2025 Champions Trophy
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The 2025 ICC Champions Trophy, the ninth edition of this prestigious tournament, is underway from February 19 to March 9, 2025. Hosted by Pakistan, with India’s matches relocated to Dubai due to security concerns, the tournament features eight of the world’s top-ranked One Day International (ODI) teams. citeturn0news9
2025 Champions Trophy Tournament Format and Schedule
The competition is divided into two groups:
- Group A: Pakistan, India, New Zealand, Bangladesh
- Group B: Australia, South Africa, England, Afghanistan
Each team plays three group-stage matches, with the top two from each group advancing to the semi-finals. The final is scheduled for March 9 in Lahore, unless India qualifies, in which case it will be held in Dubai. citeturn0news9
2025 Champions Trophy Key Fixtures
- February 19: Pakistan vs. New Zealand at National Stadium, Karachi
- February 20: Bangladesh vs. India at Dubai International Cricket Stadium, Dubai
- February 21: Afghanistan vs. South Africa at National Stadium, Karachi
- February 22: Australia vs. England at Gaddafi Stadium, Lahore
- February 23: Pakistan vs. India at Dubai International Cricket Stadium, Dubai
For a complete schedule, refer to the official ICC website.
2025 Champions Trophy Squads
Each team has announced a 15-member squad for the tournament. Notable selections include:
- India: Rohit Sharma (captain), Virat Kohli, Jasprit Bumrah, Hardik Pandya
- Pakistan: Babar Azam (captain), Shaheen Shah Afridi, Mohammad Rizwan
- Australia: Steve Smith (captain), David Warner, Mitchell Starc, Pat Cummins
- England: Jos Buttler (captain), Ben Stokes, Jofra Archer, Joe Root
- South Africa: Temba Bavuma (captain), Quinton de Kock, Kagiso Rabada
- New Zealand: Kane Williamson (captain), Trent Boult, Martin Guptill
- Bangladesh: Shakib Al Hasan (captain), Tamim Iqbal, Mushfiqur Rahim
- Afghanistan: Hashmatullah Shahidi (captain), Rashid Khan, Mohammad Nabi
For detailed squad lists, visit the ICC’s official page.
2025 Champions Trophy Broadcasting and Viewing Options
In India, the JioStar network is the official broadcaster for the Champions Trophy 2025. The tournament is streamed live across 16 feeds, including nine languages: English, Hindi, Marathi, Haryanvi, Bengali, Bhojpuri, Tamil, Telugu, and Kannada. JioHotstar provides live streaming with four multi-cam feeds. On television, coverage is available in English, Hindi, Tamil, Telugu, and Kannada across Star Sports and Sports18 channels. citeturn0search0
In Pakistan, the tournament is broadcast on PTV and Ten Sports, with digital streaming via the Myco and Tamasha apps. citeturn0search0
For viewers in the United States, Willow TV holds the broadcasting rights, with streaming available through the Willow by Cricbuzz app, which includes a Hindi commentary option. citeturn0search0
In the United Kingdom, Sky Sports Cricket provides live coverage, with additional digital coverage on SkyGO, NOW, and the Sky Sports App. citeturn0search0
For fans in the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region, all matches are available on CricLife MAX and CricLife MAX2, with streaming offered through STARZPLAY. citeturn0search0
2025 Champions Trophy Venue Details
Matches are being played across various venues:
- Pakistan:
- Karachi: National Stadium
- Lahore: Gaddafi Stadium
- Rawalpindi: Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium
- United Arab Emirates:
- Dubai: Dubai International Cricket Stadium
The final is scheduled to be held in Lahore, unless India qualifies, in which case it will be held in Dubai. citeturn0news9
2025 Champions Trophy Additional Information
The tournament offers significant prize money: £1.78 million for the winners, £890,000 for runners-up, and £444,000 each for losing semi-finalists. citeturn0news9
For the latest updates, including live scores and detailed statistics, visit the official ICC Champions Trophy 2025 page.
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