Champions Trophy 2025: Full Schedule, Squads, and Groups

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The Champions Trophy returns in 2025 with eight top teams competing for glory. Explore full squads,  fixtures, and key tournament details.

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Cricket’s Prestigious Champions Trophy Returns After Eight Years

After an eight-year hiatus, the ICC Champions Trophy is making a much-anticipated comeback in 2025. The tournament, known for its high-stakes one-day international (ODI) clashes, will kick off on February 19, with hosts and defending champions Pakistan facing New Zealand in the opening match. This marks the ninth edition of the competition, reigniting the excitement of cricket enthusiasts worldwide.

Originally discontinued by the International Cricket Council (ICC) in favor of streamlining major global events across cricket’s three formats, the Champions Trophy was revived in November 2021. The tournament’s return follows the 2023 World Cup, with the top seven teams from that competition joining hosts Pakistan to battle for supremacy. However, geopolitical tensions have led to India’s matches being scheduled at a neutral venue in Dubai, United Arab Emirates.

Tournament Format: Groups and Knockout Stages

The competition will feature eight teams, divided into two groups of four. The top two teams from each group will progress to the semi-finals, setting the stage for a gripping finale. Here’s how the teams are divided:

Group A:

• Pakistan (Hosts & Defending Champions)

• India

• New Zealand

• Bangladesh

Group B:

• Australia

• England

• South Africa

• Afghanistan

With each team playing three group-stage matches, the competition promises intense rivalries and thrilling encounters. Notably, the much-anticipated India vs. Pakistan showdown will take place in Dubai, avoiding political complications.

Champions Trophy 2025: Full Squad List

Pakistan

Captain: Mohammad Rizwan
Coach: Aaqib Javed (Interim)
Best Performance: Champions (2017)

• Babar Azam, Fakhar Zaman, Kamran Ghulam, Saud Shakeel, Tayyab Tahir, Faheem Ashraf, Khushdil Shah, Salman Ali Agha, Usman Khan, Abrar Ahmed, Haris Rauf, Mohammad Hasnain, Shaheen Shah Afridi, Naseem Shah.

India

Captain: Rohit Sharma
Coach: Gautam Gambhir
Best Performance: Champions (2002, 2013)

• Shubman Gill, Virat Kohli, Shreyas Iyer, KL Rahul, Rishabh Pant, Hardik Pandya, Axar Patel, Washington Sundar, Kuldeep Yadav, Harshit Rana, Mohammed Shami, Arshdeep Singh, Ravindra Jadeja, Varun Chakaravarthy.

Bangladesh

Captain: Nazmul Hossain Shanto
Coach: Phil Simmons
Best Performance: Semi-finals (2017)

• Soumya Sarkar, Tanzid Hasan, Tawhid Hridoy, Mushfiqur Rahim, Mohammad Mahmudullah, Jaker Ali Anik, Mehidy Hasan Miraz, Rishad Hossain, Taskin Ahmed, Mustafizur Rahman, Parvez Hossai Emon, Nasum Ahmed, Tanzim Hasan Sakib, Nahid Rana.

New Zealand

Captain: Mitchell Santner
Coach: Gary Stead
Best Performance: Champions (2000)

• Michael Bracewell, Mark Chapman, Devon Conway, Lockie Ferguson, Matt Henry, Tom Latham, Daryl Mitchell, Will O’Rourke, Glenn Phillips, Rachin Ravindra, Jacob Duffy, Nathan Smith, Kane Williamson, Will Young.

Afghanistan

Captain: Hashmatullah Shahidi
Coach: Jonathan Trott
Best Performance: Tournament Debut (2025)

• Ibrahim Zadran, Rahmanullah Gurbaz, Sediqullah Atal, Rahmat Shah, Ikram Alikhil, Gulbadin Naib, Azmatullah Omarzai, Mohammad Nabi, Rashid Khan, Nangyal Kharoti, Noor Ahmad, Fazalhaq Farooqi, Farid Malik, Naveed Zadran.

England

Captain: Jos Buttler
Coach: Brendon McCullum
Best Performance: Runners-up (2004, 2013)

• Jofra Archer, Gus Atkinson, Tom Banton, Harry Brook, Brydon Carse, Ben Duckett, Jamie Overton, Jamie Smith, Liam Livingstone, Adil Rashid, Joe Root, Saqib Mahmood, Phil Salt, Mark Wood.

Australia

Captain: Steve Smith
Coach: Andrew McDonald
Best Performance: Champions (2006, 2009)

• Sean Abbott, Alex Carey, Ben Dwarshuis, Nathan Ellis, Jake Fraser-McGurk, Aaron Hardie, Travis Head, Josh Inglis, Spencer Johnson, Marnus Labuschagne, Glenn Maxwell, Tanveer Sangha, Matthew Short, Adam Zampa.

South Africa

Captain: Temba Bavuma
Coach: Rob Walter
Best Performance: Champions (1998)

• Tony de Zorzi, Marco Jansen, Heinrich Klaasen, Keshav Maharaj, Aiden Markram, David Miller, Wiaan Mulder, Lungi Ngidi, Kagiso Rabada, Ryan Rickelton, Tabraiz Shamsi, Tristan Stubbs, Rassie van der Dussen, Corbin Bosch.

Champions Trophy 2025: Full Match Schedule

• Feb 19: Pakistan vs. New Zealand (Karachi)

• Feb 20: Bangladesh vs. India (Dubai)

• Feb 21: Afghanistan vs. South Africa (Karachi)

• Feb 22: Australia vs. England (Lahore)

• Feb 23: Pakistan vs. India (Dubai)

• Feb 24: Bangladesh vs. New Zealand (Rawalpindi)

• Feb 25: Australia vs. South Africa (Rawalpindi)

• Feb 26: Afghanistan vs. England (Lahore)

• Feb 27: Pakistan vs. Bangladesh (Rawalpindi)

• Feb 28: Afghanistan vs. Australia (Lahore)

• March 1: South Africa vs. England (Karachi)

• March 2: New Zealand vs. India (Dubai)

• March 4: Semi-final 1 (Dubai)

• March 5: Semi-final 2 (Lahore)

• March 9: Final (Lahore/Dubai)

A Tournament Poised for Thrilling Cricket

With the return of the Champions Trophy, cricket fans worldwide can expect an electrifying competition filled with fierce rivalries and high-stakes encounters. The tournament promises to deliver unforgettable moments, from the India-Pakistan face-off to potential upsets by underdog teams. As cricket’s elite battle for supremacy, anticipation continues to build for what could be one of the most exciting ICC tournaments in recent history.

(Disclaimer: The information provided in this article is based on publicly available sources and is subject to change. For the latest updates and official announcements, please refer to the International Cricket Council (ICC) or other official sports authorities.)

 

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