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{{Short description|Ninth edition of the ICC Champions Trophy}}
{{Use British English|date=June 2021}}
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{{Infobox cricket tournament
{{Infobox cricket tournament
| name = 2025 ICC Champions Trophy
| name = 2025 ICC Champions Trophy
| image = File:2025 ICC Men's Champions Trophy Logo.svg
| image = 2025 ICC Men's Champions Trophy Logo.svg
| caption = ICC Men's Champions Trophy 2025 Logo
| fromdate = 19 February
| fromdate = 19 February
| todate= 9 March 2025
| todate = 9 March 2025
| administrator = [[International Cricket Council]]
| administrator = [[International Cricket Council]]
| cricket format = [[One Day International]]
| cricket format = [[One Day International]]
| tournament format = [[Tournament#Group|Group Stage]] and [[Single-elimination tournament|Knockout stage]]
| tournament format = [[Round-robin tournament|Round-robin]] and [[Single-elimination tournament|single-elimination]]
| host = {{flag|Pakistan}}<br>{{flag|United Arab Emirates}}
| host = {{ubl|Pakistan|United Arab Emirates{{Efn|name=Host}}}}
| champions =  
| champions = {{cr|IND}}
| count =  
| count = 3
| runner up =  
| runner up = {{cr|NZ}}
| participants = 8
| participants = 8
| matches = 15
| matches = 15
| player of the series =  
| player of the series =  
| most runs =  
| most runs = {{cricon|NZ}} [[Rachin Ravindra]] (263)
| most wickets =  
| most wickets = {{cricon|NZ}} [[Matt Henry (cricketer)|Matt Henry]] (10)
| website = [https://www.icc-cricket.com/tournaments/champions-trophy-2025 icc-cricket.com]
| website = [https://www.icc-cricket.com/tournaments/champions-trophy-2025 icc-cricket.com]
| previous_year = 2017
| previous_year = 2017
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| next_tournament = 2029 ICC Champions Trophy
| next_tournament = 2029 ICC Champions Trophy
}}
}}
{{2023 Cricket World Cup and 2025 ICC Champions Trophy sidebar}}


The '''2025 ICC Champions Trophy''', set to be the ninth edition of the tournament, will take place in [[Pakistan]] and the [[United Arab Emirates]] from 19 February to 9 March 2025. The top eight men's national teams that qualified from the 2023 Cricket World Cup will compete. Pakistan, the winners of the 2017 edition, are the defending champions.
The '''2025 ICC Champions Trophy''' was the ninth edition of the [[ICC Champions Trophy]]. It was hosted by [[Pakistan Cricket Board]] from 19 February to 9 March 2025. It featured 15 matches played across three venues in Pakistan and one in the United Arab Emirates.


==Background==
The tournament was contested by the top eight ranked men's national teams qualified from the [[2023 Cricket World Cup]], with [[Afghanistan national cricket team|Afghanistan]] making their debut appearance in the tournament. [[Pakistan national cricket team|Pakistan]] were the defending champions and were eliminated in the [[2025 ICC Champions Trophy group stage|group stage]].
The ICC Champions Trophy is a major ODI cricket tournament organized by the [[International Cricket Council]] (ICC). It began as a biennial event in 1998 under the name [[ICC KnockOut Trophy]]. In 2002, it was rebranded as the [[ICC Champions Trophy]] and became a quadrennial tournament starting in 2009. The ICC discontinued the event after the 2017 tournament to focus on having one major competition for each format of international cricket.<ref>{{cite news|title=Test Championship to replace Champions Trophy|url=http://www.espncricinfo.com/ci-icc/content/story/646147.html|access-date=21 July 2019|work=[[ESPNcricinfo]]|archive-date=20 June 2018|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180620182116/http://www.espncricinfo.com/ci-icc/content/story/646147.html|url-status=live}}</ref> However, in November 2021, the ICC announced the tournament's return as part of the 2024-2031 men's hosts cycle, with the next edition scheduled for 2025.<ref name="ICC">{{cite news|url=https://www.icc-cricket.com/news/2354682|title=USA to stage T20 World Cup: 2024-2031 ICC Men's tournament hosts confirmed|work=[[International Cricket Council]]|access-date=29 December 2021|archive-date=5 December 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20211205110854/https://www.icc-cricket.com/news/2354682|url-status=live}}</ref>


===Host selection===
India won their third ICC Champions Trophy title by defeating New Zealand in the final.
On November 16, 2021, Pakistan was named the host of the 2025 ICC Champions Trophy as part of the 2024-2031 ICC men's hosting cycle.<ref name="ICC"/> It will be the first global tournament to be hosted by Pakistan after 28 years,<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.pcb.com.pk/press-release-detail/pakistan-set-to-host-icc-event-after-28-years.html|title=Pakistan set to host ICC event after 28 years|date=24 December 2024|website=Pakistan Cricket Board}}</ref> This will be the first major international cricket tournament hosted by Pakistan in 28 years, since the 2009 attack on the Sri Lankan team. The last significant event in the country was the 1996 Cricket World Cup, which Pakistan co-hosted with India and Sri Lanka.<ref>{{cite news| url=https://www.sportingnews.com/in/cricket/news/when-was-last-time-pakistan-hosted-icc-tournament/dac1a1e950d3a43f7e9673fb |title=When was the last time Pakistan hosted an ICC tournament? |date=12 July 2024| access-date=1 August 2024| work=Sporting News}}</ref> The United Arab Emirates (UAE) was also designated as a co-host, specifically to accommodate India's refusal to play in Pakistan. Matches involving India will be held in the UAE.<ref name=":3"/><ref>{{Cite web |date=19 December 2024 |title=India to play Champions Trophy on neutral ground, not Pakistan |url=https://www.france24.com/en/live-news/20241219-india-to-play-champions-trophy-on-neutral-ground-not-pakistan-1 |access-date=2025-01-03}}</ref>


== Format ==
== Background ==
The [[ICC Champions Trophy]] is a quadrennial [[One Day International|ODI]] [[cricket]] tournament organised by the [[International Cricket Council]] (ICC). Initially held as a biennial tournament since its inaugural edition in [[1998 ICC KnockOut Trophy|1998]] as ICC KnockOut Trophy, it was rebranded as ICC Champions Trophy in [[2002 ICC Champions Trophy|2002]] and has been held as a quadrennial tournament since [[2009 ICC Champions Trophy|2009]]. In 2016, the ICC cancelled future editions of the Champions Trophy after the [[2017 ICC Champions Trophy|2017 tournament]], aiming to have only one major tournament in each format of international cricket.<ref>{{cite news|title=Test Championship to replace Champions Trophy|url=http://www.espncricinfo.com/ci-icc/content/story/646147.html|access-date=21 July 2019|work=[[ESPNcricinfo]]|archive-date=20 June 2018|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180620182116/http://www.espncricinfo.com/ci-icc/content/story/646147.html|url-status=live}}</ref> However in November 2021 as part of the [[2024–2031 ICC men's hosts cycle]], ICC announced that the tournament would return from 2025 onwards.<ref name="hosts-cycle">{{Cite web |date=16 November 2021 |title=USA to stage T20 World Cup: 2024-2031 ICC Men's tournament hosts confirmed |url=https://www.icc-cricket.com/news/usa-to-stage-t20-world-cup-2024-2031-icc-mens-tournament-hosts-confirmed |access-date=20 February 2025 |publisher=[[International Cricket Council]] |archive-date=5 December 2021 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20211205110854/https://www.icc-cricket.com/news/2354682 |url-status=live }}</ref>


