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{{short description|Ninth edition of the ICC Men's Champions Trophy}} |
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| image = File:2025 ICC Men's Champions Trophy Logo.svg |
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| fromdate = 19 February |
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|todate= 9 March 2025 |
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|administrator = [[International Cricket Council]] |
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| cricket format = [[One Day International]] |
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| tournament format = [[Tournament#Group|Group Stage]] and [[Single-elimination tournament|Knockout stage]] |
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| host = {{flag|Pakistan}}<br>{{flag|United Arab Emirates}} |
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| previous_year = 2017 |
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| previous_tournament = 2017 ICC Champions Trophy |
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The '''2025 ICC Champions Trophy ''' will be the ninth edition of the [[ICC Champions Trophy]]. It will be hosted by [[Pakistan]] and [[United Arab Emirates]] from 19 February to 9 March 2025 and will be contested by the top eight ranked men's national teams qualified from the [[2023 Cricket World Cup]]. [[Pakistan national cricket team|Pakistan]] are the defending champions, having won the [[2017 ICC Champions Trophy|previous edition in 2017]]. |
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The '''2025 ICC Champions Trophy ''' will be the ninth edition of the [[ICC Champions Trophy]], an [[One Day International]] (ODI) [[cricket]] tournament. It will be organised by the [[International Cricket Council]] (ICC) and will be contested by the top eight ranked men's national teams from the [[2023 Cricket World Cup]]. The tournament will be hosted by [[Pakistan]] from 19 February to 9 March 2025. [[Pakistan national cricket team|Pakistan]] are the defending champions, having won the previous edition in [[2017 ICC Champions Trophy|2017]]. |
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== Background == |
== Background == |
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The [[ICC Champions Trophy]] is a quadrennial [[One Day International|ODI]] [[cricket]] tournament organised by the [[International Cricket Council]] (ICC). Initially held as a biennial tournament since its inaugural edition in [[1998 ICC KnockOut Trophy|1998]] as ICC KnockOut Trophy, it was rebranded as ICC Champions Trophy in [[2002 ICC Champions Trophy|2002]] and has been held as a quadrennial tournament since [[2009 ICC Champions Trophy|2009]]. In 2016, the ICC cancelled future editions of the Champions Trophy after the [[2017 ICC Champions Trophy|2017 tournament]], aiming to have only one major tournament in each format of international cricket.<ref>{{cite news|title=Test Championship to replace Champions Trophy|url=http://www.espncricinfo.com/ci-icc/content/story/646147.html|access-date=21 July 2019|work=[[ESPNcricinfo]]|archive-date=20 June 2018|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180620182116/http://www.espncricinfo.com/ci-icc/content/story/646147.html|url-status=live}}</ref> However in November 2021 as part of the [[2024-2031 ICC men's hosts cycle]], ICC announced that the tournament would return from 2025 onwards.<ref name="ICC">{{cite news|url=https://www.icc-cricket.com/news/2354682|title=USA to stage T20 World Cup: 2024-2031 ICC Men's tournament hosts confirmed|work=[[International Cricket Council]]|access-date=29 December 2021|archive-date=5 December 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20211205110854/https://www.icc-cricket.com/news/2354682|url-status=live}}</ref> |
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== Hosts == |
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Pakistan was announced as the host of the ICC Champions Trophy on 16 November 2021.<ref name="ICC"/> It will be first global tournament that will be hosted by Pakistan since the [[2009 attack on the Sri Lanka national cricket team|2009 attack on the Sri Lankan team]]. <ref>{{cite news |title=USA co-hosts for 2024 T20 WC, Pakistan gets 2025 Champions Trophy, India and Bangladesh 2031 World Cup |url=https://www.espncricinfo.com/story/usa-co-hosts-for-2024-t20-wc-pakistan-gets-2025-champions-trophy-india-and-bangladesh-2031-world-cup-1289589 |work=[[ESPNcricinfo]] |date=16 November 2021 |access-date=1 June 2024 |archive-date=16 November 2021 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20211116141837/http://www.espncricinfo.com/story/usa-co-hosts-for-2024-t20-wc-pakistan-gets-2025-champions-trophy-india-and-bangladesh-2031-world-cup-1289589 |url-status=live }}</ref> The last major tournament to take place in the country was the [[1996 Cricket World Cup]] which it co-hosted with India and Sri Lanka.<ref>{{cite news| url=https://www.sportingnews.com/in/cricket/news/when-was-last-time-pakistan-hosted-icc-tournament/dac1a1e950d3a43f7e9673fb |title=When was the last time Pakistan hosted an ICC tournament? |date=12 July 2024| access-date=1 August 2024| work=Sporting News }}</ref> |
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== India's participation == |
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The India-Pakistan cricket rivalry has been severely impacted by the tense political relations between the two nations. In November 2023, the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) met with the ICC Executive Board to discuss compensation if India refused to play in Pakistan.<ref>{{cite news |title=PCB Asks For Compensation From ICC If India Refuse To Play Champions Trophy 2025: Report |url=https://sports.ndtv.com/cricket/pcb-asks-for-compensation-from-icc-if-india-refuse-to-play-champions-troph-2025-report-4607491 |date=27 November 2023 |access-date=1 December 2023 |work=[[NDTV]] }}</ref><ref>{{cite news |title=Champions Trophy to be shifted out of Pakistan or held in hybrid model: Reports |url=https://www.livemint.com/sports/cricket-news/champions-trophy-2025-to-be-shifted-out-of-pakistan-or-held-in-hybrid-model-report-11701085305314.html |access-date=1 December 2023 |work=[[Live Mint]] |date=27 November 2023 |archive-date=1 December 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20231201193934/https://www.livemint.com/sports/cricket-news/champions-trophy-2025-to-be-shifted-out-of-pakistan-or-held-in-hybrid-model-report-11701085305314.html |url-status=live }}</ref> A year later, the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) informed the ICC that India wouldn't travel to Pakistan for the tournament, citing security concerns.<ref name="India">{{cite news |title=India will not travel to Pakistan for 2025 Champions Trophy |url=https://www.espncricinfo.com/story/india-will-not-travel-to-pakistan-for-2025-champions-trophy-1458978 |date=9 November 2024 |access-date=9 November 2024 |work=[[ESPNcricinfo]] }}</ref> Pakistan demanded a written explanation and rejected the proposed hybrid model, which would have allowed India to play their matches at a neutral venue.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Where will the Champions Trophy be played? ICC to take final call after November 29 meeting |url=https://www.espncricinfo.com/story/where-will-the-champions-trophy-be-played-icc-to-take-final-call-after-november-29-meeting-1462038 |access-date=2024-11-30 |website=ESPNcricinfo |language=en}}</ref> |
