ICC Champions Trophy 2025 Schedule, Venues, Rivalries, and Everything You Need to Know
Attention cricket fans! The ICC Champions Trophy is set to make a spectacular comeback in 2025 after an eight-year break, and the anticipation is palpable. From February 19 to March 9, 2025, eight teams will battle it out in 15 exhilarating matches over the course of 19 days. With Pakistan as the primary host, this will be the nation’s first significant cricket tournament since 1996, while India’s matches will be held in Dubai due to political circumstances. Keep an eye out for all the latest updates on the schedule and the games you won’t want to miss!
ICC Champions Trophy 2025 Schedule
| Date | Match | Venue |
| 19 Feb | Pakistan v New Zealand | National Stadium, Karachi |
| 20 Feb | Bangladesh v India | Dubai International Cricket Stadium, Dubai |
| 21 Feb | Afghanistan v South Africa | National Stadium, Karachi |
| 22 Feb | Australia v England | Gaddafi Stadium, Lahore |
| 23 Feb | Pakistan v India | Dubai International Cricket Stadium, Dubai |
| 24 Feb | Bangladesh v New Zealand | Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium, Rawalpindi |
| 25 Feb | Australia v South Africa | Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium, Rawalpindi |
| 26 Feb | Afghanistan v England | Gaddafi Stadium, Lahore |
| 27 Feb | Pakistan v Bangladesh | Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium, Rawalpindi |
| 28 Feb | Afghanistan v Australia | Gaddafi Stadium, Lahore |
| 1 Mar | South Africa v England | National Stadium, Karachi |
| 2 Mar | New Zealand v India | Dubai International Cricket Stadium, Dubai |
| 4 Mar | Australia v India | Dubai International Cricket Stadium, Dubai |
| 5 Mar | New Zealand v South Africa | Gaddafi Stadium, Lahore |
| 9 Mar | New Zealand v India | Dubai International Cricket Stadium, Dubai |
When and Where?
- Dates: The tournament kicks off on February 19, 2025, and runs through March 9, 2025.
- Time: The ICC Champions Trophy 2025 matches will start at 2:30 PM IST.
- Host Nations: Pakistan (primary host) and UAE (neutral venue for India’s matches).
- This marks Pakistan’s first time hosting a global cricket event since 1996!
- Key games, including all of India’s fixtures, will be held in Dubai, UAE.
Teams and Groups
Eight top teams from the 2023 Cricket World Cup will battle for glory, split into two groups:
- Group A: Pakistan (hosts), India, New Zealand, Bangladesh
- Group B: Australia, South Africa, Afghanistan, England .
Key Matches
- Opening Match: Pakistan vs New Zealand (Feb 19, National Stadium, Karachi).
- Ultimate rivalry: India vs Pakistan (Feb 23, Dubai).
- Ashes tension: Australia vs England (Feb 22, Lahore)
Venues
– Pakistan Stadiums:
- National Stadium, Karachi: Hosts the opener and three group matches.
- Gaddafi Stadium, Lahore: Australia vs England clash.
- Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium: Three group-stage games.
– Dubai International Cricket Stadium: All India matches.
How to Watch Live
- India: JioHotstar (streaming) and Star Sports (TV).
- Pakistan: PTV Sports and Ten Sports.
- UK: Sky Sports.
- Australia: Amazon Prime Video.
Winners
In an exhilarating conclusion at the Dubai International Cricket Stadium, India concluded a 12-year wait by clinching the Champions Trophy 2025 with a remarkable four-wicket triumph over New Zealand. Under the leadership of Rohit Sharma, the team demonstrated unwavering resolve and strategic acumen throughout the tournament, which included eight top-tier teams from the 2023 ICC Men’s Cricket World Cup. This achievement not only bolsters India’s legacy in the tournament but also solidifies its reputation as a dominant force in cricket, igniting widespread celebrations among fans and analysts across the nation.
Stay in the Loop
Visit [ICC’s official website](icc-cricket.com) for live scores and match updates. Follow your favorite sports blogs (like ours!) for pre-tournament analysis, player stats, and match previews.