ICC Champions Trophy 2025: Schedule, Teams, and Venue Details
The ICC Champions Trophy 2025 is set to be a major highlight in the cricketing calendar, taking place in Pakistan from February 19 to March 9, 2025. This eagerly awaited tournament will feature the world’s top eight One Day International (ODI) teams, showcasing exciting cricketing action across three vibrant cities: Karachi, Lahore, and Rawalpindi.
Table of Contents
- ICC Champions Trophy 2025 Schedule
- Teams Not Qualifying for the ICC Champions Trophy 2025
- Qualified Teams for the 2025 ICC Champions Trophy
- ICC Champions Trophy 2025 Groups
- ICC Champions Trophy 2025 Schedule and Venues
- Will India Participate in the ICC Champions Trophy 2025?
ICC Champions Trophy 2025 Schedule
The ICC Champions Trophy, which last took place in 2017, is making a return in 2025. Pakistan, the host nation, will welcome the top eight ODI teams from February 19 to March 9, 2025. This will be Pakistan’s first time hosting a major international cricket tournament independently, having last co-hosted the 1996 Cricket World Cup with Sri Lanka and India.
Key Dates:
- Opening Match: February 19, 2025 – Pakistan vs. New Zealand (Karachi)
- Final: March 9, 2025 – Venue: Lahore
Teams Not Qualifying for the ICC Champions Trophy 2025
Several notable teams did not qualify for the 2025 ICC Champions Trophy based on their 2023 ODI World Cup performance:
- Sri Lanka: Finished 9th in the World Cup standings.
- West Indies, Scotland, Zimbabwe, and Ireland: Missed the World Cup, thus missing out on the Champions Trophy.
Qualified Teams for the 2025 ICC Champions Trophy
The eight teams participating in the ICC Champions Trophy 2025 are:
- Pakistan
- Australia
- India
- New Zealand
- Bangladesh
- South Africa
- Afghanistan
- England
This tournament marks Afghanistan’s debut in the Champions Trophy, adding an exciting new dimension to the competition.
ICC Champions Trophy 2025 Groups
The tournament will be divided into two groups:
Group A:
- India
- Bangladesh
- Pakistan
- New Zealand
Group B:
- Australia
- Afghanistan
- England
- South Africa
Group Stage Matches:
- 19 February 2025: New Zealand vs Pakistan – Karachi
- 20 February 2025: Bangladesh vs India – Lahore
- 21 February 2025: Afghanistan vs South Africa – Karachi
- 22 February 2025: Australia vs England – Lahore
- 23 February 2025: New Zealand vs India – Rawalpindi
- 24 February 2025: Pakistan vs Bangladesh – Lahore
- 25 February 2025: Afghanistan vs England – Lahore
- 26 February 2025: Australia vs South Africa – Rawalpindi
- 27 February 2025: Bangladesh vs New Zealand – Lahore
- 28 February 2025: Afghanistan vs Australia – Rawalpindi
- 1 March 2025: Pakistan vs India – Lahore
- 2 March 2025: South Africa vs England – Rawalpindi
Knockout Stage Matches:
- 5 March 2025: 1st Semi-final – Karachi
- 6 March 2025: 2nd Semi-final – Rawalpindi
- 9 March 2025: Final – Lahore
Will India Participate in the ICC Champions Trophy 2025?
The participation of India in the ICC Champions Trophy 2025 has been a subject of debate due to the current political and security situation between India and Pakistan. The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) has expressed concerns over security and political tensions, and the final decision will depend on the Indian central government’s approval.
Reports suggest that the BCCI may request the International Cricket Council (ICC) to relocate India’s matches to a neutral venue, such as Sri Lanka or the UAE. If this request is granted, it will be the second time a major tournament is moved out of Pakistan due to these issues.
Despite these uncertainties, if India does participate, the team will be led by captain Rohit Sharma, with key players like Virat Kohli and Ravindra Jadeja expected to be part of the squad.
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