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The dispute led to a heated debate in both Pakistani and Indian media. Pakistan argued that India should reciprocate their visit to India for the 2023 World Cup. Some even claimed that Pakistan's participation in the 2023 World Cup was contingent upon India's agreement to play in the 2025 Champions Trophy. |
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=== Host selection === |
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The Indian media reported that Pakistan was awarded the hosting rights for an ICC tournament after approximately 30 years. However, they are not doing so smoothly, as they could easily allow India to play their matches at a neutral venue while hosting the remaining matches. |
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[[Pakistan]] was announced as the host of the 2025 ICC Champions Trophy on 16 November 2021 as part of the [[2024-2031 ICC men's hosts cycle]].<ref name="ICC"/> It will be the first global tournament to be hosted by Pakistan after 28 years,<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.pcb.com.pk/press-release-detail/pakistan-set-to-host-icc-event-after-28-years.html|title=Pakistan set to host ICC event after 28 years|date=24 December 2024|website=Pakistan Cricket Board}}</ref> since the [[2009 attack on the Sri Lanka national cricket team|2009 attack on the Sri Lankan team]].<ref>{{cite news |title=USA co-hosts for 2024 T20 WC, Pakistan gets 2025 Champions Trophy, India and Bangladesh 2031 World Cup |url=https://www.espncricinfo.com/story/usa-co-hosts-for-2024-t20-wc-pakistan-gets-2025-champions-trophy-india-and-bangladesh-2031-world-cup-1289589 |work=[[ESPNcricinfo]] |date=16 November 2021 |access-date=1 June 2024 |archive-date=16 November 2021 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20211116141837/http://www.espncricinfo.com/story/usa-co-hosts-for-2024-t20-wc-pakistan-gets-2025-champions-trophy-india-and-bangladesh-2031-world-cup-1289589 |url-status=live }}</ref> The last major tournament to take place in the country was the [[1996 Cricket World Cup]] which it co-hosted with [[India]] and [[Sri Lanka]].<ref>{{cite news| url=https://www.sportingnews.com/in/cricket/news/when-was-last-time-pakistan-hosted-icc-tournament/dac1a1e950d3a43f7e9673fb |title=When was the last time Pakistan hosted an ICC tournament? |date=12 July 2024| access-date=1 August 2024| work=Sporting News }}</ref> [[United Arab Emirates|UAE]] was announced as a co-host to host India's matches, due to security issues in Pakistan. A minimum of 10 matches will be held in Pakistan. [[Dubai]] will host all Indian matches. |
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On the other hand, the Pakistani media alleged that India is deliberately trying to sabotage Pakistan's hosting of the global tournament. This is despite the fact that all other teams have already come to Pakistan and played their matches without any issues, with security concerns being raised only by the Indian team. |
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Eight qualified teams divided into [[2025 ICC Champions Trophy group stage|two groups of four]], will play against the three teams in their respective group – for a total of ten matches – and the top two teams in each group will advance to the [[2025 ICC Champions Trophy knockout stage|knockout stage]]. The knockout stage will consist of 2 semi-finals and a final. A total of 15 matches will be played over 19 days.<ref name=":3" /> |
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=== India's participation === |
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The BCCI countered that the Indian government's permission was required for participation, citing security concerns. Pakistan, however, maintained that politics should not be mixed with sports and that India was using politics as an excuse to avoid traveling to Pakistan. |
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{{Further|India–Pakistan cricket rivalry|India–Pakistan relations}} |
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The [[India–Pakistan cricket rivalry]] has been severely impacted by the tense political relations between the two nations. In November 2023, the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) met with the ICC Executive Board to discuss compensation if India refused to play in Pakistan.<ref>{{cite news |title=PCB Asks For Compensation From ICC If India Refuse To Play Champions Trophy 2025: Report |url=https://sports.ndtv.com/cricket/pcb-asks-for-compensation-from-icc-if-india-refuse-to-play-champions-troph-2025-report-4607491 |date=27 November 2023 |access-date=1 December 2023 |work=[[NDTV]] }}</ref><ref>{{cite news |title=Champions Trophy to be shifted out of Pakistan or held in hybrid model: Reports |url=https://www.livemint.com/sports/cricket-news/champions-trophy-2025-to-be-shifted-out-of-pakistan-or-held-in-hybrid-model-report-11701085305314.html |access-date=1 December 2023 |work=[[Live Mint]] |date=27 November 2023 |archive-date=1 December 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20231201193934/https://www.livemint.com/sports/cricket-news/champions-trophy-2025-to-be-shifted-out-of-pakistan-or-held-in-hybrid-model-report-11701085305314.html |url-status=live }}</ref> A year later, the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) informed the ICC that India wouldn't travel to Pakistan for the tournament, citing security concerns.<ref>{{cite news |title=India will not travel to Pakistan for 2025 Champions Trophy |url=https://www.espncricinfo.com/story/india-will-not-travel-to-pakistan-for-2025-champions-trophy-1458978 |date=9 November 2024 |access-date=9 November 2024 |work=[[ESPNcricinfo]] }}</ref> Pakistan demanded a written explanation and initially rejected the proposed hybrid model.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Where will the Champions Trophy be played? ICC to take final call after November 29 meeting |url=https://www.espncricinfo.com/story/where-will-the-champions-trophy-be-played-icc-to-take-final-call-after-november-29-meeting-1462038 |access-date=2024-11-30 |website=ESPNcricinfo |language=en}}</ref> |
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==== Neutral venue arrangements ==== |
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Pakistani media speculated that the Indian government, which they claimed uses Pakistan as a vote bank, would never allow the Indian team to travel to Pakistan. The BCCI proposed a hybrid model, which the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) initially rejected. The PCB instead demanded that India be replaced with another team, but this was not feasible due to broadcasting rights issues. |
