ICC champions trophy all you need to know: The Champions Trophy (Champions Trophy 2025) is going to start from February 19. 8 big teams, including India, Australia, Pakistan, will come down with the intention of winning the title. Champions Trophy teams are divided into 2 groups, India and Pakistan are included in Group A. Pakistan is the host of this tournament, but the Indian cricket team will play all their matches in Dubai. Therefore, the most talked about India vs Pakistan match to be held on 23 February will also be played at Dubai International Stadium. If Team India reaches the finals under the captaincy of Rohit Sharma, then the title match will also be played at Dubai International Cricket Stadium.
Cricket fans are very keen on the Champions Trophy. Former veterans are predicting which top 4 teams can reach the Champions Trophy semi -finals or which team is a strong contender to win the title. Everyone is waiting for 23 February. When a high profile match will be played between India and Pakistan.
All teams have announced their squad for the Champions Trophy. Here you have been informed about the squad of all the teams. Along with the full schedule of the Champions Trophy, you have also been given all the important information related to the Champions Trophy.
Teams involved in Champions Trophy 2025
India, Pakistan, Afghanistan, Australia, Bangladesh, England, New Zealand, South Africa.
In which format will the Champions Trophy be played?
The Champions Trophy is played in ODI format (50-50 overs).
Where will the Champions Trophy 2025 live a live broadcast in India?
The Champions Trophy will be broadcast live on Star Sports Network in India.
Where will the Champions Trophy 2025 live streaming be in India?
There will be live streaming of all the matches of the Champions Trophy on Disney Plus Hotstar.
Champions Trophy 2025 Venue
The host of the Champions Trophy is Pakistan, but BCCI decided not to send its team to Pakistan due to security reasons. India will play all its matches in Dubai, if India does not reach the final, then the title match will be played in Lahore (Gaddafi Stadium). On the other hand, if India goes to the final, then the final match will be in Dubai.
List of Champions Trophy winners
1998 – South Africa
2000 – New Zealand
2002 – India and Sri Lanka
2004 – West Indies
2006 – Australia
2009 – Australia
2013 – India
2017 – Pakistan
India’s schedule in Champions Trophy 2025
Thursday, 20 February 2025
Teams – India vs Bangladesh
Time – 2:30 pm
Wenue – Dubai National Stadium, Dubai
Sunday, 23 February 2025
Teams – India vs Pakistan
Time – 2:30 pm
Wenue – Dubai National Stadium, Dubai
Sunday, 2 March 2025
Teams – India vs New Zealand
Time – 2:30 pm
Wenue – Dubai National Stadium, Dubai
Full schedule of Champions Trophy 2025
Match No. 1 – Wednesday, 19 February 2025
Teams – Pakistan vs New Zealand
Time – 2:30 pm
Wenue- National Stadium, Karachi
Match No. 2 – Thursday, 20 February 2025
Teams – India vs Bangladesh
Time – 2:30 pm
Wenue – Dubai National Stadium, Dubai
Match number 3 – Friday, 21 February, 2025
Teams – Afghanistan vs South Africa
Time – 2:30 pm
Wenue – National Stadium, Karachi
Match No. 4 – Saturday, 22 February, 2025
Teams – Australia vs England
Time – 2:30 pm
Venue – Gaddafi Stadium, Lahore
Match number 5 – Sunday, 23 February, 2025
Teams – Pakistan vs India
Time – 2:30 pm
Wenue – Dubai International Cricket Stadium, Dubai
Match number 6 – Monday, 24 February, 2025
Teams – Bangladesh vs New Zealand
