ICC Champions Trophy 2025 is scheduled to be played between 19 February to 9 March 2025. Initially cancelled after the 2017 edition, the ICC Champions Trophy is set to return in 2025. The ICC decided to revive the tournament to provide more international competitions in the ODI format. The 2025 edition will be held in Pakistan, marking the country’s first major international tournament since co-hosting the 1996 Cricket World Cup.
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2025 ICC Champions Trophy
Dates: 19 February – 9 March 2025
Administrator(s): International Cricket Council
Cricket format: One Day International
Tournament format(s): Round-robin and Knockout
Host(s): Pakistan
Participants: 8
Matches: 15
Official website: ICC Champions Trophy
Schedule
Semi-finals:
- 5 March 2025: Group A Winner (A1) vs. Group B Runner-up (B2)
- 6 March 2025: Group B Winner (B1) vs. Group A Runner-up (A2)
Final:
- 9 March 2025: Winners of the semi-finals
Host Selection
Pakistan was confirmed as the host on 16 November 2021 during the 2021 ICC Men’s T20 World Cup. This will be a significant event for Pakistan, showcasing its ability to host international cricket after the disruption caused by the 2009 terrorist attacks on the Sri Lanka national cricket team.
Qualification
Eight teams will participate, including Pakistan as the host and the top seven teams from the 2023 Cricket World Cup group stage. Notably, Sri Lanka failed to qualify, while Afghanistan will make its first appearance in the tournament.
Qualified Teams:
- Pakistan (Host)
- Afghanistan
- Australia
- Bangladesh
- England
- India
- New Zealand
- South Africa
Venues
Three venues are proposed for the tournament. India’s matches are scheduled to be played in Lahore due to political and security considerations.
- Karachi
- Lahore
- Rawalpindi
PDF Download
You can download the ICC Champions Trophy Scheduled PDF here.
ICC Champions Trophy Winners and Results History
| Year | Host Nation(s) | Final Venue | Winner | Result | Runner-up |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1998 | Bangladesh | Bangabandhu National Stadium, Dhaka | South Africa | 248/6 (47 overs) | West Indies |
| 2000 | Kenya | Gymkhana Club Ground, Nairobi | New Zealand | 265/6 (49.4 overs) | India |
| 2002 | Sri Lanka | R. Premadasa Stadium, Colombo | India, Sri Lanka | Co-champions declared | – |
| 2004 | England | The Oval, London | West Indies | 218/8 (48.5 overs) | England |
| 2006 | India | Brabourne Stadium, Mumbai | Australia | 116/2 (28.1 overs) | West Indies |
| 2009 | South Africa | SuperSport Park, Centurion | Australia | 206/4 (45.2 overs) | New Zealand |
| 2013 | England, Wales | Edgbaston Cricket Ground, Birmingham | India | 129/7 (20 overs) | England |
| 2017 | England | The Oval, London | Pakistan | 338/4 (50 overs) | India |
| 2025 | Pakistan | To Be Decided | TBD | TBD | TBD |
| 2029 | India | TBD | TBD | TBD | TBD |
Note: The results for the 2025 and 2029 editions are currently to be determined (TBD) as the tournaments have not yet taken place.
ODI Teams rankings
Here are the ODI teams rankings.
| Rank | Team | Rating Points |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | India | 122 |
| 2 | Australia | 116 |
| 3 | South Africa | 112 |
| 4 | Pakistan | 106 |
| 5 | New Zealand | 101 |
| 6 | England | 95 |
| 7 | Bangladesh | 86 |
| 8 | Afghanistan | 80 |
These rankings are based on the current ODI ratings for each team.
Reference
- ODI Teams Ranking – https://www.icc-cricket.com/rankings/team-rankings/mens/odi
- Venue – https://www.espncricinfo.com/story/pcb-propose-three-venues-for-2025-champions-trophy-1431403
- 2025 ICC Champions Trophy and History – https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2025_ICC_Champions_Trophy
- ICC Events – https://www.icc-cricket.com/about/events/icc-events/icc-champions-trophy