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On 19 December 2024, following an agreement between [[Board of Control for Cricket in India|BCCI]] and [[Pakistan Cricket Board|PCB]], the ICC in an update issued on India and Pakistan hosted matches at ICC events, established that the upcoming ICC Champions Trophy set to be played in February and March 2025 will be played across Pakistan and a neutral venue.<ref name=":2" /><ref>{{Cite web |date=2024-12-19 |title=India to play Champions Trophy matches at neutral venue {{!}} cricket.com.au |url=https://www.cricket.com.au/news/4189050/india-to-play-champions-trophy-matches-at-neutral-venue |access-date=2024-12-20 |website=www.cricket.com.au |language=en}}</ref> The ICC board confirmed that India and Pakistan matches hosted by either country at ICC events between 2024 and 2027 would be played at a neutral venue. This will apply also to the [[2025 Women's Cricket World Cup]] (hosted by India) and the [[2026 Men's T20 World Cup]] (hosted by India and Sri Lanka). It was also announced that Pakistan had been awarded hosting rights of the [[2028 Women's T20 World Cup]], where neutral venue arrangements will also apply.<ref name=":2">{{cite web |title=Update issued on India and Pakistan hosted matches at ICC events |url=https://www.icc-cricket.com/tournaments/champions-trophy-2025/news/update-issued-on-india-and-pakistan-hosted-matches-at-icc-events |website=ICC |access-date=19 December 2024 |date=19 December 2024}}</ref> The fixtures were announced on 24 December 2024, along with the [[Dubai International Cricket Stadium]] in [[Dubai]], UAE as the neutral venue for the tournament.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.bbc.com/sport/cricket/articles/cd75z2xxzpwo|title=ICC Champions Trophy 2025: India face Pakistan in Dubai as fixtures released|date=24 December 2024|website=BBC Sport}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.icc-cricket.com/media-releases/icc-men-s-champions-trophy-2025-schedule-announced|title=ICC Men’s Champions Trophy 2025 schedule announced|date=24 December 2024|website=[[International Cricket Council]]}}</ref> |
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On 13 November 2024, The ICC launched a brand-new [[ICC Champions Trophy#Revival and rebranding (2025 onwards)|visual identity]] for the Champions Trophy with the release of a brand launch video, as the men’s event will return for the first time since 2017.<ref name=":0">{{Cite AV media |url=https://www.icc-cricket.com/tournaments/champions-trophy-2025/videos/a-new-era-for-the-champions-trophy |title=A new era for the Champions Trophy |last= |language= |access-date=2024-11-13 |via=ICC}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |last= |date=2024-11-13 |title=ICC launch a refreshed visual identity for the men’s and women’s Champions Trophy |url=https://www.icc-cricket.com/media-releases/icc-launch-a-refreshed-visual-identity-for-the-men-s-and-women-s-champions-trophy |access-date=2024-12-20 |website=ICC |language=}}</ref> On 14 November 2024, The PCB announced the schedule for trophy tour in the cities of [[Skardu]], [[Hunza District|Hunza]], and [[Muzaffarabad]], located in the region of [[Pakistan-administered Kashmir]]. The PCB's plan to take the trophy to cities in Pakistan-administered Kashmir cities was objected to by the BCCI.<ref>{{Cite news |date=2024-11-15 |title=BCCI objects to PCB's Champions Trophy tour to Muzaffarabad |url=https://www.espncricinfo.com/story/bcci-objects-to-pcbs-champions-trophy-tour-to-muzaffarabad-1459800 |access-date=2024-12-24 |work=ESPN Cricinfo}}</ref> On 16 November 2024, the ICC officially announced the global trophy tour for the Champions Trophy starting in [[Islamabad]], with the cities in Pakistan-administered Kashmir excluded. The prestigious silverware journeyed across the eight participating nations. The global trophy tour will conclude with India in January, as the trophy goes back to Pakistan.<ref name=":1">{{Cite web |last= |date=2024-11-16 |title=ICC announces global Trophy Tour ahead of Men’s Champions Trophy 2025 |url=https://www.icc-cricket.com/tournaments/champions-trophy-2025/news/icc-announces-global-trophy-tour-ahead-of-men-s-champions-trophy-2025 |access-date=2024-12-20 |website=ICC |language=}}</ref> |
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== Qualification == |
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The majority of revenue generated from the tournament comes from India's matches, particularly those against Pakistan. The PCB chairman stated that Pakistan would not travel to India for future tournaments, and instead proposed that all Pakistan matches be played at neutral venues. If Pakistan were to qualify, the semi-finals and finals would also be played at neutral venues. This issue remains unresolved, with ongoing debate in the media. |
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[[Pakistan national cricket team|Pakistan]] qualified for the competition automatically as hosts and was joined by seven other highest-ranked teams from the [[2023 Cricket World Cup group stage]].<ref>{{cite news |title=2025 Champions Trophy qualification at stake during ODI World Cup |url=https://www.espncricinfo.com/story/2025-champions-trophy-qualification-at-stake-during-odi-world-cup-1406055 |date=29 October 2023| access-date=1 November 2023 |work=[[ESPNcricinfo]] }}</ref><ref>{{cite web |date=13 November 2023 |title=Which Teams Have Qualified For ICC Champions Trophy 2025 After End Of World Cup Preliminary Stage |url=https://www.timesnownews.com/sports/cricket/explained-which-teams-have-qualified-for-icc-champions-trophy-2025-after-end-of-world-cup-preliminary-stage-article-105171040 |access-date=1 November 2023 |work=[[Times Now]] |archive-date=13 November 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20231113005127/https://www.timesnownews.com/sports/cricket/explained-which-teams-have-qualified-for-icc-champions-trophy-2025-after-end-of-world-cup-preliminary-stage-article-105171040 |url-status=live }}</ref> This was the first time former champions [[Sri Lanka national cricket team|Sri Lanka]] failed to qualify for the tournament, while [[Afghanistan national cricket team|Afghanistan]] will make their debut appearance in the tournament.<ref>{{cite press release|url=https://www.icc-cricket.com/media-releases/2164062|title=ICC announces expansion of global events|work=[[International Cricket Council]]|access-date=1 June 2024|date=1 June 2021|archive-date=1 June 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210601155234/https://www.icc-cricket.com/media-releases/2164062|url-status=live}}</ref><ref>{{cite news |title=Sri Lanka Fail To Qualify For ICC Champions Trophy 2025 Scheduled To Take Place In Pakistan |url=https://zeenews.india.com/cricket/sri-lanka-fail-to-qualify-for-icc-champions-trophy-2025-scheduled-to-take-place-in-pakistan-2687031.html |access-date=1 June 2024| date=13 November 2023 |work=[[Zee News]] }}</ref> |
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== Qualification == |
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|+ List of teams qualified for the 2025 Men's Champions Trophy |
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[[Pakistan national cricket team|Pakistan]] qualified for the competition automatically as hosts and was joined by seven other highest-ranked teams from the [[2023 Cricket World Cup]] group stage.<ref>{{cite news |title=2025 Champions Trophy qualification at stake during ODI World Cup |url=https://www.espncricinfo.com/story/2025-champions-trophy-qualification-at-stake-during-odi-world-cup-1406055 |date=29 October 2023| access-date=1 November 2023 |work=[[ESPNcricinfo]] }}</ref><ref>{{cite web |date=13 November 2023 |title=Which Teams Have Qualified For ICC Champions Trophy 2025 After End Of World Cup Preliminary Stage |url=https://www.timesnownews.com/sports/cricket/explained-which-teams-have-qualified-for-icc-champions-trophy-2025-after-end-of-world-cup-preliminary-stage-article-105171040 |access-date=1 November 2023 |work=[[Times Now]] |archive-date=13 November 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20231113005127/https://www.timesnownews.com/sports/cricket/explained-which-teams-have-qualified-for-icc-champions-trophy-2025-after-end-of-world-cup-preliminary-stage-article-105171040 |url-status=live }}</ref> This was the first time former champions [[Sri Lanka national cricket team|Sri Lanka]] failed to qualify for the tournament, while [[Afghanistan national cricket team|Afghanistan]] will make their debut appearance in the tournament.<ref>{{cite press release|url=https://www.icc-cricket.com/media-releases/2164062|title=ICC announces expansion of global events|work=[[International Cricket Council]]|access-date=1 June 2024|date=1 June 2021|archive-date=1 June 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210601155234/https://www.icc-cricket.com/media-releases/2164062|url-status=live}}</ref><ref>{{cite news |title=Sri Lanka Fail To Qualify For ICC Champions Trophy 2025 Scheduled To Take Place In Pakistan |url=https://zeenews.india.com/cricket/sri-lanka-fail-to-qualify-for-icc-champions-trophy-2025-scheduled-to-take-place-in-pakistan-2687031.html |access-date=1 June 2024| date=13 November 2023 |work=[[Zee News]] }}</ref> |
