The schedule of ICC Champions Trophy 2025 is official released on Tuesday, the venue of India vs Pakistan match is finally decided with UAE being picked as a netural venue for Men In Blue matches during the multi-team event.
UAE's
Dubai International Stadium will host India matches with India set to play semifinal 1 if they qualify for the last four.
While Pakistan will play semifinal 2 if Men In Green qualify as the four semifinalist of the Champions Trophy 2025 after the conclusion of group matches.
The countdown to cricketing supremacy begins as the Champions Trophy gears up for a pulsating 19-day showdown. Each match will be a high-stakes clash, where every run, wicket, and moment of brilliance brings teams closer to donning the coveted white jackets of victory.
Group A promises electrifying encounters with Bangladesh, India, New Zealand, and Pakistan set to clash in a cauldron of passion and rivalry. Meanwhile, Group B brings together the powerhouse line-up of Afghanistan, Australia, England, and South Africa, ensuring no shortage of intensity and drama.
Champions Trophy 2025 groups
Group A
- Pakistan
- India
- Bangladesh
- New Zealand
Group B
- Australia
- England
- Afghanistan
- South Africa
Champions Trophy 2025 schedule
Defending champions Pakistan, being the hosts of the tournament, will kick-start their campaign on February 19 against New Zealand before heading to Dubai for the match against arch-rivals India.
The Men In Green will return turf to host Bangladesh for their final Group game, which is schedule to take place on February 27 in Rawalpindi.
| ICC Champions Trophy 2025 schedule |
| Date | Matches | Stadium | Timings |
| 19 Feb | Pakistan v New Zealand | National Stadium, Karachi | 2:30 PM IST |
| 20 Feb | Bangladesh v India | Dubai International Cricket Stadium, Dubai | 2:30 PM IST |
| 21 Feb | Afghanistan v South Africa | National Stadium, Karachi | 2:30 PM IST |
| 22 Feb | Australia v England | Gaddafi Stadium, Lahore | 2:30 PM IST |
| 23 Feb | Pakistan v India | Dubai International Cricket Stadium, Dubai | 2:30 PM IST |
| 24 Feb | Bangladesh v New Zealand | Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium, Rawalpindi | 2:30 PM IST |
| 25 Feb | Australia v South Africa | Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium, Rawalpindi | 2:30 PM IST |
| 26 Feb | Afghanistan v England | Gaddafi Stadium, Lahore | 2:30 PM IST |
| 27 Feb | Pakistan v Bangladesh, | Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium, Rawalpindi | 2:30 PM IST |
| 28 Feb | Afghanistan v Australia, | Gaddafi Stadium, Lahore | 2:30 PM IST |
| 1 Mar | South Africa v England, | National Stadium, Karachi | 2:30 PM IST |
| 2 Mar | New Zealand v India, | Dubai International Cricket Stadium, Dubai | 2:30 PM IST |
| 4 Mar | Semi-final 1 | Dubai International Cricket Stadium, Dubai | 2:30 PM IST |
| 5 Mar | Semi-final 2 | Gaddafi Stadium, Lahore | 2:30 PM IST |
| 9 Mar | Final | Gaddafi Stadium, Lahore | 2:30 PM IST |
| All matches start at 1400 hours Pakistan Standard Time |
| Semi-final 1 will involve India if they qualify |
| Semi-final 2 will involve Pakistan if they qualify |
| If India qualify for the final it will be played at the Dubai International Cricket Stadium, Dubai |
Champions Trophy 2025 full squads of all 8 teams
England: Jos Buttler (c), Jofra Archer, Gus Atkinson, Jacob Bethell, Harry Brook, Brydon Carse, Ben Duckett, Jamie Overton, Jamie Smith, Liam Livingstone, Adil Rashid, Joe Root, Saqib Mahmood, Phil Salt, Mark Wood Pakistan: Mohammad Rizwan (c), Salman Ali Agha, Babar Azam, Fakhar Zaman, Saud Shakeel, Kamran Ghulam, Khushdil Shah, Tayyab Tahir, Usman Khan, Faheem Ashraf, Shaheen Shah Afridi, Haris Rauf, Naseem Shah, Mohammad Hasnain, and Abrar Ahmed India: :Rohit Sharma (C), Virat Kohli, Yashasvi Jaiswal, Shubman Gill, Shreyas Iyer, KL Rahul, Rishabh Pant, Md Siraj, Md Shami, Jasprit Bumrah, Ravindra Jadeja, Axar Patel, Hardik Pandya, Sanju Samson, Arshdeep Singh, Washington Sundar, Kuldeep Yadav
Australia: Pat Cummins (c), Alex Carey, Nathan Ellis, Aaron Hardie, Josh Hazlewood, Travis Head, Josh Inglis, Marnus Labuschagne, Mitchell Marsh, Glenn Maxwell, Matthew Short, Steve Smith, Mitchell Starc, Marcus Stoinis, Adam Zampa New Zealand: Mitchell Santner (capt), Michael Bracewell, Mark Chapman, Devon Conway, Lockie Ferguson, Matt Henry, Tom Latham, Daryl Mitchell, Will O'Rourke, Glenn Phillips, Rachin Ravindra, Ben Sears, Nathan Smith, Kane Williamson, Will Young South Africa: Temba Bavuma (c), Tony de Zorzi, Marco Jansen, Heinrich Klaasen, Keshav Maharaj, Aiden Markram, David Miller, Wiaan Mulder, Lungi Ngidi, Anrich Nortje, Kagiso Rabada, Ryan Rickelton, Tabraiz Shamsi, Tristan Stubbs, Rassie van der Dussen Bangladesh: Najmul Hossain Shanto (c), Mushfiqur Rahim (wk), Towhid Hridoy, Soumya Sarkar, Tanzid Hasan, Mahmudullah, Jaker Ali, Mehidy Hasan Miraz, Rishad Hossain, Taskin Ahmed, Mustafizur Rahman, Parvez Hossain, Nasum Ahmed, Tanzim Hasan, Nahid Rana
Afghanistan: Hashmatullah Shahidi (c), Ibrahim Zadran, Rahmanullah Gurbaz, Sediqullah Atal, Rahmat Shah, Ikram Alikhil, Gulbadin Naib, Azmatullah Omarzai, Mohammad Nabi, Rashid Khan, AM Ghazanfar, Noor Ahmad, Fazalhaq Farooqi, Farid Malik, Naveed Zadran.
Reserves: Darwish Rasooli, Nangyal Kharoti, Bilal Sami.
Champions Trophy 2025 semifinal and final dates, India vs Pakistan live telecast and streaming
When will Champions Trophy 2025 semifinal take place?
The Champions Trophy 2025 semifinals are schedule to take place on March 4 and March 5, 2025. The first semfinal on March 4 doesn't have a reserve day while second semifinal on March 5 has a provision for reserve day. If India qualify for the semifinal then, one of the two semifinals will be hosted by Dubai
When will Champions Trophy 2025 final take place?
The grand finale of Champions Trophy 2025 is scheduled to take place on March 9, with March 10 being the reserve day.
Which TV Channels will live telecast Champions Trophy 2025 in India?
Star Sports will live telecast Champions Trophy matches in India.
Where to watch the live streaming of Champions Trophy 2025 matches in India?
Disney+Hotstar will live stream champions Trophy matches in India.