Hi, cricket fans! The great news is that ICC’s Champion Trophy 2025 will take the start. Pakistan is going to host this exciting edition of the champion trophy. The 2025 Champion Trophy is the ninth edition that is going to take place from February 2025 to March 2025 in Pakistan.
This exciting tournament features the top eight teams: Pakistan (host ), India, Australia, New Zealand, Bangladesh, South Africa, Afghanistan, and England.
The matches of this tournament will take place in three big cities of Pakistan: Lahore, Karachi, and Rawalpindi.
Background of Champions Trophy
The ICC Champion trophy was first played in 1998 in Bangladesh. The original name of this tournament was the ICC KnockOut tournament. In 2002, it was given a new name as Champion Trophy. The Champion trophy has been hosted in various countries.
It is a well-reputed tournament ever organized by ICC fortis a fast-paced format and thrilling encounters. Everyone has seen some interesting encounters in the past like India’s great victory in 2013 and Pakistan’s glorious win in 2017.
Champion Trophy 2025 Schedule
Match Schedule
| Date | Match | Venue |
|---|---|---|
| 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 |
| 5 March 2025 | 1st Semi-final | Karachi |
| 6 March 2025 | 2nd Semi-final | Rawalpindi |
| 9 March 2025 | Final | Lahore |
Host Selection
Pakistan is officially announced as a host country for the Champion Trophy 2025. The host country was confirmed on 16 November 2021, during the 2021 ICC Men’s T20 World Cup. It is the first time that Pakistan will host any tournament of ICC since the 2009 attack on the Sri Lanka Cricket Team.
Qualification Process
Pakistan has automatically qualified for this tournament as a host country. Seven other teams are joined in this trophy from the 2023 Cricket World Cup group stage. This is the first time that a champion team Sri Lanka has not qualified for this. Afghanistan team will make its first appearance in the champion trophy.
Champions Trophy 2025 Teams List
Eight teams are participating in this tournament. The list of these teams is given below.
- Pakistan
- India
- Australia
- New Zealand
- Afghanistan
- Bangladesh
- South Africa
- England
Venues
Pakistan has proposed three venues for the Champion Trophy on 28 April 2024. These stadiums are Lahore, Karachi, and Rawalpindi. A total of 15 matches will be played. The distribution of matches for each stadium is given below.
City and Stadium Information
| City | Matches | Stadium | Capacity |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lahore | 7 | Gaddafi Stadium | 27,000 |
| Karachi | 3 | National Stadium | 32,000 |
| Rawalpindi | 5 | Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium | 15,000 |
Team Groups
There are two groups, Group A and Group B each containing four teams.
Group A
- Pakistan
- Australia
- India
- South Africa
Group B
- Bangladesh
- England
- New Zealand
- Afghanistan
Tournament Format
The ICC Champion Trophy follows a round-robin format where every team plays matches against the other three teams in the same group. The top two teams from each group will qualify for the semi-finals, and winners of these semi-finals will perform in a grand finale.
Conclusion
The ICC tournament is going to be a thrilling action in 2025. As top eight teams are coming to Pakistan to play this tournament. Fans of cricket in Pakistan are eager to see their favorite players performing on a big stage. Don’t miss out on this event and get yourself ready for this.
FAQs
When will Champion Trophy 2025 start?
The tournament is going to start from February to March 2025.
Which country will host the Champion trophy in 2025?
Pakistan is officially announced as the host country for the 2025 trophy.
How many teams are participating in the 2025 Champion Trophy?
Eighth teams are participating in this tournament. These are Pakistan (host ), India, Australia, New Zealand, Bangladesh, South Africa, Afghanistan, and England.
Will India come to Pakistan to play Champion trophy in 2025?
There is no confirmed news for this but there are many chances that India will surely come to Pakistan.