The eight qualified teams will be split into two groups of four. Each team will play three matches against the other teams in their group, resulting in a total of 12 group stage matches. The top two teams from each group will advance to the knockout stage, which includes two semi-finals and a final. The entire tournament will feature 15 matches played over 19 days.
=== Host selection ===
Pakistan was announced as the host of the 2025 ICC Champions Trophy on 16 November 2021 as part of the [[2024–2031 ICC men's hosts cycle]].<ref name="hosts-cycle"/> It is the first global tournament to be hosted by Pakistan after almost 29 years,<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.pcb.com.pk/press-release-detail/pakistan-set-to-host-icc-event-after-28-years.html|title=Pakistan set to host ICC event after 28 years|date=24 December 2024|website=Pakistan Cricket Board|access-date=27 December 2024|archive-date=27 December 2024|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20241227113659/https://www.pcb.com.pk/press-release-detail/pakistan-set-to-host-icc-event-after-28-years.html|url-status=live}}</ref> since the [[2009 attack on the Sri Lanka national cricket team|2009 attack on the Sri Lankan team]].<ref>{{cite news |title=USA co-hosts for 2024 T20 WC, Pakistan gets 2025 Champions Trophy, India and Bangladesh 2031 World Cup |url=https://www.espncricinfo.com/story/usa-co-hosts-for-2024-t20-wc-pakistan-gets-2025-champions-trophy-india-and-bangladesh-2031-world-cup-1289589 |work=[[ESPNcricinfo]] |date=16 November 2021 |access-date=1 June 2024 |archive-date=16 November 2021 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20211116141837/http://www.espncricinfo.com/story/usa-co-hosts-for-2024-t20-wc-pakistan-gets-2025-champions-trophy-india-and-bangladesh-2031-world-cup-1289589 |url-status=live }}</ref> The last major tournament to take place in the country was the [[1996 Cricket World Cup]] which it co-hosted with India and Sri Lanka.<ref>{{cite news |url=https://www.sportingnews.com/in/cricket/news/when-was-last-time-pakistan-hosted-icc-tournament/dac1a1e950d3a43f7e9673fb |title=When was the last time Pakistan hosted an ICC tournament? |date=12 July 2024 |access-date=1 August 2024 |work=Sporting News }}</ref> [[United Arab Emirates]] was announced as a neutral venue for [[India national cricket team|Indian Cricket Team]] matches due to India's refusal to play in Pakistan.<ref>{{Cite web |date=19 December 2024 |title=India to play Champions Trophy on neutral ground, not Pakistan |url=https://www.france24.com/en/live-news/20241219-india-to-play-champions-trophy-on-neutral-ground-not-pakistan-1 |access-date=3 January 2025 |archive-date=3 January 2025 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20250103160555/https://www.france24.com/en/live-news/20241219-india-to-play-champions-trophy-on-neutral-ground-not-pakistan-1 |url-status=live }}</ref>


== India's Participation==
=== Format ===
The intense political tensions between India and Pakistan have significantly affected their cricket rivalry. In November 2023, the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) met with the ICC Executive Board to discuss compensation if India declined to play in Pakistan. A year later, the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) notified the ICC that India would not travel to Pakistan for the tournament, citing extremist view of Pakistani public towards Hindus and security concers, such as Terrorism against India. In response, Pakistan demanded a written explanation and initially rejected the proposed hybrid hosting model.
The format of the competition had remained the same as it was since eight teams were introduced in the fray back in [[2006 ICC Champions Trophy|2006]]. All eight teams were slotted into [[2025 ICC Champions Trophy group stage|two groups of four]], with each team playing once against every other team in the group. The top two teams from each group advanced to the [[2025 ICC Champions Trophy knockout stage|knockout stage]], featuring two semi-finals leading up to the [[2025 ICC Champions Trophy final|final]].<ref name="etk"/><ref name="ICC">{{cite web|title=ICC Champions Trophy 2025, playing conditions|url=https://images.icc-cricket.com/image/upload/prd/sh4xkekg8vdflvrfmv0c.pdf|access-date=22 February 2025|publisher=[[International Cricket Council]]}}</ref>


== Qualified ==
=== India's participation ===
{{Further|India–Pakistan cricket rivalry|India–Pakistan relations}}
The [[India–Pakistan cricket rivalry]] has been severely impacted by the tense political relations between the two nations. In November 2023, the [[Pakistan Cricket Board]] (PCB) met with the ICC Executive Board to discuss compensation if India refused to play in Pakistan.<ref>{{cite news |title=PCB Asks For Compensation From ICC If India Refuse To Play Champions Trophy 2025: Report |url=https://sports.ndtv.com/cricket/pcb-asks-for-compensation-from-icc-if-india-refuse-to-play-champions-troph-2025-report-4607491 |date=27 November 2023 |access-date=1 December 2023 |work=[[NDTV]] }}</ref><ref>{{cite news |title=Champions Trophy to be shifted out of Pakistan or held in hybrid model: Reports |url=https://www.livemint.com/sports/cricket-news/champions-trophy-2025-to-be-shifted-out-of-pakistan-or-held-in-hybrid-model-report-11701085305314.html |access-date=1 December 2023 |work=[[Live Mint]] |date=27 November 2023 |archive-date=1 December 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20231201193934/https://www.livemint.com/sports/cricket-news/champions-trophy-2025-to-be-shifted-out-of-pakistan-or-held-in-hybrid-model-report-11701085305314.html |url-status=live }}</ref> A year later, the [[Board of Control for Cricket in India]] (BCCI) informed the ICC that India wouldn't travel to Pakistan for the tournament, citing security concerns.<ref>{{cite news |title=India will not travel to Pakistan for 2025 Champions Trophy |url=https://www.espncricinfo.com/story/india-will-not-travel-to-pakistan-for-2025-champions-trophy-1458978 |date=9 November 2024 |access-date=9 November 2024 |work=[[ESPNcricinfo]] }}</ref> Pakistan demanded a written explanation and initially rejected the proposed hybrid model.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Where will the Champions Trophy be played? ICC to take final call after November 29 meeting |url=https://www.espncricinfo.com/story/where-will-the-champions-trophy-be-played-icc-to-take-final-call-after-november-29-meeting-1462038 |access-date=30 November 2024 |website=ESPNcricinfo }}</ref>