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| rowspan="7" |[[2023 Cricket World Cup]]<br><small>(Top 7 teams from the |
| rowspan="7" | [[2023 Cricket World Cup]]<br/><small>(Top 7 teams from the previous World Cup, excluding host)</small> || rowspan="7" | 5 October – 19 November 2023 || rowspan=7 | {{nobr|{{flag|India}}}}|| rowspan="7" | {{center|'''7'''}} || {{cr|AFG}} |
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In December 2022, the [[Pakistan Cricket Board]] was given approval by the [[Government of Pakistan]] for the construction of a new cricket stadium in [[Islamabad]] for the tournament.<ref>{{cite news |title=Government gives PCB green light to build stadium in Islamabad |url=https://www.dawn.com/news/1667144 |work=[[Dawn News]] |date=2 January 2022 |access-date=1 June 2024}}</ref> On 28 April 2024, three existing venues were proposed for the event by Pakistan.<ref>{{cite news |access-date=1 June 2024 |date=28 April 2024 |title=PCB proposes three venues for 2025 Champions Trophy |url=https://www.espncricinfo.com/story/pcb-propose-three-venues-for-2025-champions-trophy-1431403 |work=[[ESPNcricinfo]] |archive-date=6 May 2024 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240506230727/https://www.espncricinfo.com/story/pcb-propose-three-venues-for-2025-champions-trophy-1431403 |url-status=live }}</ref> The matches |
In December 2022, the [[Pakistan Cricket Board]] was given approval by the [[Government of Pakistan]] for the construction of a new cricket stadium in [[Islamabad]] for the tournament.<ref>{{cite news |title=Government gives PCB green light to build stadium in Islamabad |url=https://www.dawn.com/news/1667144 |work=[[Dawn News]] |date=2 January 2022 |access-date=1 June 2024}}</ref> On 28 April 2024, three existing venues were proposed for the event by Pakistan.<ref>{{cite news |access-date=1 June 2024 |date=28 April 2024 |title=PCB proposes three venues for 2025 Champions Trophy |url=https://www.espncricinfo.com/story/pcb-propose-three-venues-for-2025-champions-trophy-1431403 |work=[[ESPNcricinfo]] |archive-date=6 May 2024 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240506230727/https://www.espncricinfo.com/story/pcb-propose-three-venues-for-2025-champions-trophy-1431403 |url-status=live }}</ref> The matches will be hosted in [[Karachi]], [[Lahore]] and [[Rawalpindi]] with India playing in [[Dubai]].<ref>{{cite web|title=Champions Trophy: India vs Pakistan on February 23 in UAE|url=https://www.espncricinfo.com/story/champions-trophy-2025-india-vs-pakistan-game-to-be-played-on-february-23-in-uae-1466036|date=22 December 2024|access-date=22 December 2024|website=ESPNcricinfo}}</ref><ref name=":3">{{Cite web |last= |date=2024-12-24 |title=Official fixtures announced for ICC Men's Champions Trophy 2025 |url=https://www.icc-cricket.com/tournaments/champions-trophy-2025/news/official-fixtures-announced-for-icc-champions-trophy-2025 |access-date=2024-12-24 |website=ICC |language=}}</ref> |
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{{location map~ |Pakistan |lat=24.90 |long=67.08 |label=[[Karachi]] |position=right}} |
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{{location map~ |Pakistan |lat=31.51 |long=74.33 |label=[[Lahore]] |position=left}} |
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{{location map~ |Pakistan |lat=33.65 |long=73.08 |label=[[Rawalpindi]] |position=left}} |
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| [[National Stadium, Karachi|National Stadium]] |
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| [[Gaddafi Stadium]] |
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|5 |
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| {{nobr|Capacity: '''34,238'''}} |
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|[[National Stadium, Karachi |National Stadium]] |
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| {{nobr|Capacity: '''15,000'''}} |
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|[[Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium]] |
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| Matches: '''3''' |
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| Matches: '''5 (Semi-final 2 & final)'''{{Efn|name=Final}} |
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|34,238 |
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| Matches: '''3''' |
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| [[File:Inside the National Stadium, Karachi 01.jpg|150px]] |
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| [[File:Gaddafi stadium lahore.jpg|150px]] |
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| [[File:Rawalpindi cricket stadium 1.jpg|150px]] |
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{{location map~ |UAE |lat=25.05 |long=55.22 |label=[[Dubai]] |position=right}} |
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! [[Dubai]] |
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| [[Dubai International Cricket Stadium|Dubai International Cricket Stadium (DSC)]] |
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| Capacity: '''25,000''' |
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| Matches: '''5 (Semi-final 1 & final)'''{{Efn|name=Final}} |
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| [[File:Dubai Stadium 2019.jpg|150px]] |
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== Squads == |
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{{Main|2025 ICC Champions Trophy squads}} |
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[[England cricket team|England]] became the first team to announce their squad on 22 December 2024.<ref>{{Cite web |last= |date=2024-12-22 |title=England name squads for India tour and Champions Trophy 2025 |url=https://www.icc-cricket.com/tournaments/champions-trophy-2025/news/england-name-squads-for-india-tour-and-champions-trophy-2025 |access-date=2024-12-22 |website=[[International Cricket Council]] |language=}}</ref> |
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== Group stage == |
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The International Cricket Council announced the groups and their fixtures on 24 December 2024, with the group stage matches being played from 19 February to 2 March 2025. The eight teams were divided into two groups of four with each team facing the other three teams in the group for a total of 15 matches.<ref name=":3" /> The opening match will be played between hosts Pakistan and New Zealand at the National Stadium in Karachi. |
