ICC Champions Trophy 2025: Fixtures, Squads & More
The ICC Champions Trophy 2025 will be held after the 2023 ODI World Cup and the 2024 T20 World Cup. It marks the return of the tournament after an eight-year hiatus, with the International Cricket Council (ICC) officially confirming the event’s return in November 2021. The tournament will be held in Pakistan, with top teams competing for the prestigious trophy.
ICC Champions Trophy 2025 Overview
Dates: February 21 — March 14, 2025
Host Country: Pakistan
Prize Money: $35 million, with $20 million for participation and $10 million for prize money and production costs.
Format
The tournament will follow a 50-over format, with 8 teams competing. These teams are the top-ranked ODI sides, with Pakistan qualifying automatically as the host nation. The teams will be divided into two groups, with the top two teams from each group advancing to the semi-finals.
Groupings
Group A: India, Bangladesh, Pakistan, New Zealand
Group B: Australia, Afghanistan, England, South Africa
Venues
Lahore: Gaddafi Stadium (7 matches, capacity: 27,000)
Karachi: National Stadium (3 matches, capacity: 32,000)
Rawalpindi: Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium (5 matches, capacity: 15,000)
Top Players to Watch
Rohit Sharma (India): Known for his explosive starts, Rohit Sharma will be crucial in setting the tone for India.
Virat Kohli (India): The highest run-scorer in the 2023 ODI World Cup, Kohli’s experience and consistency make him one of the key players.
Travis Head (Australia): With the retirement of David Warner, Head has become a formidable presence for Australia.
Key Match: India vs Pakistan
The India vs Pakistan match on March 1, 2025, in Lahore is expected to be one of the most anticipated encounters of the tournament. Given the historical rivalry between the two teams, this match will draw huge attention from cricket fans worldwide.
The ICC Champions Trophy 2025 promises to be an exciting and competitive event, with top teams battling for supremacy in the 50-over format.
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