As the host nation, Pakistan secured automatic qualification for the tournament and was accompanied by seven other top-ranked teams from the group stage of the 2023 Cricket World Cup.<ref>{{cite news |title=2025 Champions Trophy qualification at stake during ODI World Cup |url=https://www.espncricinfo.com/story/2025-champions-trophy-qualification-at-stake-during-odi-world-cup-1406055 |date=29 October 2023| access-date=1 November 2023 |work=[[ESPNcricinfo]] }}</ref><ref>{{cite web |date=13 November 2023 |title=Which Teams Have Qualified For ICC Champions Trophy 2025 After End Of World Cup Preliminary Stage |url=https://www.timesnownews.com/sports/cricket/explained-which-teams-have-qualified-for-icc-champions-trophy-2025-after-end-of-world-cup-preliminary-stage-article-105171040 |access-date=1 November 2023 |work=[[Times Now]] |archive-date=13 November 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20231113005127/https://www.timesnownews.com/sports/cricket/explained-which-teams-have-qualified-for-icc-champions-trophy-2025-after-end-of-world-cup-preliminary-stage-article-105171040 |url-status=live }}</ref> Notably, this marked the first instance where former champions Sri Lanka did not qualify for the event, whereas Afghanistan made their inaugural appearance in the tournament.<ref>{{Cite web |date=2021-06-01 |title=ICC announces expansion of global events |url=https://www.icc-cricket.com/media-releases/icc-announces-expansion-of-global-events |access-date=2025-02-20 |publisher=[[International Cricket Council]] |language=en}}</ref><ref>{{cite news |title=Sri Lanka Fail To Qualify For ICC Champions Trophy 2025 Scheduled To Take Place In Pakistan |url=https://zeenews.india.com/cricket/sri-lanka-fail-to-qualify-for-icc-champions-trophy-2025-scheduled-to-take-place-in-pakistan-2687031.html |access-date=1 June 2024| date=13 November 2023 |work=[[Zee News]] }}</ref>
==== Neutral venue arrangements ====
On 19 December 2024, following an agreement between BCCI and PCB, the ICC in an update issued on India and Pakistan hosted matches at ICC events, established that the ICC Champions Trophy 2025 will be played across Pakistan and a neutral venue.<ref name="IP" /><ref>{{Cite web |date=19 December 2024 |title=India to play Champions Trophy matches at neutral venue {{!}} cricket.com.au |url=https://www.cricket.com.au/news/4189050/india-to-play-champions-trophy-matches-at-neutral-venue |access-date=20 December 2024 |website=www.cricket.com.au |archive-date=20 December 2024 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20241220161822/https://www.cricket.com.au/news/4189050/india-to-play-champions-trophy-matches-at-neutral-venue |url-status=live }}</ref> The ICC board confirmed that India and Pakistan matches hosted by either country at ICC events between 2024 and 2027 would be played at a neutral venue. This will also apply to the [[2025 Women's Cricket World Cup]] (hosted by India; but only if [[Pakistan women's national cricket team|Pakistan]] qualifies for the tournament) and the [[2026 Men's T20 World Cup]] (hosted by India and Sri Lanka). It was also announced that Pakistan had been awarded hosting rights of the [[2028 Women's T20 World Cup]], where neutral venue arrangements will also apply.<ref name="IP">{{cite web |title=Update issued on India and Pakistan hosted matches at ICC events |url=https://www.icc-cricket.com/tournaments/champions-trophy-2025/news/update-issued-on-india-and-pakistan-hosted-matches-at-icc-events |publisher=ICC |access-date=19 December 2024 |date=19 December 2024}}</ref> The fixtures were announced on 24 December 2024, along with the [[Dubai International Cricket Stadium]] in [[Dubai]], UAE as the neutral venue for the tournament.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.bbc.com/sport/cricket/articles/cd75z2xxzpwo|title=ICC Champions Trophy 2025: India face Pakistan in Dubai as fixtures released|date=24 December 2024|website=BBC Sport}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.icc-cricket.com/media-releases/icc-men-s-champions-trophy-2025-schedule-announced|title=ICC Men's Champions Trophy 2025 schedule announced|date=24 December 2024|access-date=19 February 2025|publisher=[[International Cricket Council]]}}</ref>
 
=== Prize money ===
The ICC allocated a pool of US$6.9 million in prize money for the tournament, a 53 percent increase from the previous edition. The winners would receive the grand prize of $2.24 million, with each team receiving an additional $125,000 for participating.<ref name="Prize Money">{{cite news |date=14 February 2025 |title=ICC announce prize money for ICC Men's Champions Trophy 2025 |url=https://www.icc-cricket.com/news/icc-announce-prize-money-for-icc-men-s-champions-trophy-2025 |access-date=14 February 2025 |publisher=[[International Cricket Council]] |archive-date=14 February 2025 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20250214170153/https://www.icc-cricket.com/news/icc-announce-prize-money-for-icc-men-s-champions-trophy-2025 |url-status=live }}</ref>
 
{| class="wikitable" style="text-align:right"
|+ Prize money allocation for the tournament
!rowspan="2" scope=col| Place
!rowspan="2" scope=col| Teams
!colspan="2" scope=colgroup| Amount
|-
!scope=col| Per team
!scope=col| Total
|-
|align=left| Champions ||align=center| 1 || $2.24 million || $2.24 million
|-
|align=left| Runners-up ||align=center| 1 || $1.12 million || $1.12 million
|-
|align=left| Semi-finalists ||align=center| 2 || $560,000 || $1.12 million
|-
|align=left| 5th–6th place (group stage) ||align=center| 2 || $350,000 || $700,000
|-
|align=left| 7th–8th place (group stage) ||align=center| 2 || $140,000 || $280,000
|-
|align=left| Participants ||align=center| 8 || $125,000 || $1 million
|- class=sortbottom
!align=left| Total ||align=center| 8 ||colspan="2"| $6.9 million
|}
 
=== Marketing ===
On 13 November 2024, the ICC launched a new [[ICC Champions Trophy#Revival and rebranding (2025 onwards)|visual identity]] for the Champions Trophy with the release of a brand launch video, as the event returned for the first time since 2017.<ref>{{Cite AV media |url=https://www.icc-cricket.com/tournaments/champions-trophy-2025/videos/a-new-era-for-the-champions-trophy |title=A new era for the Champions Trophy |access-date=13 November 2024 |via=ICC |archive-date=20 December 2024 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20241220143915/https://www.icc-cricket.com/tournaments/champions-trophy-2025/videos/a-new-era-for-the-champions-trophy |url-status=live }}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |date=13 November 2024 |title=ICC launch a refreshed visual identity for the men's and women's Champions Trophy |url=https://www.icc-cricket.com/media-releases/icc-launch-a-refreshed-visual-identity-for-the-men-s-and-women-s-champions-trophy |access-date=20 December 2024 |publisher=ICC |archive-date=20 December 2024 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20241220191254/https://www.icc-cricket.com/media-releases/icc-launch-a-refreshed-visual-identity-for-the-men-s-and-women-s-champions-trophy |url-status=live }}</ref> On 14 November 2024, The PCB announced the schedule for trophy tour in the region of [[Pakistan-administered Kashmir]]. The PCB's plan to take the trophy to cities in Pakistan-administered Kashmir was objected to by the BCCI.<ref>{{Cite news |date=15 November 2024 |title=BCCI objects to PCB's Champions Trophy tour to Muzaffarabad |url=https://www.espncricinfo.com/story/bcci-objects-to-pcbs-champions-trophy-tour-to-muzaffarabad-1459800 |access-date=24 December 2024 |work=ESPN Cricinfo}}</ref> On 16 November 2024, the ICC officially announced the global trophy tour for the Champions Trophy starting in [[Islamabad]], with the cities in Pakistan-administered Kashmir excluded. The silverware journeyed across the eight participating nations. The global trophy tour concluded with India in January, as the trophy went back to Pakistan.<ref>{{Cite web |date=16 November 2024 |title=ICC announces global Trophy Tour ahead of Men's Champions Trophy 2025 |url=https://www.icc-cricket.com/tournaments/champions-trophy-2025/news/icc-announces-global-trophy-tour-ahead-of-men-s-champions-trophy-2025 |access-date=20 December 2024 |publisher=ICC |archive-date=20 December 2024 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20241220191253/https://www.icc-cricket.com/tournaments/champions-trophy-2025/news/icc-announces-global-trophy-tour-ahead-of-men-s-champions-trophy-2025 |url-status=live }}</ref>
 
