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The ICC Men’s Champions Trophy 2025 is set to begin on February 19, and will run until March 9, featuring a total of eight elite teams competing in the ODI format. This edition marks a significant return of the tournament after an eight-year hiatus and is hosted primarily in Pakistan, with matches also taking place in Dubai. The defending champions, Pakistan, will face New Zealand in the opening match at Karachi’s National Stadium.
The tournament is divided into two groups: Group A includes Pakistan, India, New Zealand and Bangladesh, while Group B features Australia, South Africa, Afghanistan and England. Each team will play the others in their group once, with the top two from each advancing to the semi-finals. Notably, Team India’s matches will be held in Dubai due to political tensions between India and Pakistan.
Key matches to watch include the highly anticipated clash between Pakistan and India on February 23. The semi-finals are scheduled for March 4 and 5, leading up to the final on March 9, which will be hosted at either the Dubai International Cricket Stadium or Gaddafi Stadium in Lahore, depending on India’s progression
Champions Trophy 2025: Fixtures
Feb 19, Wed – Pakistan vs New Zealand, 1st Match, Group A, National Stadium, Karachi, 2:30 pm IST/ 2:00 pm local/ 9:00 am GMT
Feb 20, Thu – Bangladesh vs India, 2nd Match, Group A, Dubai International Cricket Stadium, Dubai, 2:30 pm IST/ 1:00 pm local/ 9:00 am GMT
Feb 21, Fri – Afghanistan vs South Africa, 3rd Match, Group B, National Stadium, Karachi, 2:30 pm IST/ 2:00 pm local/ 9:00 am GMT
Feb 22, Sat – Australia vs England, 4th Match, Group B, Gaddafi Stadium, Lahore, 2:30 pm IST/ 2:00 pm local/ 9:00 am GMT
Feb 23, Sun – Pakistan vs India, 5th Match, Group A, Dubai International Cricket Stadium, Dubai, 2:30 pm IST/ 1:00 pm local/ 9:00 am GMT
Feb 24, Mon – Bangladesh vs New Zealand, 6th Match, Group A, Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium, Rawalpindi, 2:30 pm IST/ 2:00 pm local/ 9:00 am GMT
Feb 25, Tue – Australia vs South Africa, 7th Match, Group B, Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium, Rawalpindi, 2:30 pm IST/ 2:00 pm local/ 9:00 am GMT
Feb 26, Wed – Afghanistan vs England, 8th Match, Group B, Gaddafi Stadium, Lahore, 2:30 pm IST/ 2:00 pm local/ 9:00 am GMT
Feb 27, Thu – Pakistan vs Bangladesh, 9th Match, Group A, Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium, Rawalpindi, 2:30 pm IST/ 2:00 pm local/ 9:00 am GMT
Feb 28, Fri – Afghanistan vs Australia, 10th Match, Group B, Gaddafi Stadium, Lahore, 2:30 pm IST/ 2:00 pm local/ 9:00 am GMT
Mar 01, Sat – South Africa vs England, 11th Match, Group B, National Stadium, Karachi, 2:30 pm IST/ 2:00 pm local/ 9:00 am GMT
Mar 02, Sun – New Zealand vs India, 12th Match, Group A, Dubai International Cricket Stadium, Dubai, 2:30 pm IST/ 1:00 pm local/ 9:00 am GMT
Mar 04, Tue – 1st Semi-Final (A1 vs B2), Dubai International Cricket Stadium, Dubai, 2:30 pm IST/ 1:00 pm local/ 9:00 am GMT
Mar 05, Wed – 2nd Semi-Final (B1 vs A2), Gaddafi Stadium, Lahore, 2:30 pm IST/ 2:00 pm local/ 9:00 am GMT
Mar 09, Sun – Final, 2:30 pm IST/ 2:00 pm local/ 9:00 am GMT
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Broadcast Details (TV and Digital)
- India: Jio Hotstar (Live streaming on Jio Hotstar app, Television coverage on Star Sports and Network 18 channels)
- Pakistan: PTV and Ten Sports, Streaming options: Myco and Tamasha app
- UAE and MENA: CricLife Max and CricLife Max2, Streaming option: STARZPLAY
- UK: Live broadcasting on Sky Sports Cricket, Sky Sports Main Event, Sky Sports Action, Digital coverage via SkyGO, NOW and Sky Sports App
- USA: Sling TV – Willow TV and WillowXtra [Sign up here]
- Canada: WillowTV
- Australia: PrimeVideo
- New Zealand: Sky Sport NZ, digital coverage via Now and SkyGo app
- Caribbean: ESPNCaribbean on TV, Streaming via ESPN Play Caribbean [Sign up here] app
- South Africa and sub-Saharan territories: SuperSport and SuperSport App
- Bangladesh: Nagorik TV and T Sports for linear broadcast, digital via Toffee app
- Afghanistan: ATN
- Sri Lanka: Maharaja TV (TV1 on Linear), Digital via Sirasa
Broadcast details (Radio)
- UK: BBC Radio 5 Sports Extra
- India: All India Radio
- Pakistan: HUM 106.2 FM
- UAE: Talk 100.3 FM and Big 106.2
- Bangladesh: Radio Shadhin 92.4 and Radio Bhumi 92.8
- Sri Lanka: Lakhanda Radio
