The ICC Champions Trophy is back and will be hosted at Pakistan between February 19 to March 9. The last time the competition was hosted was back in 2017 when Pakistan won it beating India in the final. Champions Trophy is a competition where the elite nations of the cricketing world meet to decide one true champion in the ODI format. There has been talks about scrapping the tournament entirely as there is no purpose keeping two ODI competitions in the cycle but the tournament has returned considering the health and relevance of ODI cricket as a whole and the legacy of the competition. Pakistan stepped in as the hosts of the 2024 edition as a purpose of display of International cricket returning to their shores. ICC Launches Logo for Champions Trophy 2025 in Pakistan, Cricket’s Governing Body Shares New Visual Identity for Men’s and Women’s CT Amid Scheduling Crisis Over Upcoming Edition.
Despite the build up, the ICC Champions Trophy 2025 has already faced a lot of controversies. The internal relations between India and Pakistan has not been good for long and India has refused to travel to Pakistan citing security corners. This has put the ICC Champions Trophy 2025 in controversy and PCB had to settle for a hybrid model, in which India will play there matches in Dubai while Pakistan will host the other matches. All the tension between the concerned party also delayed the release of the ICC Champions Trophy 2025 schedule. But finally the schedule got released by end of 2024 and the streaming partner was also announced. ICC Champions Trophy 2025: Top ICC Officials Trying To Convince Pakistan Cricket Board for Adoption of Hybrid Model, Sources.
ICC Champions Trophy 2025 will once again bring ODI cricket back to the drawing room of people where they will enjoy a day long exciting action with ebbs and flows. Fans eager to know the schedule, format, list of previous winners and other details will get the entire information here.
ICC Champions Trophy 2025 Full Schedule
The ICC Champions Trophy 2025 schedule was announced on December 24. The tournament will commence on February 19 and the final will be played on Match 09. India will play their matches including their potential semifinal and final at Dubai. Here’s the full schedule.
19 February, Pakistan v New Zealand, Karachi, Pakistan
20 February, Bangladesh v India, Dubai
21 February, Afghanistan v South Africa, Karachi, Pakistan
22 February, Australia v England, Lahore, Pakistan
23 February, Pakistan v India, Dubai
24 February, Bangladesh v New Zealand, Rawalpindi, Pakistan
25 February, Australia v South Africa, Rawalpindi, Pakistan
26 February, Afghanistan v England, Lahore, Pakistan
27 February, Pakistan v Bangladesh, Rawalpindi, Pakistan
28 February, Afghanistan v Australia, Lahore, Pakistan
1 March, South Africa v England, Karachi, Pakistan
2 March, New Zealand v India, Dubai
4 March, Semi-final 1, Dubai
5 March, Semi-final 2, Lahore, Pakistan
9 March, Final, Lahore (unless India qualify, when it will be played in Dubai)
10 March, Reserve day
*All matches will be day-night encounters
ICC Champions Trophy 2025 Format
In the ICC Champions Trophy 2025, eight teams will be divided into two groups of four. The four teams in each group will play each other in round robin system and the two top teams from each group will qualify for the semifinal. The group champion of Group A will play the second placed team of the Group B while it will the vice versa for the other semifinal. Although, if the hybrid model is being followed then India are likely to be alloted a fixed semifinal irrespective of who qualifies from which group.
ICC Champions Trophy List of Previous Winners
| Year | Host Nation | Winner |
| 1998 | Bangladesh | South Africa |
| 2000 | Kenya | New Zealand |
| 2002 | Sri Lanka | India and Sri Lanka (Co-Champions) |
| 2004 | England | West Indies |
| 2006 | India | Australia |
| 2009 | South Africa | Australia |
| 2013 | England and Wales | India |
| 2017 | England and Wales | Pakistan |
ICC Champions Trophy 2025 Live Telecast and Streaming Details
Star Sports Network are the official broadcast partner of the ICC Champions Trophy 2025 in India. Fans will get the live telecast viewing option of the ICC Champions Trophy 2025 on the Star Sports Network channels on TV. The live streaming viewing option will be available on the Disney+ Hotstar app and website.
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