On 30 January 2025, it was announced that a captains' event would not be held for the tournament.<ref>{{Cite web |title=No captains event or photoshoot before Champions Trophy |url=https://www.espncricinfo.com/story/no-captain-s-event-or-photoshoot-in-pakistan-before-champions-trophy-1471206 |access-date=7 February 2025 |website=ESPNcricinfo |archive-date=5 February 2025 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20250205013950/https://www.espncricinfo.com/story/no-captain-s-event-or-photoshoot-in-pakistan-before-champions-trophy-1471206 |url-status=live }}</ref> The official theme song for the tournament titled "Jeeto Baazi Khel Ke" produced by [[Abdullah Siddiqui]] and performed by [[Atif Aslam]] was released on 7 February 2025.<ref>{{Cite web |date=7 February 2025 |title=Atif Aslam brings the heat in ICC Champions Trophy anthem 'Jeeto Baazi Khel Ke' |url=https://images.dawn.com/news/1193219/atif-aslam-brings-the-heat-in-icc-champions-trophy-anthem-jeeto-baazi-khel-ke |access-date=7 February 2025 |website=Images }}</ref> On 12 February 2025, the ICC revealed [[Sarfaraz Ahmed]], [[Shane Watson]], [[Shikhar Dhawan]] and [[Tim Southee]] as the ambassadors for the tournament.<ref>{{cite web |access-date=12 February 2025 |title=ICC reveals lineup of Men's Champions Trophy Ambassadors with one week to go |date=12 February 2025 |url=https://www.icc-cricket.com/media-releases/icc-reveals-lineup-of-men-s-champions-trophy-ambassadors-with-one-week-to-go |publisher=[[International Cricket Council]]}}</ref> On 16 February 2025, a [[curtain raiser]] event was held at [[Lahore Fort]] in Pakistan, to mark the commencement of the tournament.<ref>{{Cite web |date=16 February 2025 |title=Pakistan officially set for the bright lights of the ICC Champions Trophy |url=https://www.icc-cricket.com/tournaments/champions-trophy-2025/news/pakistan-officially-set-for-the-bright-lights-of-the-icc-champions-trophy |access-date=18 February 2025 |publisher=ICC |archive-date=17 February 2025 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20250217123540/https://www.icc-cricket.com/tournaments/champions-trophy-2025/news/pakistan-officially-set-for-the-bright-lights-of-the-icc-champions-trophy |url-status=live }}</ref> Three days later on 19 February 2025, the opening ceremony took place at the [[National Stadium, Karachi]]. The event featured an aerobatic display by the [[Pakistan Air Force]]'s [[Sherdils]] Squadron with the [[President of Pakistan|President]] [[Asif Ali Zardari]] in attendance as the chief guest.<ref>{{cite news |title=WATCH: PAF flypast marks opening of Champions Trophy 2025 in Karachi |url=https://tribune.com.pk/story/2529566/watch-paf-flypast-marks-opening-of-champions-trophy-2025-in-karachi |access-date=19 February 2025 |work=The Express Tribune |date=19 February 2025 }}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |title=Champions Trophy Opening Ceremony: Pakistan Air Force To Hold Air Show Ahead Of Opener {{!}} Cricket News |url=https://sports.ndtv.com/icc-champions-trophy-2025/champions-trophy-opening-ceremony-pakistan-air-force-show-scheduled-ahead-of-opening-match-7743674 |date=19 February 2025 |access-date=19 February 2025 |website=NDTVSports.com |archive-date=19 February 2025 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20250219051744/https://sports.ndtv.com/icc-champions-trophy-2025/champions-trophy-opening-ceremony-pakistan-air-force-show-scheduled-ahead-of-opening-match-7743674 |url-status=live }}</ref>
 
== Qualification ==
[[Pakistan national cricket team|Pakistan]] qualified for the competition automatically as hosts and was joined by seven other highest-ranked teams from the [[2023 Cricket World Cup group stage]].<ref>{{cite news |title=2025 Champions Trophy qualification at stake during ODI World Cup |url=https://www.espncricinfo.com/story/2025-champions-trophy-qualification-at-stake-during-odi-world-cup-1406055 |date=29 October 2023 |access-date=1 November 2023 |work=[[ESPNcricinfo]] }}</ref><ref>{{cite web |date=13 November 2023 |title=Which Teams Have Qualified For ICC Champions Trophy 2025 After End Of World Cup Preliminary Stage |url=https://www.timesnownews.com/sports/cricket/explained-which-teams-have-qualified-for-icc-champions-trophy-2025-after-end-of-world-cup-preliminary-stage-article-105171040 |access-date=1 November 2023 |work=[[Times Now]] |archive-date=13 November 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20231113005127/https://www.timesnownews.com/sports/cricket/explained-which-teams-have-qualified-for-icc-champions-trophy-2025-after-end-of-world-cup-preliminary-stage-article-105171040 |url-status=live }}</ref> This was the first time former champions [[Sri Lanka national cricket team|Sri Lanka]] failed to qualify for the tournament, while [[Afghanistan national cricket team|Afghanistan]] made their debut appearance in the tournament.<ref>{{Cite web |date=1 June 2021 |title=ICC announces expansion of global events |url=https://www.icc-cricket.com/media-releases/icc-announces-expansion-of-global-events |access-date=20 February 2025 |publisher=[[International Cricket Council]] }}</ref><ref>{{cite news |title=Sri Lanka Fail To Qualify For ICC Champions Trophy 2025 Scheduled To Take Place In Pakistan |url=https://zeenews.india.com/cricket/sri-lanka-fail-to-qualify-for-icc-champions-trophy-2025-scheduled-to-take-place-in-pakistan-2687031.html |access-date=1 June 2024| date=13 November 2023 |work=[[Zee News]] }}</ref>


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{| class="wikitable defaultcenter col1left col5left"
|+ Teams qualified for the tournament
|+ Teams qualified for the tournament
! scope="col" | Method of qualification || Date of qualification || Venues || No. of teams || Teams || Total times qualified || Last edition participated
|-
|-
| Host || {{nobr|16 November 2021}} || {{N/A}} || {{center|'''1'''}} || {{cr|PAK}} || 9 || [[2017 ICC Champions Trophy|2017]]
!scope="col"| Method of qualification || Date of qualification || Venues || No. of teams || Teams || Total times qualified || Last edition participated
|-
|-
| rowspan="7" | [[2023 Cricket World Cup]]<br/><small>(Top 7 teams from the<br/>previous World Cup,<br/>excluding the host)</small> || rowspan="7" | 5 October – 19 November 2023 || rowspan=7 | {{Flag|India}} || rowspan="7" | {{center|'''7'''}} || {{cr|AFG}} || 1 || {{N/A}}
| Host || {{nobr|16 November 2021}} || {{N/A}} ||align=center|'''1''' || {{cr|PAK}} || 9 || [[2017 ICC Champions Trophy|2017]]
|-
|rowspan="7"| [[2023 Cricket World Cup]]<br/><small>(Top 7 teams from the<br/>previous World Cup,<br/>excluding the host)</small> ||rowspan="7"| 5 October – 19 November 2023 ||rowspan="7"| {{Flag|India}} ||rowspan="7" align=center| '''7''' || {{cr|AFG}} || 1 || {{N/A}}
|-
|-
| {{cr|AUS}} || 9 || [[2017 ICC Champions Trophy|2017]]
| {{cr|AUS}} || 9 || [[2017 ICC Champions Trophy|2017]]
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| {{cr|SA}} || 9 || [[2017 ICC Champions Trophy|2017]]
| {{cr|SA}} || 9 || [[2017 ICC Champions Trophy|2017]]
|- class=sortbottom
|- class=sortbottom
! Total || || || 8 || || ||  
! Total || || || 8 || || ||
|}
|}


