ODI Cricket Champions Trophy 2025 Schedule Of Matches

Champions Trophy is an ICC tournament in which the top 8 ODI teams will participate and try to snatch the title from Pakistan as they are the defending champions of Champions Trophy 2017. It is the 9th edition and Pakistan will host it in its 3 popular stadiums Karachi, Lahore, and Rawalpindi. Cricket fans must be looking for the ICC Champions Trophy 2025 Schedule, qualified teams, venues, date and time and I’ve compiled all valuable pieces of information in one place.

Let’s have a look at the background and India’s participation in the ICC event going to start from 10 February to 9 March 2025. 

Champions Trophy 2025 Schedule

Here is detailed information about the Champions Trophy 2025 schedule of all the qualified teams for this ICC Tournament:

Time Table

Champions Trophy 2025 Schedule & Venues

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Background Of Champions Trophy

If I talk about the history of this iconic event then back to 2017 after this historical tournament ICC has announced that there will be no future editions of it. Then in 2021 ICC again announced that the event will be held in 2025 and Pakistan will host. The government asked Rameez Raja, a PCB Chairman to construct a stadium in Pakistan’s most beautiful city Islamabad. 

Champions Trophy 2025 Hosting

After the cricket restriction in Pakistan due to the 2009 attack, it will be the first ICC Tournament Event to take place in Pakistan. Stadiums will be jam-packed and Pakistanis will never disappoint anyone. All eyes are on the PAK VS IND Champions Trophy 2025 match. Check the latest updates about the Champions Trophy 2025 host and Champions Trophy tour.

India’s Participation

India refused to come to Pakistan for the Champions Trophy 2025 due to security risks. The BCCI said that the government didn’t approve the travel of the Indian team to Pakistan. Check the latest updates about PAK v IND Champions Trophy 2025.

Champions Trophy 2025 Qualification

The top 8 ODI teams have qualified for the 2025 Champions Trophy in which Sri Lanka failed to qualify while on the other hand, fans are excited to watch thrilling matches due to the entry of Afghanistan. 

Champions Trophy 2025 Venues

Three venues, Karachi, Lahore, and Rawalpindi, have been selected to host the Champions Trophy matches in 2025. If India comes, then PAK vs. IND will be held in Lahore. Dear Pakistani Fans! After the final confirmation, book your tickets, set your schedule, and enjoy in the stadium of your home ground. These venues are:

• Lahore: Gaddafi Stadium
• Karachi: National Stadium
• Rawalpindi: Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium

Teams Participating in Champions Trophy 2025 and Favorites

Top ranking 8 teams of ODI are participating in this Historical Event and these are listed below:

1. India: India won the title two times and is the favorite for the upcoming event of champions trophy due to their exceptional batting and bowling.
2. Pakistan (Host): As a host and the defending champion Pakistan is looking to defend its title and hopefully will continue its unpredictable nature.
3. Bangladesh: The Tigers are not so effective in the recent ICC events but they have potential and can beat any team.
4. New Zealand: New Zealand is also a favorite for the ICC Champions Trophy 2025 and these dark horses are addicted to reaching the knockout stages so they can win the title. 
5. Afghanistan: Afghanistan is making its debut in this “High-Voltage” event. Let’s see how they perform and if they reach the knockout game or not.
6. South Africa: They are the real gladiators and their power is in-depth batting and bowling.
7. Australia: Australia has won two times in 2006 and 2009 and they are incredible in their balling and batting and have the power to defeat any team.
8. England: England are the leaders of cricket and their matches are going to spice up the tournament.

Also check ICC Champions Trophy 2025 Pakistan Predictions and Training

ICC Champions Trophy 2025 Schedule (Format and Knockout Stage)

Its format resembles the Champions Trophy 2017, where the top 8 ODI teams will play 50 matches on each side. 4 teams will be divided into 2 groups India and Pakistan will be included in the same group for the head-to-head match on 1st March 2025. The top 2 successful teams from each group will play in the semi-final. There will be cross-matches in the knockout stage in which the winner of Group 1 will play the match with the runner-up of Group 2 while the winner of Group 2 will play the match with the 2nd team in Group 1. 

The winners of the knockout stages will compete in the Final of Champions Trophy 2025 on 9th March. These groups are named as Group A and Group B:

Group A:

• India
• Pakistan
• New Zealand
• Bangladesh

Group B:

• England
• South Africa
• Australia
• Afghanistan

Conclusion

I tried my best to cover all points about the ICC Champions Trophy 2025 Schedule, Timetable, venues, teams, and clash of Pak vs India 2025. The upcoming year is coming with unstoppable cricket events like the Champions Trophy, PSL 10, IPL 2025, and various ICC Biggest Events and leagues. You must be excited about it and if you are in Pakistan these will be memorable moments for you.

Enjoy!

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