February 19 to March 9, 2025. Below is a comprehensive overview of the participating teams and their selected players:

Tournament Venues

Matches will be held across several venues in Pakistan and the UAE:

• Pakistan:
  • National Stadium, Karachi: Set to host the opening match and other key fixtures.
  • Gaddafi Stadium, Lahore: Slated for significant matches, including a semi-final and potentially the final.
  • Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium, Rawalpindi: Will see a series of group stage matches.
• United Arab Emirates:
  • Dubai International Cricket Stadium, Dubai: Designated as the neutral venue for all matches involving India, including a high-profile clash against Pakistan and a semi-final. If India reaches the final, it will also be held here.

Champions Trophy Today Live Match

Don’t miss any action with the Champions Trophy Live Streaming! Stay up-to-date with every ball, boundary, and wicket as today’s match unfolds. Whether it’s a nail-biting chase or a crucial bowling spell, the live score keeps you in the loop with real-time updates and key moments. Follow the ICC Champions Trophy Live Score for instant highlights and exciting updates from today’s live match!

ICC Champions Trophy Winners List

Year	Host Nation(s)	Winner	Runner-Up
1998	Bangladesh	South Africa	West Indies
2000	Kenya	New Zealand	India
2002	Sri Lanka	Sri Lanka and India	None
2004	England	West Indies	England
2006	India	Australia	West Indies
2009	South Africa	Australia	New Zealand
2013	England and Wales	India	England
2017	England and Wales	Pakistan	India
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ICC Champions Trophy Most Successful Team By Matches Played

Team	Matches Played	Wins	Titles Won	Final Appearances
India	31	20	2	5
England	26	15	0	3
West Indies	24	13	1	3
Sri Lanka	27	14	1 (shared)	2
Australia	25	13	2	3

All-Time Top 5 Run Scorers

Rank	Runs	Player	Team	Matches	Innings	Period
1	791	Chris Gayle	West Indies	17	17	2002–2013
2	741	Mahela Jayawardene	Sri Lanka	22	21	2000–2013
3	701	Shikhar Dhawan	India	10	10	2013–2017
4	683	Kumar Sangakkara	Sri Lanka	22	21	2000–2013
5	665	Sourav Ganguly	India	13	11	1998–2004

All-Time Top 5 Wickets-takers

Rank	Wickets	Player	Team	Matches	Innings	Period
1	28	Kyle Mills	New Zealand	15	15	2002–2013
2	24	Muttiah Muralitharan	Sri Lanka	17	15	1998–2009
3	24	Lasith Malinga	Sri Lanka	15	15	2006–2017
4	22	Brett Lee	Australia	16	15	2000–2009
5	21	Glenn McGrath	Australia	12	12	2000–2006

Broadcasting TV Channels

The Champions Trophy 2025 will be broadcast live on multiple TV channels and online streaming platforms. This means fans both in Pakistan and around the world will be able to catch all the action. The official broadcasting partners will be announced soon and will offer extensive coverage of the tournament, including live match broadcasts, highlights, and expert analysis. This ensures that fans won’t miss a moment of the excitement and can follow the tournament closely from anywhere.

Licensee	Territories	Linear Channels	App
Disney + HotStar	India+ (also available in Sri Lanka, Bangladesh, Nepal, Bhutan, and the Maldives)	Star Sports Network, Disney+Hotstar	Disney+Hotstar
PTV Sports	Pakistan	PTV Sports	Myco
Ten Sports	Pakistan	Ten Sports	Tamasha
TSM	Bangladesh	Nagorik TV, T Sports	Toffee
E&	MENA	CricLife Max	StarzON, StarzPlay
Sky Sports	UK & Northern Ireland	Sky Sports Cricket, Sky Sports Main Event	Sky Sports
SuperSport	Sub-Saharan Africa	SS Cricket	SuperSport, DSTV
Willow	USA & Canada	Willow TV (USA & Canada), Willow Xtra (USA only)	Willow TV, CricBuzz
ESPN Caribbean	Caribbean Islands	ESPN Caribbean	ESPN Play Caribbean
Amazon	Australia	–	Prime Video
Sky TV NZ	New Zealand	Sky Sport 1, Sky Sport 3	Sky Sport Now, Sky Go
Maharaja TV	Sri Lanka	TV1	icc.tv
Ariana TV	Afghanistan	ATN	icc.tv
PNG Digicel	Papua New Guinea	TVWAN Action	icc.tv
ICC	ROW (Rest of the World)	–	icc.tv

How to Watch ICC Champions Trophy for Free?

Great news for cricket fans! You can stream the 2025 ICC Champions Trophy for free on these platforms:

🇧🇩 Bangladesh – Toffee (free)
🇦🇺 Australia – Prime Video (free with 30-day trial)
🇨🇦 Canada – Willow
🇮🇳 India – JioStar, Hotstar
🇳🇿 New Zealand – Sky TV NZ
🇵🇰 Pakistan – Tamasha (free), PTV Sports (free)
🇬🇧 UK – Sky Sports
🇺🇸 USA – Willow, Sling TV

FAQs

About ICC Champions Trophy 2025

The ICC Champions Trophy 2025 promises to be an unforgettable tournament with world-class cricket, fierce competition, and the excitement of the game at its best. Whether you’re a fan of India, Pakistan, Australia, England, or any of the other participating teams, this tournament is one not to be missed. Get ready for some of the best cricket action in the world!

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ICC Champions Trophy 2025 Matches

Pakistan vs New Zealand - 1st Match, Group A | Bangladesh vs India - 2nd Match, Group A | Afghanistan vs South Africa - 3rd Match, Group B | Australia vs England - 4th Match, Group B | Pakistan vs India - 5th Match, Group A | Bangladesh vs New Zealand - 6th Match, Group A | Australia vs South Africa - 7th Match, Group B | Afghanistan vs England - 8th Match, Group B | Pakistan vs Bangladesh - 9th Match, Group A | Afghanistan vs Australia - 10th Match, Group B | England vs South Africa - 11th Match, Group B | New Zealand vs India - 12th Match, Group A | IND vs AUS, 1st Semi-Final | SA vs NZ, 2nd Semi-Final | TBA vs TBA, Final |

ICC Champions Trophy 2025 Teams

PAKISTAN | NEW ZEALAND | BANGLADESH | INDIA | AFGHANISTAN | SOUTH AFRICA | AUSTRALIA | ENGLAND