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{{2025 ICC Champions Trophy knockout stage bracket}} |
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{{Limited overs matches |
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| date = 5 March 2025 |
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! width=50% | [[2025 ICC Champions Trophy group stage Group A|Group A]] |
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* {{cr|BAN}} |
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* {{cr|IND}} |
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* {{nobr|{{cr|NZ}}}} |
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* {{cr|PAK}} |
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| valign="top" | |
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* {{cr|AFG}} |
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* {{cr|AUS}} |
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* {{cr|ENG}} |
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* {{nobr|{{cr|SA}}}} |
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! colspan="2" | <small>Source: ''[[ESPNcricinfo]]''<ref name=mct25>{{ESPNcricinfo 2 |series |ref=icc-champions-trophy-2024-25-1459031/points-table-standings |title=2025 ICC Champions Trophy, points table standings}}</ref></small> |
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=== Group A === |
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{{Main|2025 ICC Champions Trophy group stage Group A}} |
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{{2025 ICC Champions Trophy Group A}} |
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| date = 19 February 2025 |
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| report = [https://www.espncricinfo.com/ci/engine/match/1466414.html Scorecard] |
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| venue =[[National Stadium, Karachi|National Stadium]], [[Karachi]] |
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{{Single-innings cricket match |
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| date = |
| date = 20 February 2025 |
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| time = 13:00 [[Gulf Standard Time|GST]] |
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| daynight = y |
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| team1 = {{cr-rt|BAN}} |
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| report = [https://www.espncricinfo.com/ci/engine/match/1466415.html Scorecard] |
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| venue = [[Dubai International Cricket Stadium|Dubai International Cricket Stadium (DSC)]], [[Dubai]] |
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| date = 23 February 2025 |
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| report = [https://www.espncricinfo.com/ci/engine/match/1466418.html Scorecard] |
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| venue = [[Dubai International Cricket Stadium|Dubai International Cricket Stadium (DSC)]], [[Dubai]] |
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{{Single-innings cricket match |
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| date = 24 February 2025 |
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| time = 14:00 [[Pakistan Standard Time|PKT]] |
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| daynight = y |
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| team1 = {{cr-rt|BAN}} |
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| report = [https://www.espncricinfo.com/ci/engine/match/1466419.html Scorecard] |
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| venue =[[Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium]], [[Rawalpindi]] |
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{{Single-innings cricket match |
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| date = 27 February 2025 |
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| time = 14:00 [[Pakistan Standard Time|PKT]] |
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| daynight = y |
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| team1 = {{cr-rt|PAK}} |
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| team2 = {{cr|BAN}} |
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| report = [https://www.espncricinfo.com/ci/engine/match/1466422.html Scorecard] |
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| venue =[[Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium]], [[Rawalpindi]] |
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{{Single-innings cricket match |
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| date = 2 March 2025 |
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| time = 13:00 [[Gulf Standard Time|GST]] |
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| daynight = y |
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| team1 = {{cr-rt|IND}} |
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| team2 = {{cr|NZ}} |
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| report = [https://www.espncricinfo.com/ci/engine/match/1466425.html Scorecard] |
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| venue = [[Dubai International Cricket Stadium|Dubai International Cricket Stadium (DSC)]], [[Dubai]] |
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=== Group B === |
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{{Main|2025 ICC Champions Trophy group stage Group B}} |
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{{2025 ICC Champions Trophy Group B}} |
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{{Single-innings cricket match |
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| date = 21 February 2025 |
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| time = 14:00 [[Pakistan Standard Time|PKT]] |
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| daynight = y |
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| team1 = {{cr-rt|AFG}} |
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| report = [https://www.espncricinfo.com/ci/engine/match/1466416.html Scorecard] |
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| venue =[[National Stadium, Karachi|National Stadium]], [[Karachi]] |
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| date = 22 February 2025 |
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| time = 14:00 [[Pakistan Standard Time|PKT]] |
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| daynight = y |
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| team1 = {{cr-rt|AUS}} |
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| report = [https://www.espncricinfo.com/ci/engine/match/1466417.html Scorecard] |
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| venue =[[Gaddafi Stadium]], [[Lahore]] |
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}} |
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{{Single-innings cricket match |
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| date = 25 February 2025 |
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| time = 14:00 [[Pakistan Standard Time|PKT]] |
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| daynight = y |
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| team1 = {{cr-rt|AUS}} |
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| team2 = {{cr|SA}} |
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| report = [https://www.espncricinfo.com/ci/engine/match/1466420.html Scorecard] |
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| venue =[[Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium]], [[Rawalpindi]] |
