Get ready for the ultimate showdown between the top teams.
Cricket fans fasten your seatbelts as we are about to embark on an electrifying journey of the ICC Champions Trophy – 2025, In his prestigious tournament, featuring the top eight cricketing nations, promises nail-biting matches, unforgettable moments, and intense rivalries.
The ICC Chairman said – The ICC is thrilled to unveil the schedule for the Men’s Champions Trophy 2025, marking the tournament’s long-awaited comeback since 2017. This exciting event will see eight teams compete for the prestigious white jackets, offering fans 15 action-packed matches they won’t want to miss.
The actions are supposed to unfold in the vibrant Hubs of Pakistan and UAE. In this blog, we will explore the world-class venues hosting the matches, which you would not wish to miss.
Pakistan and New Zealand will clash on Feb-19,2025. Marking the beginning of the ICC Champions Trophy.
| Date | Match Details | Venue | Time (GMT) |
| Feb 19, Wed | Pakistan vs New Zealand, 1st Match, Group A | National Stadium, Karachi | 9:00 AM |
| Feb 20, Thu | Bangladesh vs India, 2nd Match, Group A | Dubai International Cricket Stadium, Dubai | 9:00 AM |
| Feb 21, Fri | Afghanistan vs South Africa, 3rd Match, Group B | National Stadium, Karachi | 9:00 AM |
| Feb 22, Sat | Australia vs England, 4th Match, Group B | Gaddafi Stadium, Lahore | 9:00 AM |
| Feb 23, Sun | Pakistan vs India, 5th Match, Group A | Dubai International Cricket Stadium, Dubai | 9:00 AM |
| Feb 24, Mon | Bangladesh vs New Zealand, 6th Match, Group A | Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium, Rawalpindi | 9:00 AM |
| Feb 25, Tue | Australia vs South Africa, 7th Match, Group B | Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium, Rawalpindi | 9:00 AM |
| Feb 26, Wed | Afghanistan vs England, 8th Match, Group B | Gaddafi Stadium, Lahore | 9:00 AM |
| Feb 27, Thu | Pakistan vs Bangladesh, 9th Match, Group A | Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium, Rawalpindi | 9:00 AM |
| Feb 28, Fri | Afghanistan vs Australia, 10th Match, Group B | Gaddafi Stadium, Lahore | 9:00 AM |
| Mar 01, Sat | South Africa vs England, 11th Match, Group B | National Stadium, Karachi | 9:00 AM |
| Mar 02, Sun | New Zealand vs India, 12th Match, Group A | Dubai International Cricket Stadium, Dubai | 9:00 AM |
| Mar 04, Tue | TBC vs TBC, 1st Semi-Final (A1 vs B2) | Dubai International Cricket Stadium, Dubai | 9:00 AM |
| Mar 05, Wed | TBC vs TBC, 2nd Semi-Final (B1 vs A2) | Gaddafi Stadium, Lahore | 9:00 AM |
| Mar 09, Sun | TBC vs TBC, Final | TBC, TBC | 9:00 AM |
Classification of groups for ICC Champions Trophy – 2025
| Group A | Group B |
| India | Afghanistan |
| Pakistan | Australia |
| Bangladesh | England |
| New Zealand | South Africa |
Note: All the matches that should be played against India have been rescheduled to the Dubai International Cricket Stadium, Dubai due to the ongoing political tensions between India and Pakistan.
India and Pakistan high voltage and high-ticket match will be played on the 23rd of Feb – 2025 in Dubai.
Australia and India are the most successful teams so far from the beginning of the ICC Champions Trophy, which was called as the “ICC KnockOut Trophy“.Both the teams have managed to secure the title twice wherein Australis has secured the title consecutively in 2006 (in India) and 2009 (South Africa)
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1. what is the ICC Champions trophy?
The ICC Champions Trophy, organized by the International Cricket Council (ICC), is a highly action-packed tournament held every four years. It features the world’s top cricketing nations competing in an intense, primarily knock-out format, delivering thrilling and fast-paced action.
2. Does India have any matches in the venues in Pakistan for ICC Champions Trophy 2025 ?
Even though there are matches where India and Pakistan will face each other, but there is no fixture between these two teams that will be played in a venue in Pakistan.
3. How many times did India win the ICC Champions Trophy?
India has won two Champions Trophies, in 2002 and 2013, and has been the runner-up twice, in 2000 and 2017.