The ICC Champions Trophy is one of the most awaited cricket tournaments in the world in which the top cricket playing nations come together to compete for glory.
It has a rich history of thrilling matches, fierce rivalries and great performances. In this article we will know about ICC Champions Trophy 2025 schedule, venue, teams and results.
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Qualified Teams for ICC Champions Trophy 2025
The eight World Cup ODI teams with the best ICC rankings will play in this tournament.
Group Stage and Format of ICC Champions Trophy 2025
The Champions Trophy 2025 typically follows a two-phase structure :-
Group Stage :- Teams are divided into two groups and each team plays the others in its group.
Knockout Stage :- The top two teams from each group advance to the semifinals and followed by the final.
Group A
- India
- Pakistan
- New Zealand
- Bangladesh
Group B
- Australia
- South Africa
- England
- Afghanistan
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Group A | Group B | |
 India |  Australia | |
 Pakistan |  South Africa | |
 New Zealand |  England | |
 Bangladesh |  Afghanistan | |
ICC Champions Trophy 2025 Schedule
ICC Champions Trophy 2025 is going to be very exciting for all cricket fans. The Champions Trophy 2025 event will be held in Pakistan from 19 February 2025 to 09 March 2025.
Pakistan is the defending champion of ICC Champions Trophy 2017. The games will be held in Karachi, Lahore and Rawalpindi in Pakistan. The first match will be between Pakistan and New Zealand in Karachi, Pakistan.
Due to security reasons, the Indian cricket team will play all its matches in Dubai.
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Match 1 of 15 | ||
Pakistan | VS | New Zealand |
Result | ||
19 February 2025 | National Stadium, Karachi | Starts at 2.30 PM |
Match 2 of 15 | ||
India | VS | Bangladesh |
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20 February 2025 | Dubai International Cricket Stadium, Dubai | Starts at 2.30 PM |
Match 3 of 15 | ||
Afghanistan | VS | South Africa |
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21 February 2025 | National Stadium, Karachi | Starts at 2.30 PM |
Match 4 of 15 | ||
Australia | VS | England |
Result | ||
22 February 2025 | Gaddafi Stadium, Lahore | Starts at 2.30 PM |
Match 5 of 15 | ||
India | VS | Pakistan |
Result | ||
23 February 2025 | Dubai International Cricket Stadium, Dubai | Starts at 2.30 PM |
Match 6 of 15 | ||
New Zealand | VS | Bangladesh |
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24 February 2025 | Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium, Rawalpindi | Starts at 2.30 PM |
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Match 7 of 15 | ||
Australia | VS | South Africa |
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25 February 2025 | Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium, Rawalpindi | Starts at 2.30 PM |
Match 8 of 15 | ||
Afghanistan | VS | England |
Result | ||
26 February 2025 | Gaddafi Stadium, Lahore | Starts at 2.30 PM |
Match 9 of 15 | ||
Pakistan | VS | Bangladesh |
Result | ||
27 February 2025 | Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium, Rawalpindi | Starts at 2.30 PM |
Match 10 of 15 | ||
Afghanistan | VS | Australia |
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28 February 2025 | Gaddafi Stadium, Lahore | Starts at 2.30 PM |
Match 11 of 15 | ||
South Africa | VS | England |
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01 March 2025 | National Stadium, Karachi | Starts at 2.30 PM |
Match 12 of 15 | ||
New Zealand | VS | India |
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02 March 2025 | Dubai International Cricket Stadium, Dubai | Starts at 2.30 PM |
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Match 13 of 15 First Semi Final | ||
 TBD | VS | TBD |
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04 March 2025 | Dubai International Cricket Stadium, Dubai | Starts at 2.30 PM |
Match 14 of 15 Second Semi Final | ||
TBD | VS | TBD |
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05 March 2025 | Gaddafi Stadium, Lahore | Starts at 2.30 PM |
Match 15 of 15 Final | ||
TBD | VS | TBD |
Result | ||
09 March 2025 | Gaddafi Stadium, Lahore or Dubai International Cricket Stadium, Dubai | Starts at 2.30 PM |
Venue and Hosting of ICC Champions Trophy 2025
The ICC Champions Trophy 2025 will have a total of 15 matches which will include 12 group stage matches, 2 semi-finals and a final.
Pakistan will host the ICC Champions Trophy 2025. All these matches will be held in three prestigious cities of Pakistan, Lahore, Karachi and Rawalpindi, while all the matches of India will be held in Dubai.
What is the ICC Champions Trophy ?
The ICC Champions Trophy is an international cricket tournament organized by the ICC (International Cricket Council). It is often regarded as the “Mini World Cup” due to the high caliber of teams and the global attention it garners.
Unlike the ICC Cricket World Cup which features a broader range of teams, the Champions Trophy focuses on the top-ranked teams in the world, making it a tournament filled with high stakes matches from the very beginning.
Important Features of the ICC Champions Trophy 2025
Limited to top-ranked teams: The Champions Trophy usually features the top eight teams in the ICC rankings.
Shorter format: Unlike the World Cup the tournament lasts for a shorter duration with fewer matches but greater intensity.
High-quality cricket: With only the best teams participating every match is fiercely competitive.
We hope that you have got complete information about ICC Champions Trophy 2025 schedule, venue, teams and results in this article.
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