Time – 2:30 pm
Venue – Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium, Rawalpindi
Match number 7 – Tuesday, 25 February, 2025
Teams – Australia vs South Africa
Time – 2:30 pm
Venue – Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium, Rawalpindi
Match number 8 – Wednesday, 26 February 2025
Teams – Afghanistan vs England
Time – 2:30 pm
Venue – Gaddafi Stadium, Lahore
Match number 9 – Thursday, 27 February 2025
Teams – Pakistan vs Bangladesh
Time – 2:30 pm
Venue – Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium, Rawalpindi
Match number 10 – Friday, 28 February 2025
Teams – Afghanistan vs Australia
Time – 2:30 pm
Venue – Gaddafi Stadium, Lahore
Match number 11 – Saturday, 1 March 2025
Teams – South Africa vs England
Time – 2:30 pm
Wenue – National Stadium, Karachi
Match number 12 – Sunday, 2 March 2025
Teams – New Zealand vs India
Time – 2:30 pm
Wenue – Dubai International Cricket Stadium, Dubai
First semi -finals – Tuesday, 4 March 2025
Teams – not fixed yet
Time – 2:30 pm
Wenue – Dubai International Stadium, Dubai
Second semi -finals – Wednesday, 5 March 2025
Teams – not fixed yet
Time – 2:30 pm
Venue – Gaddafi Stadium, Lahore
Final – Sunday, 9 March 2025
Teams – not fixed yet
Time – 2:30 pm
Venue – Gaddafi Stadium, (if India plays Dubai International Stadium)
Squad of all teams of Champions Trophy Group A
India: Rohit Sharma (captain), Shubman Gill, Virat Kohli, Shreyas Iyer, KL Rahul, Hardik Pandya, Akshar Patel, Washington Sundar, Kuldeep Yadav, Jasprit Bumra, Mohammed Shami, Arshdeep Singh, Yashasvi Jaiswal, Rishabh Pant, Ravindra Jadeja.
Bangladesh: Najmul Hussain Shanto (Captain), Soumya Sarkar, Tanjid Hasan, Tauheed Hridayy, Mushfiqur Rahim, MD Mahmood Ullah, Jekar Ali Anik, Mehdi Hasan Miraj, Rishad Hussain, Taskin Ahmed, Mustafizur Rahman, Parvez Hussain Imon, Nasum Ahmed, Tanjim Hasan Kaib , Nahid Rana.
New Zealand: Michelle Santner (Captain), Michael Bracewell, Mark Chapman, Devon Conway, Lockey Ferguson, Matt Henry, Tom Latham, Derryl Michelle, Will O’Rurke, Glen Philips, Rachin Rabindra, Ben Sierrs, Nathan Smith, Ken Williamson, Will Young.
Pakistan: Mohammad Rizwan (captain), Babar Azam, Fakhar Zaman, Kamran Ghulam, Saud Shakeel, Tayyab Tahir, Faheem Ashraf, Khushdil Shah, Salman Ali Aga, Usman Khan, Abrar Ahmed, Haris Rauf, Mohammad Hasanain, Naseem Shah, Shaheen Shah Afridi.
Squad of all teams of Champions Trophy Group B
Afghanistan: Hashmatullah Shahidi (Captain), Ibrahim Jadaran, Rahmanullah Gurbaz, Sedikullah Atal, Rahmat Shah, Ikram Alikhil, Gulbadin Naib, Ajmatullah Umarjai, Mohammad Nabi, Rashid Khan, AM Gajanfar, Noor Ahmed, Fazalhak Farooqui, Farid Malik, Naveed Jadran
Training Reserve: Darwish Rasuli, Nangyal Kharoti, Bilal Sami
England: Jose Butler (Captain), Joffra Archer, Gas Atkinson, Harry Brook, Bridon Cars, Ben Docket, Jamie Operton, Jamie Smith, Liam Livingstone, Adil Rashid, Joe Root, Saqib Mahmood, Phil Salet, Mark Wood
The replacement of Jacob Bethel of England remains announced.
Australia: Alex Carrie, Nathan Ellis, Aaron Hardy, Travis Head, Josh English, Marnas Labushen, Glenn Maxwell, Matt Short, Steve Smith, Mitchell Starc, Adam Zampa*
*Australia has to announce the replacement of 4 players.
South Africa: Tembba Bawuma (captain), Tony de Jorzi, Marco Jansen, Henrik Klassen, Keshav Maharaj, Eden Markram, David Miller, Vian Mulder, Lungi Ngidi, Cagiso Rabada, Ryan Reclleton, Tabrez Shamsi, Triston Stabs, Rasi Vain Dusen, Corbin Bash
Training Reserve: Quenna Mafaka
