Pakistan is due to host the ninth edition of the ICC Champions Trophy from February 19th-March 9th 2025, when eight of the top men's teams in ODI cricket will take part. Current champions Pakistan will be looking to repeat the success they achieved in 2017. This prestigious cricket event was introduced by the International Cricket Council (ICC) and is sure to bring exciting games combined with top-level skills on show.
Champions Trophy 2025 Host Country
In On November 16, 2021, during the 2021 ICC Men's T20 World Cup, Pakistan (Pak) was announced as the edge of the ICC Champions Trophy. This will be the first major international sporting event with independent hosting in Pakistan since the 2009 attack on the Sri Lankan cricket team. The 1996 Cricket World Cup, which was held in Pakistan, was the last such big tournament. Pakistan was an addition host with India and Sri Lanka.
ICC Champions Trophy Venues
The 2025 ICC Champions Trophy is scheduled in Pakistan from February 19 to March 9, 2025 . The three venues proposed for the tournament are indeed Karachi, Lahore, and Rawalpindi . However, there's been some uncertainty regarding India's participation due to political tensions and security concerns . If India participates, they're scheduled to play all their matches in Lahore .
| City | Lahore | Karachi | Rawalpindi |
| Matches | 7 | 3 | 5 |
| Stadium | Gaddafi Stadium | National Stadium | Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium |
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| Capacity | 27,000 | 32,000 | 15,000 |
The ICC Champions Trophy is still on track to be held in Pakistan next year, with no plans for relocation. ICC Chief Executive Geoff Allardice confirmed this during a media briefing in Dubai, organised for the Women's T20 World Cup. He stated that there are no plans to change the venue for the Champions Trophy, which is set to take place in Pakistan early next year.
"No plans to relocate the Champions Trophy from Pakistan," Geoff said, as quoted from Geo Super".
ICC Champions Trophy 2025 Qualification
The lineup for the 2025 Champions Trophy is not a matter of chance but a result of rigorous competition. The seven highest-performing teams at the culmination of the league stage in the ongoing ODI World Cup, being held in India, will secure their passage to this grand event.
Australia couldn't have made a more epic entry into the #CWC23 semi-finals 🤩#AUSvAFG pic.twitter.com/Q9pRKo4Pka
— ICC (@ICC) November 7, 2023
India became the first team to qualify for the Champions Trophy 2025 after beating Sri Lanka and also side by side becoming the first team to qualify for the semi-final of the ICC Cricket World Cup 2023. They will be joined by the host nation, Pakistan, South Africa, Australia, New Zealand and Afghanistan, and one more team, creating a field of eight formidable teams.
| Means of qualification | Berths | Qualified |
| As Host nation | 1 | Pakistan |
| 2023 Cricket World Cup | 7 | India |
| South Africa | ||
| New Zealand | ||
| Australia | ||
| Afghanistan | ||
| England | ||
| Bangladesh | ||
| Total No. of Teams | 8 |
Champions Trophy 2025 Teams
As the host nation, Pakistan secured automatic entry into the competition. They were accompanied by the top seven teams from the 2023 Cricket World Cup group stage, based on their rankings. Notably, this marks the first instance where former champions Sri Lanka have missed qualification, whereas Afghanistan will be making their inaugural appearance in the tournament.
Sri Lankan cricket has suffered a significant blow, as the national team's disappointing performance in the 2023 ICC Cricket World Cup has resulted in their omission from the prestigious 2025 ICC Champions Trophy in Pakistan. The team's struggles were evident, securing only two victories in nine matches to finish ninth in the group stage. This fall short of the top eight teams has denied them automatic qualification for the Champions Trophy, a stark departure from their storied cricketing history and a wake-up call for the team.
Cricket Champions Trophy 2025 Format
The configuration of the Champions Trophy in 2025 adheres to a classical structure. It comprises four teams, segregated into two groups, with the top two performers from each group progressing to the semi-final stage, culminating in the grand final. However, it's worth noting that the qualification system, given the green light in 2021 during an ICC board meeting, could pose a challenge for teams such as England and Bangladesh vying for a coveted spot in the Champions Trophy.
Champions Trophy 2025 Qualification Scenario
As the host nation Pakistan automatically qualified for the competition, they were joined by the seven teams that were ranked highest in the 2023 Cricket World Cup Group Stage.At last the three times former champions Sri Lanka were eliminated from this competition,while Afghanistan will be making their debut.
| Means of qualification | Date | Venue | Teams | Qualified |
| Host nation | 16 November 2021 | — | 1 | Pakistan |
| 2023 Cricket World Cup (Top 7 teams from the tournament excluding host) | 5 October – 19 November 2023 | India | 7 | Afghanistan Australia Bangladesh England India New Zealand South Africa |
| Total | 8 | |||
Champions Trophy 2025 Group Stage
The grouping for the ICC Champions Trophy will be announced after the culmination of the ICC ODI World Cup 2023.
Group A
| Pos | Team | Pld | W | L | T | NR | Pts | NRR | Qualification |
| 1 | Bangladesh | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — | Advance to the knockout stage |
| 2 | India | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — | |
| 3 | New Zealand | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — | |
| 4 | Pakistan (H) | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — |
Group B
| Pos | Team | Pld | W | L | T | NR | Pts | NRR | Qualification |
| 1 | Afghanistan | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — | Advance to knockout stage |
| 2 | Australia | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — | |
| 3 | England | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — | |
| 4 | South Africa | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — |
Pakistan holds the title of the reigning Champions Trophy champions, a feat achieved by triumphing over India in the 2017 final with a victory margin of 180 runs.
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