== Venues ==
== Venues ==
 
In December 2022, the Pakistan Cricket Board was given approval by the [[Government of Pakistan]] for the construction of a new cricket stadium in [[Islamabad]] for the tournament.<ref>{{cite news |title=Government gives PCB green light to build stadium in Islamabad |url=https://www.dawn.com/news/1667144 |work=[[Dawn News]] |date=2 January 2022 |access-date=1 June 2024}}</ref> On 28 April 2024, three existing venues were proposed for the event by Pakistan.<ref>{{cite news |access-date=1 June 2024 |date=28 April 2024 |title=PCB proposes three venues for 2025 Champions Trophy |url=https://www.espncricinfo.com/story/pcb-propose-three-venues-for-2025-champions-trophy-1431403 |work=[[ESPNcricinfo]] |archive-date=6 May 2024 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240506230727/https://www.espncricinfo.com/story/pcb-propose-three-venues-for-2025-champions-trophy-1431403 |url-status=live }}</ref> The matches are being hosted in [[Karachi]], [[Lahore]] and [[Rawalpindi]] with India playing in [[Dubai]].<ref>{{cite web|title=Champions Trophy: India vs Pakistan on February 23 in UAE|url=https://www.espncricinfo.com/story/champions-trophy-2025-india-vs-pakistan-game-to-be-played-on-february-23-in-uae-1466036|date=22 December 2024|access-date=22 December 2024|website=ESPNcricinfo|archive-date=22 December 2024|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20241222185010/https://www.espncricinfo.com/story/champions-trophy-2025-india-vs-pakistan-game-to-be-played-on-february-23-in-uae-1466036|url-status=live}}</ref>
In December 2022, the [[Government of Pakistan]] granted the [[Pakistan Cricket Board]] permission to build a new cricket stadium in [[Islamabad]] specifically for the tournament.<ref>{{cite news |title=Government gives PCB green light to build stadium in Islamabad |url=https://www.dawn.com/news/1667144 |work=[[Dawn News]] |date=2 January 2022 |access-date=1 June 2024}}</ref> On 28 April 2024, Pakistan put forward three current venues to host the matches.<ref>{{cite news |access-date=1 June 2024 |date=28 April 2024 |title=PCB proposes three venues for 2025 Champions Trophy |url=https://www.espncricinfo.com/story/pcb-propose-three-venues-for-2025-champions-trophy-1431403 |work=[[ESPNcricinfo]] |archive-date=6 May 2024 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240506230727/https://www.espncricinfo.com/story/pcb-propose-three-venues-for-2025-champions-trophy-1431403 |url-status=live }}</ref> The games will take place in [[Karachi]], [[Lahore]], and [[Rawalpindi]], while [[India]] is set to play in [[Dubai]].<ref>{{cite web|title=Champions Trophy: India vs Pakistan on February 23 in UAE|url=https://www.espncricinfo.com/story/champions-trophy-2025-india-vs-pakistan-game-to-be-played-on-february-23-in-uae-1466036|date=22 December 2024|access-date=22 December 2024|website=ESPNcricinfo|archive-date=22 December 2024|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20241222185010/https://www.espncricinfo.com/story/champions-trophy-2025-india-vs-pakistan-game-to-be-played-on-february-23-in-uae-1466036|url-status=live}}</ref>


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{| class="wikitable" style="text-align:center;font-size:90%;"
{| class="wikitable" style="text-align:center;font-size:90%"
! colspan=3 | Venues in [[Pakistan]]
!colspan=3| Venues in [[Pakistan]]
|-
|-
| style="background:#ececec;color:#2C2C2C;vertical-align:middle;text-align: center;" colspan="3" | {{Location map+ |Pakistan |float=center |width=300 |caption= |alt=A map of Pakistan with pin-points on 2025 Champions Trophy venues |places=
|style="background:#ececec;color:#2C2C2C;vertical-align:middle;text-align:center" colspan="3"| {{Location map+ |Pakistan |float=center |width=300 |caption= |alt=A map of Pakistan with pin-points on 2025 Champions Trophy venues |places=
{{location map~ |Pakistan |lat=24.90 |long=67.08 |label=[[Karachi]] |position=right}}
{{location map~ |Pakistan |lat=24.90 |long=67.08 |label=[[Karachi]] |position=right}}
{{location map~ |Pakistan |lat=31.51 |long=74.33 |label=[[Lahore]] |position=left}}
{{location map~ |Pakistan |lat=31.51 |long=74.33 |label=[[Lahore]] |position=left}}
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| Matches: '''3'''
| Matches: '''3'''
| Matches: '''5 (Semi-final 2 & final)'''{{Efn|name=Final}}
| Matches: '''4 (Semi-final 2)'''
| Matches: '''3'''
| Matches: '''3'''
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! Venues in [[United Arab Emirates]]
! Venues in [[United Arab Emirates]]
|-
|-
| style="background:#ececec;color:#2C2C2C;vertical-align:middle;text-align: center;" | {{Location map+ |UAE |float=center |width=300 |caption= |alt=A map of UAE with a pin-point on the 2025 Champions Trophy venue in Dubai |places=
|style="background:#ececec;color:#2C2C2C;vertical-align:middle;text-align:center"| {{Location map+ |UAE |float=center |width=300 |caption= |alt=A map of UAE with a pin-point on the 2025 Champions Trophy venue in Dubai |places=
{{location map~ |UAE |lat=25.05 |long=55.22 |label=[[Dubai]] |position=right}}
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| Capacity: '''25,000'''
| Capacity: '''25,000'''
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| Matches: '''5 (Semi-final 1 & final)'''{{Efn|name=Final}}
| Matches: '''5 (Semi-final 1 & final)'''
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| [[File:Dubai Stadium 2019.jpg|150px|alt=Dubai Cricket Stadium in 2012]]
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== Officials in the Matches ==
== Match officials ==
 
On 5 February 2025, ICC released the list of [[match referee]]s and [[Umpire (cricket)|umpire]]s for the tournament.<ref>{{cite web |access-date=5 February 2025 |title=Match officials announced for the ICC Champions Trophy 2025 |date=5 February 2025 |url=https://www.icc-cricket.com/media-releases/match-officials-for-icc-men-s-champions-trophy-2025-confirmed |publisher=[[International Cricket Council]] |archive-date=5 February 2025 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20250205105157/https://www.icc-cricket.com/media-releases/match-officials-for-icc-men-s-champions-trophy-2025-confirmed |url-status=live }}</ref> On 10 February 2025, the match officials schedule for the group stage was released,<ref>{{Cite web |date=10 February 2025 |title=Match officials' schedule confirmed for ICC Champions Trophy 2025 group stages |url=https://www.icc-cricket.com/media-releases/match-officials-schedule-confirmed-for-icc-champions-trophy-2025-group-stages |access-date=22 February 2025 |publisher=ICC }}</ref> and on 3 March 2025, the match officials for the two semi-finals had been confirmed.<ref>{{Cite web |last= |date=2025-03-03 |title=Who are the umpires for Champions Trophy 2025 semi-finals? |url=https://www.icc-cricket.com/tournaments/champions-trophy-2025/news/who-are-the-umpires-for-champions-trophy-2025-semi-finals |access-date=2025-03-03 |website=ICC |language=}}</ref> On 6 March 2025, the ICC announced the match officials for the final.<ref>{{Cite web |last= |date=2025-03-06 |title=Match officials for Champions Trophy 2025 final confirmed |url=https://www.icc-cricket.com/tournaments/champions-trophy-2025/news/match-officials-for-champions-trophy-2025-final-confirmed |access-date=2025-03-06 |website=ICC |language=}}</ref>
On 5 February 2025, the ICC published the names of match referees and umpires designated for the tournament.<ref>{{cite web |access-date=5 February 2025 |title=Match officials announced for the ICC Champions Trophy 2025 |date=5 February 2025 |url=https://www.icc-cricket.com/media-releases/match-officials-for-icc-men-s-champions-trophy-2025-confirmed |publisher=[[International Cricket Council]] |archive-date=5 February 2025 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20250205105157/https://www.icc-cricket.com/media-releases/match-officials-for-icc-men-s-champions-trophy-2025-confirmed |url-status=live }}</ref> Following this, the schedule for the match officials during the group stage was announced on 10 February 2025.<ref>{{Cite web |last= |date=2025-02-10 |title=Match officials’ schedule confirmed for ICC Champions Trophy 2025 group stages |url=https://www.icc-cricket.com/media-releases/match-officials-schedule-confirmed-for-icc-champions-trophy-2025-group-stages |access-date=2025-02-22 |website=ICC |language=en}}</ref>


