After much anticipation, the International Cricket Council (ICC) has officially announced the schedule for the Champions Trophy 2025, marking the return of one of the most prestigious limited-overs tournaments in cricket. The tournament, set to be played in a hybrid format, will witness eight of the world’s best teams competing for the ultimate title. Hosted across Pakistan and Dubai, the tournament will run from February 19 to March 9, 2025.

The matches will be very important because they will help decide which two teams will play in the final. There is a little worry about whether India will join because of security issues, but cricket fans are still excited to watch teams like Australia, India, and England play amazing cricket.

This edition is expected to be even more exciting, with high-stakes matches, rivalries, and a chance for fans to engage through fantasy cricket on Khiladi Adda.

Tournament Overview

Tournament	ICC Champions Trophy 2025
Edition	9th
Tournament Start Date	19 February 2025
Opening Ceremony Date	19 February 2025 Karachi
Champions Trophy Final Date	9 March 2025

Teams Participating in ICC Champions Trophy 2025

The top eight ranked teams from the ICC ODI rankings have qualified for the tournament. They have been divided into two groups as follows:

Group A:

• Pakistan
• India
• New Zealand
• Bangladesh

Group B:

• South Africa
• Australia
• Afghanistan
• England

This setup ensures high-intensity clashes, including the highly anticipated India vs Pakistan match on February 23 in Dubai. These teams will compete in an intense battle, promising edge-of-the-seat cricketing action for fans worldwide.

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Match Schedule & Format

The ICC Champions Trophy 2025 will feature 15 matches, with the eight competing teams divided into two groups. The tournament is set to be played across three cities in Pakistan and Dubai.

• Pakistan will host matches in Karachi, Rawalpindi, and Lahore.
• Dubai will host all of India’s group-stage matches and key knockout games.
• The final will take place in Lahore, unless India qualifies, in which case it will be shifted to Dubai.

The semi-finals and final will have reserve days to ensure the weather does not impact key games. The ICC Champions Trophy 2025 will follow a round-robin and knockout format:

• Group Stage: Two groups of four teams each, with each team playing three matches.
• Semi-Finals: The top two teams from each group qualify.
• Final: The winners of the semi-finals clash for the trophy.

The official match schedule is as follows:

Date	Match	Venue
19 February	Pakistan v New Zealand	Karachi, Pakistan
20 February	Bangladesh v India	Dubai
21 February	Afghanistan v South Africa	Karachi, Pakistan
22 February	Australia v England	Lahore, Pakistan
23 February	Pakistan v India	Dubai
24 February	Bangladesh v New Zealand	Rawalpindi, Pakistan
25 February	Australia v South Africa	Rawalpindi, Pakistan
26 February	Afghanistan v England	Lahore, Pakistan
27 February	Pakistan v Bangladesh	Rawalpindi, Pakistan
28 February	Afghanistan v Australia	Lahore, Pakistan
1 March	South Africa v England	Karachi, Pakistan
2 March	New Zealand v India	Dubai
4 March	Semi-final 1	Dubai
5 March	Semi-final 2	Lahore, Pakistan
9 March	Final	Lahore (or Dubai)

Broadcasting & Streaming Details

Fans can watch the ICC Champions Trophy 2025 live on major sports networks like Star Sports. Live streaming will be available on Disney+ Hotstar, making it easier for fans to enjoy the action on the go.

Records & Past Winners

The ICC Champions Trophy has witnessed some memorable performances over the years. Here are the past winners:

• 2017: Pakistan (Defeated India in the final)
• 2013: India (Defeated England in the final)
• 2009: Australia (Defeated New Zealand in the final)
• 2006: Australia (Defeated West Indies in the final)

Notable Records:

• Most Runs: Chris Gayle (791 runs)
• Most Wickets: Kyle Mills (28 wickets)
• Highest Individual Score: Nathan Astle (145)*
• Best Bowling Figures: Farveez Maharoof (6/14)

Records to Watch Out For:

With the Champions Trophy returning after a long gap, several records are up for grabs. Here are some key milestones to look out for:

• Most Runs in Champions Trophy History: Virat Kohli and Babar Azam could surpass previous record-holders.
• Most Wickets in a Single Edition: Expect fast bowlers like Shaheen Afridi and Jasprit Bumrah to set new records.
• Highest Individual Score: With flat pitches in Dubai and Pakistan, there’s potential for a new highest score in the tournament’s history.
• Fastest Fifty: Players like Glenn Maxwell and Suryakumar Yadav could break this record with their aggressive batting.

Fantasy Cricket Tips for ICC Champions Trophy 2025

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1. Pick Top-Order Batsmen:

Most teams rely on their top three for the bulk of the runs. Players like Babar Azam, Rohit Sharma, and David Warner are must-haves in your fantasy team.

2. All-Rounders are Key:

All-rounders like Ben Stokes, Shakib Al Hasan, and Hardik Pandya can give you points in both departments.

3. Choose Death Bowlers:

Bowlers like Shaheen Afridi, Jasprit Bumrah, and Mitchell Starc bowl in the death overs, increasing their chances of taking wickets.

4. Keep an Eye on Pitch Conditions:

Some pitches favor pacers, while others assist spinners. Select bowlers accordingly.

• Dubai: Favors spinners and high-scoring games.
• Karachi & Lahore: Good for pacers with movement early on.
• Rawalpindi: Batting-friendly track with high run-scoring potential.

Wicketkeeper : Rishabh Pant

Batsman : Virat Kohli, Rohit Sharma, Aaron Johnson

All-rounders : Hardik Pandya (c), Axar Patel, Dillon Heyliger, Saad bin Zafar

Bowlers : Jasprit Bumrah (vc), Mohammed Siraj, Arshdeep Singh

5. Captain & Vice-Captain Choices:

Choose players who are consistent and contribute in multiple areas. Ideal picks:

• Captain: Babar Azam, Virat Kohli, Ben Stokes
• Vice-Captain: Shaheen Afridi, Hardik Pandya, Rashid Khan

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