The Champions Trophy 2025 is set to make its highly anticipated return after key issues were resolved between the ICC and Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB), with India agreeing to play in a neutral venue. Pakistan has selected the UAE as the neutral venue, where India will play their three group-stage matches in Dubai. If India qualifies for the knockout stages, they will continue their campaign in Dubai.
In addition to the UAE, the official schedule now includes three iconic venues from Pakistan: Karachi, Lahore, and Rawalpindi. The tournament will run from February 19, 2025, to March 19, 2025, promising an exciting month of world-class cricket across these legendary locations. Here's the official schedule for this thrilling event.
The Return of Champions Trophy does not change any of the ways it was played in the past, The 50-over format with 8 teams separating into two groups face each other one time within the group and the top 2 teams from each group will qualify for the Knockout and then Finals. Here are the 8 teams that qualified for the Champions Trophy 2025.
Group A | Group B |
India | South Africa |
New Zealand | Australia |
Pakistan | Afghanistan |
Bangladesh | England |
The tournament kicks off in Karachi with the defending champions, Pakistan, facing New Zealand on February 19. There will be no reserve day for any league matches, as expected; however, the knockout rounds have been allotted a reserve day, with both the semi-finals and finals also receiving one reserve day each.
The most anticipated match of the tournament, India vs. Pakistan, will take place in Dubai on February 23. This clash is highly awaited and carries significant stakes. Pakistan will travel to Dubai to face their arch-rivals. In the last Champions Trophy, Pakistan triumphed over India in the finals, and fans are eager to see if both teams can make it to the final again. If they do, Dubai will host the finals on March 9, 2025, If India Didn't qualify Lahore will host the Finals. which promises to be another major event.
All teams are preparing to announce their 15-man squads soon, with England already having revealed theirs, which includes the return of Joe Root. The other teams are expected to announce their squads in early January.
As the Champions Trophy 2025 draws closer, excitement is building around the thrilling encounters set to unfold in Pakistan and the UAE. With India set to play their group matches in Dubai and the knockout rounds also taking place there if they qualify, the stage is set for intense competition between the world’s top teams. The inclusion of iconic Pakistani venues such as Karachi, Lahore, and Rawalpindi adds a unique flavor to the tournament, making it a memorable event for cricket fans worldwide. With the schedule now confirmed, all eyes will be on the tournament as it kicks off on February 19, 2025, bringing together the best of cricket on a global stage.