; Match referees
; Match referees
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* {{flagicon|AUS}} [[Paul Reiffel]]
* {{flagicon|AUS}} [[Paul Reiffel]]
* {{flagicon|BAN}} [[Sharfuddoula]]
* {{flagicon|BAN}} [[Sharfuddoula]]
* {{flagicon|AUS}} [[Rod Tucker|Rodney Tucker]]
* {{flagicon|AUS}} [[Rod Tucker]]
* {{flagicon|ENG}} [[Alex Wharf]]
* {{flagicon|ENG}} [[Alex Wharf]]
* {{flagicon|WIN}} [[Joel Wilson (umpire)|Joel Wilson]]
* {{flagicon|WIN}} [[Joel Wilson (umpire)|Joel Wilson]]
}}
}}


== Groups ==
== Squads ==
{{Main|2025 ICC Champions Trophy squads}}
Each team could select a squad of fifteen players for the tournament, with additional travelling reserves also able to be named.<ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.icc-cricket.com/news/every-icc-men-s-champions-trophy-2025-squad |title=Every ICC Men's Champions Trophy 2025 squad |publisher=[[International Cricket Council]] |access-date=13 January 2025 |archive-date=13 January 2025 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20250113024226/https://www.icc-cricket.com/news/every-icc-men-s-champions-trophy-2025-squad |url-status=live }}</ref> [[England cricket team|England]] became the first team to announce their squad on 22 December 2024.<ref>{{Cite web |title=England Men's squads announced for India tour and ICC Men's Champions Trophy 2025 |url=https://www.ecb.co.uk/news/4189604/england-mens-squads-announced-for-india-tour-and-icc-mens-champions-trophy-2025 |access-date=22 December 2024 |website=[[England and Wales Cricket Board]] |archive-date=4 January 2025 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20250104183136/https://www.ecb.co.uk/news/4189604/england-mens-squads-announced-for-india-tour-and-icc-mens-champions-trophy-2025 |url-status=live }}</ref> [[New Zealand national cricket team|New Zealand]], [[Bangladesh national cricket team|Bangladesh]] and [[Afghanistan national cricket team|Afghanistan]] announced their squads on 12 January 2025.<ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.nzc.nz/news-items/pace-trio-set-for-icc-champions-trophy/ |title=Pace trio set for ICC Champions Trophy |work=[[New Zealand Cricket]] |access-date=12 January 2025 |archive-date=12 January 2025 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20250112002929/https://www.nzc.nz/news-items/pace-trio-set-for-icc-champions-trophy/ |url-status=live }}</ref><ref>{{cite web |access-date=12 January 2025 |title=Bangladesh Squad for ICC Men's Champions Trophy 2025 Announced |url=https://www.tigercricket.com.bd/detail/bangladesh-squad-for-icc-men-s-champions-trophy-2025-announced |work=[[Bangladesh Cricket Board]] |date=12 January 2025 |archive-date=13 January 2025 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20250113022514/https://www.tigercricket.com.bd/detail/bangladesh-squad-for-icc-men-s-champions-trophy-2025-announced |url-status=live }}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |title=ACB Name Squad for the ICC Champions Trophy 2025 |url=https://cricket.af/post/acb-name-squad-for-the-icc-champions-trophy |access-date=12 January 2025 |website=[[Afghanistan Cricket Board]] |archive-date=13 January 2025 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20250113165502/https://cricket.af/post/acb-name-squad-for-the-icc-champions-trophy |url-status=live }}</ref> [[Australia national cricket team|Australia]] and [[South Africa national cricket team|South Africa]] announced their squads on 13 January.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Short, Hardie join experienced Aussie squad for Champs Trophy |url=https://www.cricket.com.au/news/4197686/australia-odi-champions-trophy-squad-pakistan-tournament-matt-short-aaron-hardie-pat-cummins-ellis |access-date=13 January 2025 |website=[[Cricket Australia]] |archive-date=13 January 2025 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20250113022745/https://www.cricket.com.au/news/4197686/australia-odi-champions-trophy-squad-pakistan-tournament-matt-short-aaron-hardie-pat-cummins-ellis |url-status=live }}</ref><ref>{{cite web |access-date=13 January 2025 |title=Proteas Men's Squad Announced For ICC Champions Trophy 2025 |url=https://cricket.co.za/proteas-mens-squad-announced-for-icc-champions-trophy-2025/ |work=[[Cricket South Africa]] |archive-date=25 January 2025 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20250125110828/https://cricket.co.za/proteas-mens-squad-announced-for-icc-champions-trophy-2025/ |url-status=live }}</ref> [[India national cricket team|India]] announced their squad on 18 January 2025.<ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.icc-cricket.com/tournaments/champions-trophy-2025/news/bumrah-s-status-confirmed-as-india-announce-icc-champions-trophy-2025-squad |title=Bumrah's status confirmed as India announce ICC Champions Trophy 2025 squad |publisher=[[International Cricket Council]] |date=18 January 2025 |access-date=18 January 2025 |archive-date=18 January 2025 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20250118103555/https://www.icc-cricket.com/tournaments/champions-trophy-2025/news/bumrah-s-status-confirmed-as-india-announce-icc-champions-trophy-2025-squad |url-status=live }}</ref> [[Pakistan national cricket team|Pakistan]] announced their squad on 31 January 2025.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Pakistan Squad for Champions Trophy Announced |url=https://briomatic.com/icc/icc-mens-champions-trophy-2025/pakistan-squad-for-champions-trophy-announced/ |access-date=31 January 2025 |website=Briomatic }}</ref> The [[2025 ICC Champions Trophy squads|final squads]] for each nation was announced on 13 February 2025. Several teams' missed their regular players originally part of the provisional squad, as they had been replaced as a result of late withdrawals due to injuries.<ref>{{Cite web |date=13 February 2025 |title=Final squads announced for ICC Men's Champions Trophy 2025 |url=https://www.icc-cricket.com/media-releases/final-squads-announced-for-icc-men-s-champions-trophy-2025 |access-date=16 February 2025 |publisher=ICC |archive-date=13 February 2025 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20250213191411/https://www.icc-cricket.com/media-releases/final-squads-announced-for-icc-men-s-champions-trophy-2025 |url-status=live }}</ref>


