ICC Champions Trophy 2025

After seven long years, Champions Trophy 2025 will finally begin. Set for February 19th to March 9th primarily in Pakistan and UAE.

Pakistan, the defending champions, will serve as primary hosts with matches taking place across Lahore, Karachi and Rawalpindi while India will have matches held in Dubai. The two top teams from each group will advance to the semi-finals.

Schedule

The ICC Champions Trophy 2025 will showcase eight of the world's greatest cricket teams competing in an exhilarating tournament from February 19 to March 9. The tournament features two groups of four teams with the top two from each advancing to semi-finals before culminating on March 9 with its exciting final.

The tournament will showcase several compelling matches, with India vs Pakistan set for a riveting clash in Dubai on February 23. This fixture promises to be an intense test of both teams' skills and emotions; and is included in the schedule as a signatory fixture to highlight how cricket transcends politics and borders.

Attractions other than India-Pakistan matches will draw crowds too; fans should keep an eye out for exciting cricket from South Africa and England as they vie to advance to the semifinals; additionally, this tournament offers the chance to see Afghanistan compete against more experienced countries.

The tournament will take place simultaneously in both United Arab Emirates (UAE) and Pakistan under a "hybrid model." India's matches will take place in UAE due to security considerations; all other matches will take place in Pakistan - an effort designed to address political challenges while still making sure this tournament stands as a benchmark in global cricket events.

Fixture

ICC Champions Trophy is one of the premier cricket tournaments. A high-stakes competition featuring eight ODI teams worldwide, it last took place in 2017 before returning seven years later with MS Dhoni leading India to victory both times he played. India previously claimed three championship titles: 2002 (shared with Sri Lanka), 2013 under MS Dhoni, and now 2025 after an absence.

The 2025 ICC Champions Trophy tournament will take place from February 19 to March 9 in Pakistan and UAE, featuring 15 matches with New Zealand hosting its opening match against Pakistan as host. Due to security concerns, Indian matches will instead take place in Dubai instead.

At the start of each group stage, four teams will compete in two groups with four teams each; then the top two from each will advance to semi-finals before finally competing in a final between both groups' winners.

Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has proposed three venues for its event - Karachi, Lahore and Rawalpindi. PCB further stated that Lahore will host the final match, while at least 10 Indian matches may also take place in Dubai.

Venue

Pakistan and United Arab Emirates will play hosts to this year's ICC Champions Trophy 2025 tournament, featuring eight men's national cricket teams from around the globe, with Pakistan holding on as the defending champions and India likely hoping for success after coming close last year.

This tournament will consist of both a round-robin group stage and then knockout rounds, with matches played across world-class venues like Gaddafi Stadium in Lahore, National Stadium Karachi, Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium as well as India's matches held in Dubai. A total of 15 matches will take place; India will have their matches hosted there.

No matter the tensions between India and Pakistan, it's clear that the 2025 ICC Champions Trophy will be an exciting competition. Running from February 19 to March 9, it will pit India against Pakistan in a highly-anticipated match on February 23.

The International Cricket Council (ICC) has revealed the venue of their championship, which will be spread out between several locations across Pakistan and Dubai, UAE. They have agreed to use the hybrid model used when Pakistan hosted the Asia Cup last year as well, providing another significant step toward alleviating political tensions that has arisen over cricket in Pakistan and hopefully leading to lasting solutions.

Maps

The 2025 ICC Champions Trophy will see top cricket nations competing for glory. This thrilling event brings together some of the finest cricket players from around the globe and promises an action-packed tournament full of excitement and drama. Due to limited slots available, teams will strive hard to secure their spots. It promises an enthralling event whether you're an avid cricket fan or simply curious to see your favorite team perform; no matter your interest this tournament won't disappoint you!

Pakistan will host the Champions Trophy for the first time since 2017's triumph by India at The Oval in London. Eight teams will vie to advance from both groups of four, each playing twice within its group before two of these advance to semifinals.

While the International Cricket Council's (ICC) decision to host its tournament in Pakistan was widely welcomed, its success remains in question due to an ongoing dispute between India's Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) and Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB). BCCI informed ICC it will not send its team due to lack of government approval; PCB responded that its team would send an exhibition match instead.

The International Cricket Council is exploring a hybrid model in which India's matches would be played in Sri Lanka to avoid potential conflict with India and keep the tournament in Pakistan.