After an eight-year break, the ICC Champions Trophy 2025 which is also called mini World Cup by many is back and now is just three days. This year's event is hosted by Pakistan, who last won the Champions Trophy in 2017 after defeating India in the final. However, because of security concerns, the BCCI declined to send the squad to Pakistan, therefore India will play all of its matches in Dubai.
While Sri Lanka and the West Indies are the prominent absences among the major players, Afghanistan is making its Champions Trophy 2025 debut. Australia suffered the most injuries out of the six teams, with the exception of Bangladesh and Pakistan.
When and where to watch Champions Trophy 2025 matches
When will 2025 edition of the Champions Trophy start?
The 2025 edition of the Champions Trophy will start on February 19 (Wednesday).
What are the official venues of the Champions Trophy 2025?
Champions Trophy 2025 will take place across four venues - Dubai, Lahore, Karachi and Rawalpindi.
What time will the Champions Trophy 2025 matches start?
All Champions Trophy 2025 matches will start at 2:30 PM IST.
Where can we watch Champions Trophy 2025 on TV and live streaming?
Champions Trophy 2025 will be telecasted on Star Sports and Sports18 Network and live-streamed on Jio Hotstar.
What will be the first match of the Champions Trophy 2025
Pakistan will face New Zealand in Karachi.
Champions Trophy 2025 groups
Group A: India, Pakistan (host), New Zealand, Bangladesh
Group B: Australia, South Africa, Afghanistan, England
Champions Trophy 2025 Schedule
| Date | Match | Venue | Time (PST) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 19 Feb | Pakistan v New Zealand | National Stadium, Karachi | 14:00 |
| 20 Feb | Bangladesh v India | Dubai International Cricket Stadium, Dubai | 14:00 |
| 21 Feb | Afghanistan v South Africa | National Stadium, Karachi | 14:00 |
| 22 Feb | Australia v England | Gaddafi Stadium, Lahore | 14:00 |
| 23 Feb | Pakistan v India | Dubai International Cricket Stadium, Dubai | 14:00 |
| 24 Feb | Bangladesh v New Zealand | Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium, Rawalpindi | 14:00 |
| 25 Feb | Australia v South Africa | Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium, Rawalpindi | 14:00 |
| 26 Feb | Afghanistan v England | Gaddafi Stadium, Lahore | 14:00 |
| 27 Feb | Pakistan v Bangladesh | Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium, Rawalpindi | 14:00 |
| 28 Feb | Afghanistan v Australia | Gaddafi Stadium, Lahore | 14:00 |
| 1 Mar | South Africa v England | National Stadium, Karachi | 14:00 |
| 2 Mar | New Zealand v India | Dubai International Cricket Stadium, Dubai | 14:00 |
| 4 Mar | Semi-final 1* | Dubai International Cricket Stadium, Dubai | 14:00 |
| 5 Mar | Semi-final 2** | Gaddafi Stadium, Lahore | 14:00 |
| 9 Mar | Final | TBD | 14:00 |