ICC Champions Trophy 2025 Schedule: Teams, Match Date, Time, Venue and Latest News

The ICC Men’s Champions Trophy 2025 will take place from 19 February to 9 March in Pakistan and the UAE. This 15-match, eight-team tournament returns after eight years, with the last edition held in 2017.

Pakistan will host a global cricket event for the first time since 1996, while Dubai serves as the neutral venue. Matches will be played in Lahore, Karachi, Rawalpindi, and Dubai.

The event will run for 19 days. Bangladesh, India, New Zealand, and Pakistan are in Group A. Afghanistan, Australia, England, and South Africa are in Group B.

India make it to their third successive #ChampionsTrophy Final 🙌😍 pic.twitter.com/FrYlgIKXJu

— ICC (@ICC) March 4, 2025

On March 4, 2025, India won against Australia by six wickets and now will face South Africa or New Zealand on March 9, 2025, at Dubai International Stadium. New Zealand will clash against South Africa on March 5, 2025. 

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ICC Champions Trophy 2025: Official Schedule

The 2025 ICC Champions Trophy will be held in Pakistan from February 19 to March 9, 2025. Here is the complete schedule of matches:

Source: ICC Champions Trophy

ICC Champions Trophy 2025: Tournament Details

• Dates: February 19 - March 9, 2025
• Host Country: Pakistan

ICC Champions Trophy 2025: Participating Teams

• India
• Pakistan (host)
• Australia
• New Zealand
• Bangladesh
• South Africa
• Afghanistan
• England

The tournament will be played across three cities: Karachi, Lahore, and Rawalpindi, with the opening match featuring Pakistan against New Zealand.

ICC Champions Trophy 2025: Format

The competition will follow a round-robin format in the group stage, leading to knockout rounds. The top teams from each group will advance to the semi-finals, culminating in a final match scheduled for March 9, 2025, in Lahore.

ICC Champions Trophy 2025: Historical Context

The ICC Champions Trophy was last held in 2017, after which it was discontinued. However, it was reinstated for two editions in 2025 and 2029 due to its popularity and demand among cricket fans. Pakistan is the defending champion, having won the last edition against India.

ICC Champions Trophy 2025: Groupings

The 2025 ICC Champions Trophy will feature eight teams divided into two groups of four. The groupings are as follows:

Group A

• India
• Pakistan
• New Zealand
• Bangladesh

Group B

• Afghanistan
• Australia
• England
• South Africa

This tournament is set to be hosted in Pakistan from February 19 to March 9, 2025, with matches played in three cities: Karachi, Lahore, and Rawalpindi. 

The top two teams from each group will advance to the knockout stage, leading to the semi-finals and ultimately the final match.

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ICC Champions Trophy 2025: Venue & Stadiums

According to reports, Pakistan has proposed three venues for the event on April 28, 2024. The venues are Karachi, Lahore, and Rawalpindi. However, India is going to play all its matches in a neutral venue, as stated by the ICC. The venue will be Dubai.

The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has informed the ICC that India’s matches in the "hybrid" 2025 Champions Trophy will be held in the UAE as a neutral venue. Pakistan will most likely have three venues to host the Champions Trophy in 2025. These are:

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ICC Champions Trophy 2025: Unique Features

The 2025 ICC Champions Trophy will feature several unique aspects that set it apart from previous editions:

• Host Nation: This tournament will be the first major ICC event hosted solely by Pakistan since 2009, showcasing the country's improved security and cricket infrastructure.
• Hybrid Model Consideration: Due to potential security concerns regarding India's participation, there are discussions about a hybrid model where some matches could be held at neutral venues, such as the UAE. This approach aims to ensure the safety of all teams while maintaining tournament integrity.
• Debut of Afghanistan: Afghanistan will make its first appearance in the ICC Champions Trophy, highlighting the growth of cricket in non-traditional nations.
• Absence of Former Champions: Notably, Sri Lanka, a three-time champion, will miss this edition, marking a significant shift in the competitive landscape.
• Group Stage Format: The tournament will feature eight teams divided into two groups of four, with each team playing round-robin matches. The top two teams from each group will advance to the semifinals.
• High-Tech Venues: Matches will be played in newly renovated stadiums, including a state-of-the-art facility in Islamabad, enhancing the spectator experience.

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ICC Champions Trophy 2025 : Latest Updates

• ICC Men’s Champions Trophy 2025:

  • Scheduled to be played in February and March 2025.
  • Hosted by Pakistan.
  • Matches between India and Pakistan at ICC events during the 2024-2027 rights cycle will take place at a neutral venue, as confirmed by the ICC Board on Thursday, 19 December 2024.

• Neutral Venue Policy:

  • Applies to the ICC Men’s Champions Trophy 2025.
  • Also applicable for the following ICC events:
    • ICC Women’s Cricket World Cup 2025, hosted by India.
    • ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026, co-hosted by India and Sri Lanka.

• Future Hosting Rights:

  • The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has been awarded hosting rights for the ICC Women’s T20 World Cup 2028.
  • Matches involving India and Pakistan will follow the same neutral venue arrangements.

• Recent India-Pakistan ICC Men’s Match:

  • The two teams last met during the T20 World Cup 2024.

JUST IN: ICC issues update on Champions Trophy 2025 venue.

Details 👇https://t.co/aWEFiF5qeS

— ICC (@ICC) December 19, 2024

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ICC Champions Trophy 2025: India vs. Matches Schedule

The ICC Champions Trophy 2025 is set to be an exciting tournament, with India participating in several key matches. The tournament will take place from February 19 to March 9, 2025, primarily in Pakistan, featuring a highly anticipated clash against Pakistan on February 23. Here’s the match schedule for India.