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{{Single-innings cricket match |
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| date = 26 February 2025 |
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| time = 14:00 [[Pakistan Standard Time|PKT]] |
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| daynight = y |
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| team1 = {{cr-rt|AFG}} |
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| team2 = {{cr|ENG}} |
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| report = [https://www.espncricinfo.com/ci/engine/match/1466421.html Scorecard] |
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| venue =[[Gaddafi Stadium]], [[Lahore]] |
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{{Single-innings cricket match |
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| date = 28 February 2025 |
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| time = 14:00 [[Pakistan Standard Time|PKT]] |
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| daynight = y |
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| team1 = {{cr-rt|AFG}} |
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| team2 = {{cr|AUS}} |
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| score1 = |
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| report = [https://www.espncricinfo.com/ci/engine/match/1466423.html Scorecard] |
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| venue =[[Gaddafi Stadium]], [[Lahore]] |
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}} |
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{{Single-innings cricket match |
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| date = 1 March 2025 |
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| time = 14:00 [[Pakistan Standard Time|PKT]] |
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| daynight = y |
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| team1 = {{cr-rt|ENG}} |
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| report = [https://www.espncricinfo.com/ci/engine/match/1466424.html Scorecard] |
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| venue =[[National Stadium, Karachi|National Stadium]], [[Karachi]] |
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}} |
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== Knockout stage == |
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{{Main|2025 ICC Champions Trophy knockout stage}} |
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The knockout stage will consist of two semi-finals, played in Dubai on 4 March and Lahore on 5 March, and the final, at Dubai or Lahore{{Efn|name=Final}} on 9 March. |
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=== Bracket === |
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{{2025 ICC Champions Trophy knockout stage bracket}} |
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=== Semi-finals === |
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{{Single-innings cricket match |
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| date = 4 March 2025 |
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| time = 13:00 [[Gulf Standard Time|GST]] |
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| daynight = y |
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| team1 = TBD |
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| report = [https://www.espncricinfo.com/ci/engine/match/1466426.html Scorecard] |
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| venue =[[Dubai International Cricket Stadium|Dubai International Cricket Stadium (DSC)]], [[Dubai]] |
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| round = '''Semi-final 1''' |
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}} |
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{{Single-innings cricket match |
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| date = 5 March 2025 |
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| time = 14:00 [[Pakistan Standard Time|PKT]] |
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| daynight = y |
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| team1 = TBD |
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| report = [https://www.espncricinfo.com/ci/engine/match/1466427.html Scorecard] |
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| venue = [[Gaddafi Stadium]], [[Lahore]] |
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| round = '''Semi-final 2''' |
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}} |
}} |
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=== Final === |
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{{main|2025 ICC Champions Trophy final}} |
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{{Single-innings cricket match |
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{{Limited overs matches |
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| date = 9 March 2025 |
| date = 9 March 2025 |
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| time = 14:00 [[Pakistan Standard Time|PKT]] |
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| daynight = y |
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| team1 = TBD |
| team1 = TBD |
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| score1 = |
| score1 = |
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| runs1 = |
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| team2 = TBD |
| team2 = TBD |
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| result = |
| result = |
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| report = [https://www.espncricinfo.com/ci/engine/match/1466428.html Scorecard] |
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| report = |
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| venue = [[Gaddafi Stadium|Lahore]]/[[Dubai International Cricket Stadium|Dubai]] |
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| venue = |
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| umpires = |
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| round = '''Final''' |
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== Statistics == |
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{{2025 ICC Champions Trophy statistics}} |
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=== Most runs === |
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=== Most wickets === |
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== Broadcasting == |
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== References == |
== References == |
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=== Notes === |
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Latest revision as of 13:13, 1 January 2025
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| Dates | 19 February – 9 March 2025 |
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| Administrator(s) | International Cricket Council |
| Cricket format | One Day International |
| Tournament format(s) | Group Stage and Knockout stage |
| Host(s) |  Pakistan United Arab Emirates |
| Participants | 8 |
| Matches | 15 |
| Official website | icc-cricket.com |
The 2025 ICC Champions Trophy will be the ninth edition of the ICC Champions Trophy. It will be hosted by Pakistan and United Arab Emirates from 19 February to 9 March 2025 and will be contested by the top eight ranked men's national teams qualified from the 2023 Cricket World Cup. Pakistan are the defending champions, having won the previous edition in 2017.
