The ICC Champions Trophy 2025, scheduled to take place in Pakistan, signals the return of this prominent tournament after a long layoff of eight years. Eight of the world’s best cricketing nations will engage in the competition, owing to their performances in the 2023 Cricket World Cup and qualification as hosts. The tournament will be conducted from February 19 through March 9, 2025. The venues for the games will be three key venues in Pakistan: Gaddafi Stadium in Lahore, National Stadium in Karachi, and Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium.
The eight teams qualified for the tournament: the host Pakistan and seven teams based on how they fared in this year’s 2023 Cricket World Cup. Other teams that made the cut based on the said performances in the recently concluded 2023 Cricket World Cup are India, South Africa, Australia, New Zealand, Afghanistan, England, and Bangladesh.
The competition will be divided into two groups, each consisting of four teams. Group A will feature Pakistan, India, Bangladesh, and New Zealand, while Group B will see Afghanistan, Australia, England, and South Africa battling it out. The top two teams from each group will progress to the semi-finals, setting up an exciting finish to the tournament.
While Pakistan’s qualification was sealed as hosts, India had the most dominant World Cup campaign and topped the group stages with an impressive 18 points from nine games. South Africa, Australia, and New Zealand also showed their form, securing qualification into the Champions Trophy from being in the top eight. Afghanistan, who were a surprise performer in the World Cup, also qualified, showing rising form in world cricket.
The ICC Champions Trophy 2025 is going to be another much-awaited event, featuring the best teams in a thrilling 50-over battle, with star power as well as high-stake competition. Fans are just waiting for the tournament since it promises to deliver from start to finish.
The teams that have qualified for the ICC Champions Trophy 2025 in Pakistan are:
- Pakistan (Host nation)
- India
- South Africa
- Australia
- New Zealand
- Afghanistan
- England
- Bangladesh