On 24 December 2024, the ICC revealed the groups and their respective fixtures for the tournament, with group stage matches scheduled to take place from 19 February to 2 March 2025. The eight participating teams were split into two groups of four, where each team would compete against the other three in their group, resulting in a total of 12 matches.<ref name=":3">{{Cite web |last=icc |date=2024-12-24 |title=ICC Men's Champions Trophy 2025 schedule announced |url=https://www.icc-cricket.com/media-releases/icc-men-s-champions-trophy-2025-schedule-announced |access-date=2025-02-18 |publisher=[[International Cricket Council]] |language=en}}</ref> The tournament kicked off with the opening match between the host nation Pakistan and New Zealand on 19 February at the National Stadium in Karachi.
==Warm-up matches==
The warm-up fixtures took place between 14–17 February in the lead-up to the main tournament. The PCB had named three [[Pakistan A cricket team|Shaheens]] squads for the warm-up matches against Afghanistan, South Africa and Bangladesh, respectively, along with a fixture between Afghanistan and New Zealand.<ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.icc-cricket.com/tournaments/champions-trophy-2025/news/squad-and-schedule-for-champions-trophy-warm-up-matches-announced |title=Squad and schedule for Champions Trophy warm-up matches announced |publisher=[[International Cricket Council]] |date=12 February 2025 |access-date=12 February 2025 |archive-date=12 February 2025 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20250212153706/https://www.icc-cricket.com/tournaments/champions-trophy-2025/news/squad-and-schedule-for-champions-trophy-warm-up-matches-announced |url-status=live }}</ref>
 
{{collapse top|Warm-up matches|bg=lightblue}}
{{Single-innings cricket match
| date = {{start date|2025|02|14|df=y}}
| time = {{UTZ|14:00|+5}}
| daynight = Y
| team1 = [[Pakistan A cricket team|Pakistan Shaheens]] {{flagdeco|PAK}}
| team2 = {{cr|AFG}}
| score1 = 314/8 (50 overs)
| runs1 = [[Hussain Talat]] 70 (75)
| wickets1 = [[Fareed Ahmad (cricketer)|Fareed Ahmad]] 3/56 (8 overs)
| score2 = 170 (38.4 overs)
| runs2 = [[Rahmat Shah]] 43 (53)
| wickets2 = [[Shadab Khan]] 3/29 (8 overs)
| result = Pakistan Shaheens won by 144 runs
| report = [https://www.espncricinfo.com/ci/engine/match/1473139.html Scorecard]
| venue = [[Gaddafi Stadium]], [[Lahore]]
| umpires = [[Zulfiqar Jan]] (Pak) and [[Tariq Rasheed]] (Pak)
| toss = Afghanistan won the toss and elected to field.
| round = '''Warm-up match 1'''
}}
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{{Single-innings cricket match
| date = {{start date|2025|02|16|df=y}}
| time = {{UTZ|14:00|+5}}
| daynight = Y
| team1 = {{cr-rt|AFG}}
| team2 = {{cr|NZ}}
| score1 = 305/9 (50 overs)
| runs1 = [[Rahmanullah Gurbaz]] 110 (107)
| wickets1 = [[Mitchell Santner]] 2/34 (8 overs)
| score2 = 308/8 (47.5 overs)
| runs2 = [[Devon Conway]] 66 (67)
| wickets2 = [[Rashid Khan]] 2/33 (7 overs)
| result = New Zealand won by 2 wickets
| report = [https://www.espncricinfo.com/ci/engine/match/1473140.html Scorecard]
| venue = [[National Stadium, Karachi|National Stadium]], [[Karachi]]
| umpires = Imtiaz Iqbal (Pak) and [[Asif Yaqoob]] (Pak)
| toss = Afghanistan won the toss and elected to bat.
| round = '''Warm-up match 2'''
}}
----
{{Single-innings cricket match
| date = {{start date|2025|02|17|df=y}}
| time = {{UTZ|14:00|+5}}
| daynight = Y
| team1 = [[Pakistan A cricket team|Pakistan Shaheens]] {{cricon|PAK}}
| team2 = {{cr|SA}}
| score1 = 322/8 (50 overs)
| runs1 = [[Mohammad Huraira]] 110 (114)
| wickets1 = [[Wiaan Mulder]] 3/27 (5 overs)
| score2 = 324/7 (49 overs)
| runs2 = [[Rassie van der Dussen]] 62 (64)
| wickets2 = [[Mehran Mumtaz]] 2/45 (10 overs)
| result = South Africa won by 3 wickets
| report = [https://www.espncricinfo.com/ci/engine/match/1473141.html Scorecard]
| venue = [[National Stadium, Karachi|National Stadium]], [[Karachi]]
| umpires = [[Faisal Afridi]] (Pak) and Nasir Hussain (Pak)
| toss = South Africa won the toss and elected to field.
| round = '''Warm-up match 3'''
}}
----
{{Single-innings cricket match
| date = {{start date|2025|02|17|df=y}}
| time = {{UTZ|13:00|+4}}
| daynight = Y
| team1 = {{cr-rt|BAN}}
| team2= {{flagdeco|PAK}} [[Pakistan A cricket team|Pakistan Shaheens]]
| score1 = 202 (38.2 overs)
| runs1 = [[Mehidy Hasan Miraz]] 44 (53)
| wickets1 = [[Usama Mir]] 4/43 (10 overs)
| score2 = 206/3 (34.5 overs)
| runs2 = [[Mohammad Haris]] 76 (73)
| wickets2 = [[Nahid Rana]] 1/11 (2 overs)
| result = Pakistan Shaheens won by 7 wickets
| report = [https://www.espncricinfo.com/ci/engine/match/1473142.html Scorecard]
| venue = [[ICC Academy Ground]], [[Dubai]]
| umpires = [[Akbar Ali (umpire)|Akbar Ali]] (UAE) and
[[Shiju Sam]] (UAE)
| toss = Bangladesh won the toss and elected to bat.
| round = '''Warm-up match 4'''
}}
{{collapse bottom}}
 
== Group stage ==
{{Main|2025 ICC Champions Trophy group stage}}
The ICC announced the groups and their fixtures on 24 December 2024, with the group stage matches being played from 19 February to 2 March 2025. The eight teams were divided into two groups of four, with each team facing the other three teams in the group for a total of 12 matches.<ref>{{Cite web |date=24 December 2024 |title=ICC Men's Champions Trophy 2025 schedule announced |url=https://www.icc-cricket.com/media-releases/icc-men-s-champions-trophy-2025-schedule-announced |access-date=18 February 2025 |publisher=[[International Cricket Council]]}}</ref> The opening match was played between hosts Pakistan and New Zealand on 19 February at the National Stadium, Karachi.
{{: 2025 ICC Champions Trophy group stage}}
=== Group stage summary ===
The tournament commenced on 19 February 2025, with the hosts and defending champions Pakistan taking on New Zealand in Karachi. Batting first, New Zealand scored 320/5 in 50 overs with centuries from [[Will Young (cricketer)|Young]] (107) and [[Tom Latham (cricketer)|Latham]] (118[[Not out|*]]) and then bowled out Pakistan for 260 runs to win by 60 runs.<ref name="m1i2">{{Cite web |title=New Zealand beat Pakistan in Champions Trophy opener |url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/cricket/live/cz0l2ld28jet |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20250219152555/https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/cricket/live/cz0l2ld28jet |archive-date=19 February 2025 |access-date=20 February 2025 |website=[[BBC Sport]]}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |date=19 February 2025 |title=Latham and Young centuries hand New Zealand thumping victory |url=https://www.espncricinfo.com/series/icc-champions-trophy-2024-25-1459031/pakistan-vs-new-zealand-1st-match-group-a-1466414/match-report |access-date=20 February 2025 |website=[[ESPNcricinfo]]}}</ref>  In the second match, India took on Bangladesh in Dubai. Bangladesh, batting first, was bowled out for 228 in 49.4 overs, headed by [[Mohammed Shami|Shami]]'s [[Fifer (cricket)|fifer]] (5/53), whereas [[Towhid Hridoy|Hridoy]] scored a century (100). India chased down the target with 3.3 overs left, led by a century from [[Shubman Gill|Gill]] (101*) and winning by 6 wickets.<ref>{{cite web |date=20 February 2025 |title=Gill nails century as India kickstart Champions Trophy campaign with win over Bangladesh |url=https://www.icc-cricket.com/tournaments/champions-trophy-2025/news/live-india-begin-champions-trophy-campaign-against-bangladesh |work=[[International Cricket Council]]}}</ref>
 