Background
The ICC Champions Trophy is a quadrennial ODI cricket tournament organised by the International Cricket Council (ICC). Initially held as a biennial tournament since its inaugural edition in 1998 as ICC KnockOut Trophy, it was rebranded as ICC Champions Trophy in 2002 and has been held as a quadrennial tournament since 2009. In 2016, the ICC cancelled future editions of the Champions Trophy after the 2017 tournament, aiming to have only one major tournament in each format of international cricket.[1] However in November 2021 as part of the 2024-2031 ICC men's hosts cycle, ICC announced that the tournament would return from 2025 onwards.[2]
Host selection
Pakistan was announced as the host of the 2025 ICC Champions Trophy on 16 November 2021 as part of the 2024-2031 ICC men's hosts cycle.[2] It will be the first global tournament to be hosted by Pakistan after 28 years,[3] since the 2009 attack on the Sri Lankan team.[4] The last major tournament to take place in the country was the 1996 Cricket World Cup which it co-hosted with India and Sri Lanka.[5] UAE was announced as a co-host to host India's matches, due to security issues in Pakistan. A minimum of 10 matches will be held in Pakistan. Dubai will host all Indian matches.
Format
Eight qualified teams divided into two groups of four, will play against the three teams in their respective group – for a total of ten matches – and the top two teams in each group will advance to the knockout stage. The knockout stage will consist of 2 semi-finals and a final. A total of 15 matches will be played over 19 days.[6]
India's participation
The India–Pakistan cricket rivalry has been severely impacted by the tense political relations between the two nations. In November 2023, the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) met with the ICC Executive Board to discuss compensation if India refused to play in Pakistan.[7][8] A year later, the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) informed the ICC that India wouldn't travel to Pakistan for the tournament, citing security concerns.[9] Pakistan demanded a written explanation and initially rejected the proposed hybrid model.[10]
Neutral venue arrangements
On 19 December 2024, following an agreement between BCCI and PCB, the ICC in an update issued on India and Pakistan hosted matches at ICC events, established that the upcoming ICC Champions Trophy set to be played in February and March 2025 will be played across Pakistan and a neutral venue.[11][12] The ICC board confirmed that India and Pakistan matches hosted by either country at ICC events between 2024 and 2027 would be played at a neutral venue. This will apply also to the 2025 Women's Cricket World Cup (hosted by India) and the 2026 Men's T20 World Cup (hosted by India and Sri Lanka). It was also announced that Pakistan had been awarded hosting rights of the 2028 Women's T20 World Cup, where neutral venue arrangements will also apply.[11] The fixtures were announced on 24 December 2024, along with the Dubai International Cricket Stadium in Dubai, UAE as the neutral venue for the tournament.[13][14]
Marketing
On 13 November 2024, The ICC launched a brand-new visual identity for the Champions Trophy with the release of a brand launch video, as the men’s event will return for the first time since 2017.[15][16] On 14 November 2024, The PCB announced the schedule for trophy tour in the cities of Skardu, Hunza, and Muzaffarabad, located in the region of Pakistan-administered Kashmir. The PCB's plan to take the trophy to cities in Pakistan-administered Kashmir cities was objected to by the BCCI.[17] On 16 November 2024, the ICC officially announced the global trophy tour for the Champions Trophy starting in Islamabad, with the cities in Pakistan-administered Kashmir excluded. The prestigious silverware journeyed across the eight participating nations. The global trophy tour will conclude with India in January, as the trophy goes back to Pakistan.[18]
Qualification
Pakistan qualified for the competition automatically as hosts and was joined by seven other highest-ranked teams from the 2023 Cricket World Cup group stage.[19][20] This was the first time former champions Sri Lanka failed to qualify for the tournament, while Afghanistan will make their debut appearance in the tournament.[21][22]
| Method of qualification | Date of qualification | Venues | No. of teams | Teams |
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| Host | 16 November 2021 | — | 1 |
Pakistan
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| 2023 Cricket World Cup (Top 7 teams from the previous World Cup, excluding host) |
5 October – 19 November 2023 |  India |
7 |
 Afghanistan
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 Australia
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 Bangladesh
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 England
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 New Zealand
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 South Africa
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| Total | 8 |
Venues
In December 2022, the Pakistan Cricket Board was given approval by the Government of Pakistan for the construction of a new cricket stadium in Islamabad for the tournament.[23] On 28 April 2024, three existing venues were proposed for the event by Pakistan.[24] The matches will be hosted in Karachi, Lahore and Rawalpindi with India playing in Dubai.[25][6]
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Squads
England became the first team to announce their squad on 22 December 2024.[26]
Group stage
The International Cricket Council announced the groups and their fixtures on 24 December 2024, with the group stage matches being played from 19 February to 2 March 2025. The eight teams were divided into two groups of four with each team facing the other three teams in the group for a total of 15 matches.[6] The opening match will be played between hosts Pakistan and New Zealand at the National Stadium in Karachi.
