The ICC Champions Trophy 2025 will be hosted jointly by Pakistan and Dubai from February 19 to March 9, 2025. The prestigious tournament features eight top teams vying for the coveted title. Defending champions Pakistan will enjoy home advantage, but strong contenders like India, Bangladesh, and Afghanistan are expected to provide stiff competition.
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Tournament Schedule
- Opening Match: February 19 – Pakistan vs New Zealand
- Semi-finals: March 4 (Dubai) & March 5 (Lahore)
- Final: March 9 (Venue depends on India’s qualification)
Due to India’s refusal to play in Pakistan, the tournament follows a hybrid format with matches split between Dubai and Lahore.
Complete Squads for Champions Trophy 2025
Group A:
- India: TBA
- Pakistan:
Mohammad Rizwan (C), Babar Azam, Tayyab Tahir, Irfan Khan Niazi, Sufyan Muqeem, Mohammad Hasnain, Abdullah Shafiq, Naseem Shah, Usman Khan, Shaheen Shah Afridi, Haris Rauf, Abrar Ahmed, Kamran Ghulam, Salman Ali Agha, Imam-ul-Haq, Fakhar Zaman, Hasibullah, Abbas Afridi - New Zealand:
Mitchell Santner (C), 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 - Bangladesh:
Nazmul Hossain Shanto (C), Soumya Sarkar, Tanzid Hasan, Tawhid Hridoy, Mushfiqur Rahim, MD Mahmudullah, Jaker Ali Anik, Mehidy Hasan Miraz, Rishad Hossain, Taskin Ahmed, Mustafizur Rahman, Parvez Hossain Emon, Nasum Ahmed, Tanzim Hasan Sakib, Nahid Rana
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Group B:
- 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 - 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 - Australia:
Pat Cummins (C), Alex Carey, Nathan Ellis, Aaron Hardie, Josh Hazlewood, Travis Head, Josh Inglis, Marnus Labuschagne, Mitchell Marsh, Glenn Maxwell, Matt Short, Steve Smith, Mitchell Starc, Marcus Stoinis, Adam Zampa - South Africa: TBA
Exciting Competition Ahead
The stage is set for thrilling encounters as these powerhouse teams gear up for one of the most competitive ICC events. Fans eagerly await the announcement of India and South Africa’s final squads before the tournament kicks off.