ICC Champions Trophy 2025 Schedule, Host Country, Venues, Teams, Format
By Gurlal Singh
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Posted: December 25, 2024
Last updated: December 25, 2024
The ICC Champions Trophy 2025 is one of the most anticipated cricket tournaments, marking the return of this prestigious event after an eight-year hiatus. Scheduled to take place in February and March 2025. This edition is set to be special for multiple reasons, including Pakistan’s role as the host nation, which will hold a major ICC event for the first time since 1996. The Champions Trophy 2025 Schedule is announced officially.
ICC Champions Trophy 2025 Overview
| Event | ICC Champions Trophy 2025 |
|---|---|
| Host Country | Pakistan |
| Dates | 19 February – 9 March 2025 |
| Participating Teams | 8 (Top-ranked ODI teams based on 2023 World Cup standings) |
| Venues | Karachi, Lahore, Rawalpindi, Dubai |
| Format | Round-robin group stage followed by semi-finals and final |
ICC Champions Trophy 2025 Schedule
This is the official schedule of the ICC Champions Trophy 2025. The tournament is anticipated to run from 19 February to 9 March 2025.
Group Stage Schedule:
| Date | Match | Venue |
|---|---|---|
| Feb 19, 2025 | Pakistan vs. New Zealand | National Stadium, Karachi |
| Feb 20, 2025 | Bangladesh vs. India | Dubai International Cricket Stadium |
| Feb 21, 2025 | Afghanistan vs. South Africa | National Stadium, Karachi |
| Feb 22, 2025 | Australia vs. England | Gaddafi Stadium, Lahore |
| Feb 23, 2025 | Pakistan vs. India | Dubai International Cricket Stadium |
| Feb 24, 2025 | Bangladesh vs. New Zealand | Gaddafi Stadium, Lahore |
| Feb 25, 2025 | Afghanistan vs. England | Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium |
| Feb 26, 2025 | South Africa vs. Australia | National Stadium, Karachi |
| Feb 27, 2025 | Pakistan vs. Bangladesh | Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium |
| Feb 28, 2025 | Afghanistan vs. Australia | Gaddafi Stadium, Lahore |
| Mar 1, 2025 | South Africa vs. England | National Stadium, Karachi |
| Mar 2, 2025 | New Zealand vs. India | Dubai International Cricket Stadium |
Knockout Stage:
- 1st Semi-Final: March 4, 2025, in Dubai (featuring India if they qualify)
- 2nd Semi-Final: March 5, 2025, in Lahore (featuring Pakistan if they qualify)
- Final: March 9, 2025; if India qualifies, the final will be in Dubai; otherwise, it will be in Lahore.
ICC Champions Trophy 2025 Host Country
Pakistan will host the ICC Champions Trophy for the first time, making it a significant occasion for the country and world cricket. While Pakistan hosted the 1996 Cricket World Cup jointly with India and Sri Lanka, this will be the first major solo ICC event for the country since then.
ICC Champions Trophy 2025 Venues
- National Stadium, Karachi
- Gaddafi Stadium, Lahore
- Islamabad’s New Stadium
- Dubai International Stadium
ICC Champions Trophy 2025 Teams
The ICC Champions Trophy will feature the top 8 ODI teams based on the 2023 ICC Cricket World Cup standings.
| Team |
|---|
| Pakistan (Host) |
| India |
| Australia |
| England |
| New Zealand |
| South Africa |
| Bangladesh |
| Afghanistan |
ICC Champions Trophy 2025 Format
The tournament will follow a round-robin format, where the 8 teams are divided into two groups. Each team will play the other three teams in their group. The top two teams from each group will advance to the semi-finals, followed by the final.
Security and Safety Measures
The ICC is working closely with Pakistan’s local authorities to ensure the highest security standards are in place for all teams, especially considering concerns regarding India’s participation. Discussions are ongoing, and the final plan will be shared closer to the event date.
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