| Group stage | |
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| Group A | Group B |
| Source: ESPNcricinfo[27] | |
Group A
| Pos | Team | Pld | W | L | T | NR | Pts | NRR | Qualification |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Bangladesh
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0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — | Advanced to knock-out stage |
| 2 | India
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0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — | |
| 3 | New Zealand
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0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — | |
| 4 | Pakistan (H)
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0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — |
Group B
| Pos | Team | Pld | W | L | T | NR | Pts | NRR | Qualification |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Afghanistan
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0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — | Advanced to knock-out stage |
| 2 | Australia
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0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — | |
| 3 | England
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0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — | |
| 4 | South Africa
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0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — |
First match(es) will be played: 21 February 2025. Source: ESPNcricinfo
Knockout stage
The knockout stage will consist of two semi-finals, played in Dubai on 4 March and Lahore on 5 March, and the final, at Dubai or Lahore[a] on 9 March.
Bracket
The tournament bracket is shown below, with bold denoting the winners of each match.
| Semi-finals | Final | ||||||||
| A1 | Winner of Group A | ||||||||
| B2 | Runner-up of Group B | ||||||||
| SF1W | Winner of Semi-final 1 | ||||||||
| SF2W | Winner of Semi-final 2 | ||||||||
| B1 | Winner of Group B | ||||||||
| A2 | Runner-up of Group A | ||||||||
Semi-finals
Final
References
Notes
Citations
- ^ "Test Championship to replace Champions Trophy". ESPNcricinfo. Archived from the original on 20 June 2018. Retrieved 21 July 2019.
- ^ a b "USA to stage T20 World Cup: 2024-2031 ICC Men's tournament hosts confirmed". International Cricket Council. Archived from the original on 5 December 2021. Retrieved 29 December 2021.
- ^ "Pakistan set to host ICC event after 28 years". Pakistan Cricket Board. 24 December 2024.
- ^ "USA co-hosts for 2024 T20 WC, Pakistan gets 2025 Champions Trophy, India and Bangladesh 2031 World Cup". ESPNcricinfo. 16 November 2021. Archived from the original on 16 November 2021. Retrieved 1 June 2024.
- ^ "When was the last time Pakistan hosted an ICC tournament?". Sporting News. 12 July 2024. Retrieved 1 August 2024.
- ^ a b c "Official fixtures announced for ICC Men's Champions Trophy 2025". ICC. 24 December 2024. Retrieved 24 December 2024.
- ^ "PCB Asks For Compensation From ICC If India Refuse To Play Champions Trophy 2025: Report". NDTV. 27 November 2023. Retrieved 1 December 2023.
- ^ "Champions Trophy to be shifted out of Pakistan or held in hybrid model: Reports". Live Mint. 27 November 2023. Archived from the original on 1 December 2023. Retrieved 1 December 2023.
- ^ "India will not travel to Pakistan for 2025 Champions Trophy". ESPNcricinfo. 9 November 2024. Retrieved 9 November 2024.
- ^ "Where will the Champions Trophy be played? ICC to take final call after November 29 meeting". ESPNcricinfo. Retrieved 30 November 2024.
- ^ a b "Update issued on India and Pakistan hosted matches at ICC events". ICC. 19 December 2024. Retrieved 19 December 2024.
- ^ "India to play Champions Trophy matches at neutral venue | cricket.com.au". www.cricket.com.au. 19 December 2024. Retrieved 20 December 2024.
- ^ "ICC Champions Trophy 2025: India face Pakistan in Dubai as fixtures released". BBC Sport. 24 December 2024.
- ^ "ICC Men's Champions Trophy 2025 schedule announced". International Cricket Council. 24 December 2024.
- ^ A new era for the Champions Trophy. Retrieved 13 November 2024 – via ICC.
- ^ "ICC launch a refreshed visual identity for the men's and women's Champions Trophy". ICC. 13 November 2024. Retrieved 20 December 2024.
- ^ "BCCI objects to PCB's Champions Trophy tour to Muzaffarabad". ESPN Cricinfo. 15 November 2024. Retrieved 24 December 2024.
- ^ "ICC announces global Trophy Tour ahead of Men's Champions Trophy 2025". ICC. 16 November 2024. Retrieved 20 December 2024.
- ^ "2025 Champions Trophy qualification at stake during ODI World Cup". ESPNcricinfo. 29 October 2023. Retrieved 1 November 2023.
- ^ "Which Teams Have Qualified For ICC Champions Trophy 2025 After End Of World Cup Preliminary Stage". Times Now. 13 November 2023. Archived from the original on 13 November 2023. Retrieved 1 November 2023.
- ^ "ICC announces expansion of global events". International Cricket Council (Press release). 1 June 2021. Archived from the original on 1 June 2021. Retrieved 1 June 2024.
- ^ "Sri Lanka Fail To Qualify For ICC Champions Trophy 2025 Scheduled To Take Place In Pakistan". Zee News. 13 November 2023. Retrieved 1 June 2024.
- ^ "Government gives PCB green light to build stadium in Islamabad". Dawn News. 2 January 2022. Retrieved 1 June 2024.
- ^ "PCB proposes three venues for 2025 Champions Trophy". ESPNcricinfo. 28 April 2024. Archived from the original on 6 May 2024. Retrieved 1 June 2024.
- ^ "Champions Trophy: India vs Pakistan on February 23 in UAE". ESPNcricinfo. 22 December 2024. Retrieved 22 December 2024.
- ^ "England name squads for India tour and Champions Trophy 2025". International Cricket Council. 22 December 2024. Retrieved 22 December 2024.
- ^ 2025 ICC Champions Trophy, points table standings at ESPNcricinfo
