ICC Champions Trophy 2025

ICC Champions Trophy 2025

The ICC Champions Trophy 2025 will be the ninth edition of this prestigious ODI tournament, organized by the International Cricket Council (ICC). Scheduled from February 19 to March 9, 2025, the tournament will be co-hosted by Pakistan and the United Arab Emirates (UAE). Featuring the top eight teams based on their performance in the 2023 Cricket World Cup, the tournament promises high-stakes cricket action. Pakistan, the defending champions from 2017, will aim to retain their title in front of their home crowd.

Overview of the 2025 ICC Champions Trophy

• Dates: February 19 – March 9, 2025
• Host Nations: Pakistan and United Arab Emirates (UAE)
• Format: One-Day International (ODI)
• Tournament Structure: Group Stage and Knockout Stage
• Participants: 8 Teams
• Total Matches: 15

Background of the ICC Champions Trophy

The ICC Champions Trophy was initially introduced as the ICC KnockOut Trophy in 1998 to promote cricket in emerging nations and generate funds for the sport. It was rebranded as the ICC Champions Trophy in 2002 and evolved into a quadrennial event by 2009. The tournament's 2025 edition marks its return after an eight-year gap, with the last edition held in 2017.

Host Selection for 2025

• Announcement: Pakistan was chosen as the host on November 16, 2021, as part of the ICC’s 2024–2031 host cycle.
• Significance: This is Pakistan's first ICC global event in 28 years, following the 2009 attack on the Sri Lankan team. The last major event hosted by Pakistan was the 1996 Cricket World Cup, co-hosted with India and Sri Lanka.
• Co-Host (UAE): India’s matches will be held at neutral venues in the UAE due to political tensions.

Tournament Format

Stage	Details
Group Stage	Two groups of four teams, each playing three matches
Knockout Stage	Top two teams from each group progress to the semi-finals
Semi-finals	Two matches – one in Dubai and one in Lahore
Final	Hosted in Lahore (or Dubai if India qualifies)

Participating Teams

The top eight teams from the 2023 Cricket World Cup have qualified for the 2025 ICC Champions Trophy.

Team	Qualification Method	Rank
Pakistan	Host	Qualified
India	2023 Cricket World Cup (Top 7)	Qualified
Australia	2023 Cricket World Cup (Top 7)	Qualified
England	2023 Cricket World Cup (Top 7)	Qualified
New Zealand	2023 Cricket World Cup (Top 7)	Qualified
South Africa	2023 Cricket World Cup (Top 7)	Qualified
Bangladesh	2023 Cricket World Cup (Top 7)	Qualified
Afghanistan	2023 Cricket World Cup (Top 7)	Qualified

Venues for the 2025 ICC Champions Trophy

Venue	City	Country	Capacity	Matches
National Stadium	Karachi	Pakistan	34,238	3
Gaddafi Stadium	Lahore	Pakistan	27,000	5 (Including Semi-final 2 & Final)
Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium	Rawalpindi	Pakistan	15,000	3
Dubai International Stadium	Dubai	United Arab Emirates	25,000	5 (Including Semi-final 1 & Final if India qualifies)

Match Schedule

Date	Match	Venue	City
19 Feb 2025	Pakistan vs New Zealand	National Stadium	Karachi
20 Feb 2025	Bangladesh vs India	Dubai International Stadium	Dubai
23 Feb 2025	Pakistan vs India	Dubai International Stadium	Dubai
24 Feb 2025	Bangladesh vs New Zealand	Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium	Rawalpindi
27 Feb 2025	Pakistan vs Bangladesh	Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium	Rawalpindi
2 Mar 2025	India vs New Zealand	Dubai International Stadium	Dubai

Date Match Venue City

Date	Match	Venue	City
21 Feb 2025	Afghanistan vs South Africa	National Stadium	Karachi
22 Feb 2025	Australia vs England	Gaddafi Stadium	Lahore
25 Feb 2025	Australia vs South Africa	Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium	Rawalpindi
26 Feb 2025	Afghanistan vs England	Gaddafi Stadium	Lahore
28 Feb 2025	Afghanistan vs Australia	Gaddafi Stadium	Lahore
1 Mar 2025	England vs South Africa	National Stadium	Karachi

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Records to Watch

Category	Record	Holder
Most Runs in a Single Edition	474 runs (2006)	Chris Gayle
Most Wickets in a Single Edition	13 wickets (2017)	Hasan Ali
Highest Individual Score	145* (2004)	Nathan Astle

Marketing and Trophy Tour

The ICC has introduced a refreshed visual identity for the Champions Trophy, along with a global trophy tour covering all participating nations. The tour will conclude in Pakistan before the tournament begins.

Conclusion

The 2025 ICC Champions Trophy promises action-packed cricket, unforgettable rivalries, and top-notch competition. With Pakistan hosting after 28 years, and Afghanistan making their debut, this edition is poised to make history. Stay tuned to Cricadium for exclusive match predictions, fantasy tips, and news about this iconic event.