ICC Champions Trophy 2025: Full Schedule, Groups, Venue Detail

The ICC Champions Trophy 2025 will start in Pakistan from February 19 to March 9. With Top 8 ODI teams competing, cricket fans can look forward to thrilling matches including the iconic India vs. Pakistan face-off on March 1 and the classic Australia vs. England showdown on February 22.

Tournament Overview

• Dates: February 19 - March 9, 2025

• Host Country: Pakistan

• Total Teams: India, Pakistan, Australia, New Zealand, Bangladesh, South Africa, Afghanistan, and England

• Format: Round-robin in groups, leading to knockout rounds

Pakistan is set to host this prestigious event in Karachi, Lahore, and Rawalpindi, marking the country’s first major international cricket tournament since 2009.

ICC Champions Trophy Group

Group A	Group B
India	Afghanistan
Pakistan	Australia
New Zealand	England
Bangladesh	South Africa

ICC Champions Trophy 2025 Full Schedule

Here in the complete For 2025 ICC champion trophy schedule  also date, venue, Match vs Match.

Date	Match	Venue
February 19, 2025	New Zealand vs Pakistan	Karachi
February 20, 2025	Bangladesh vs India	Lahore
February 21, 2025	Afghanistan vs South Africa	Karachi
February 22, 2025	Australia vs England	Lahore
February 23, 2025	New Zealand vs India	Rawalpindi
February 24, 2025	Pakistan vs Bangladesh	Lahore
February 25, 2025	Afghanistan vs England	Lahore
February 26, 2025	Australia vs South Africa	Rawalpindi
February 27, 2025	Bangladesh vs New Zealand	Lahore
February 28, 2025	Afghanistan vs Australia	Rawalpindi
March 1, 2025	Pakistan vs India	Lahore
March 2, 2025	South Africa vs England	Rawalpindi
March 5, 2025	Semi-final 1	Karachi
March 6, 2025	Semi-final 2	Rawalpindi
March 9, 2025	Final	Lahore

Venues for ICC Champions Trophy

Pakistan has designated 3 primary venues for the ICC Champions Trophy tournament.

City	Stadium	Capacity	Matches
Karachi	National Stadium	34,238	3
Lahore	Gaddafi Stadium	27,000	7
Rawalpindi	Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium	15,000	5

Features of the 2025 ICC Champions Trophy

1. Historic Hosting: This will be the first major ICC event hosted solely by Pakistan since 2009 showcasing the nation modernized cricket facilities and enhanced security measures.
2. Hybrid Model Consideration: Discussions continue around a possible hybrid model due to India participation concerns. Some matches may shift to neutral venues like the UAE to ensure the safety of all teams.
3. Afghanistan Debut: Afghanistan will make its first appearance in the ICC Champions Trophy, highlighting the growth of cricket in emerging nations.
4. Absence of Former Champions: Notably, Sri Lanka will not participate, marking a significant shift in the competitive lineup.
5. State-of-the-Art Venues: The games will be played in newly upgraded stadiums, offering a modernized experience for spectators.
6. Anticipated Matches: The Pakistan vs. India match on March 1, 2025 is expected to be a tournament highlight, attracting massive viewership.

The 2025 ICC Champions Trophy promises historic moments of exciting matches and intense competition. With fans all over the world eagerly waiting for this prestigious tournament, Pakistan is all set to showcase world-class cricket once again.