The third match was held between Afghanistan and South Africa. South Africa scored 315/6 in 50 overs, with the help of [[Ryan Rickelton|Rickelton]]'s century (103), before bowling out Afghanistan for 208 in 43.3 overs to win by 107 runs.<ref>{{Cite web |date=21 February 2025 |title=Rickelton headlines Proteas' emphatic win over Champions Trophy debutants Afghanistan |url=https://www.icc-cricket.com/tournaments/champions-trophy-2025/news/live-afghanistan-face-proteas-challenge-on-champions-trophy-debut |access-date=21 February 2025 |website=[[International Cricket Council]]}}</ref> The fourth match saw [[Australia–England sports rivalries#Cricket|the biggest rivals in cricket]], England and Australia take on each other. Put into bat, England scored 351/8, with [[Ben Duckett|Duckett]] scoring 165.<ref>{{cite web |title=Ben Duckett goes past Ganguly, Tendulkar to achieve big Champions Trophy milestone as England pile misery on Australia |url=https://www.hindustantimes.com/cricket/ben-duckett-goes-past-ganguly-tendulkar-to-achieve-big-champions-trophy-milestone-as-england-pile-misery-on-australia-101740226982716.html |access-date=22 February 2025 |work=[[Hindustan Times]]}}</ref> In reply, Australia made the highest successful run chase in any ICC event by chasing it down with 5 wickets and 15 balls remaining,<ref>{{cite web |title=AUS vs ENG: Australia completes highest successful chase in a 50-over ICC event |url=https://sportstar.thehindu.com/cricket/champions-trophy/australia-records-highest-chase-champions-trophy-history-stats-aus-vs-england/article69252247.ece |access-date=22 February 2025 |work=Sportstar}}</ref> led by [[Josh Inglis|Inglis]]'s century (120*).<ref>{{Cite web |last= |date=2025-02-22 |title=Inglis bashes maiden ODI ton in record Australia chase in Champions Trophy |url=https://www.icc-cricket.com/news/live-australia-and-england-lock-horns-to-kickstart-champions-trophy-campaign |access-date=2025-02-27 |website=ICC |language=}}</ref>
 
[[File:Virat Kohli portrait.jpg|alt=Virat Kohli, World's leading Cricket batsman|left|thumb|[[Virat Kohli]] became the fastest batsman to 14,000 ODI runs (287 innings) in the [[2025 ICC Champions Trophy group stage#India vs Pakistan|IND v PAK match]] on 23 February 2025]]
 
The fifth match saw [[India–Pakistan cricket rivalry|arch-rivals]] India and Pakistan go head to head. Choosing to bat first, Pakistan was bowled out for 241. India, then chased down the target in 42.3 overs with 6 wickets remaining led by a century (100*) from [[Virat Kohli|Kohli]].<ref>{{Cite web |date=23 February 2025 |title=Kohli slams 100, India breeze past Pakistan by six wickets |url=https://www.icc-cricket.com/tournaments/champions-trophy-2025/news/live-pakistan-face-off-india-in-high-stakes-champions-trophy-encounter |access-date=23 February 2025 |website=[[International Cricket Council]]}}</ref> The sixth match between Bangladesh and New Zealand saw Bangladesh set a target of 237, with [[Michael Bracewell (cricketer)|Bracewell]] taking 4/26. New Zealand chased the target down in 46.1 overs, headed by [[Rachin Ravindra|Rachin]]'s hundred (112), winning by 5 wickets.<ref>{{Cite web |last= |date=2025-02-24 |title=Ravindra ton powers NZ into Champions Trophy semis as hosts Pakistan knocked out |url=https://www.dawn.com/news/1894048/pakistan-out-as-new-zealand-beat-bangladesh-in-champions-trophy-match |access-date=2025-02-27 |website=DAWN.COM |language=}}</ref> With this, New Zealand and India qualified to the semi-finals from Group A, whereas Bangladesh and Pakistan were knocked out simultaneously.<ref name="SF2">{{Cite web |date=2025-02-24 |title=New Zealand, India through to Champions Trophy semi-finals |url=https://www.espn.in/cricket/story/_/id/43996659/champions-trophy-2025-new-zealand-india-semi-finals |access-date=2025-02-27 |website=ESPN |language=en}}</ref>
 
[[File:Ibrahim_Zadran.jpg|alt=Ibrahim Zadran in 2022|thumb|[[Ibrahim Zadran]] made the highest individual score in the Champions Trophy in the [[2025 ICC Champions Trophy group stage#Afghanistan vs England|AFG v ENG match]].]]
 
The seventh match between Australia and South Africa was abandoned without a ball bowled. In the eighth match, Afghanistan, batting first, scored 325/7 in 50 overs, led by [[Ibrahim Zadran|Zadran]], scoring 177 off 146 balls. Chasing 326 in what was a must-win game for both teams in Group B, England was bowled out, thanks to [[Azmatullah Omarzai|Omarzai]]'s five-wicket haul (5/58) ensuring that England fell eight runs short of the target, despite [[Joe Root|Root]]'s century (120). As a result, England was knocked out of the tournament.<ref>{{Cite web |last= |date=2025-02-26 |title=Zadran and Omarzai star as Afghanistan seize thriller over England in Champions Trophy |url=https://www.icc-cricket.com/tournaments/champions-trophy-2025/news/afghanistan-and-england-lock-horns-in-a-must-win-encounter-for-both-sides |access-date=2025-02-27 |website=ICC |language=}}</ref>
[[File:Mushfiqur Rahim 2009 (cropped).jpg|left|thumb|Bangladesh's [[Mushfiqur Rahim]] (pictured in 2009) announced his retirement from the ODI format after his team's win-less exit from the tournament on 6th March 2025.]]
The ninth match between Pakistan and Bangladesh, a dead rubber, was abandoned after persistent rains played spoilsport in Rawalpindi.<ref>{{Cite web |last= |date=2025-02-27 |title=Match abandoned between Pakistan and Bangladesh as rain takes over Rawalpindi |url=https://www.icc-cricket.com/tournaments/champions-trophy-2025/news/winless-pakistan-and-bangladesh-look-to-end-their-champions-trophy-campaign-on-a-high |access-date=2025-03-01 |website=ICC |language=}}</ref> Few days after their group stage exit from the tournament, on 5 March 2025, Bangladesh's veteran wicketkeeper batsman, [[Mushfiqur Rahim|Mushfiqur]] called an end to his One-Day International career.<ref>{{Cite web |last= |date=2025-03-05 |title=Bangladesh legend retires from ODI cricket |url=https://www.icc-cricket.com/tournaments/champions-trophy-2025/news/bangladesh-legend-retires-from-odi-cricket |access-date=2025-03-06 |website=ICC |language=}}</ref> In the tenth match, Australia bowled out Afghanistan for 273. Chasing the target, they were 109/1 in 12.5 overs, but rain prevented any further play, and hence, the points were shared. As a result, Australia qualified for the semi-finals, for the first time since 2009 edition.<ref>{{Cite web |last= |date=2025-02-28 |title=Australia qualify for semi-finals after rain truncates chase against Afghanistan in Lahore |url=https://www.icc-cricket.com/tournaments/champions-trophy-2025/news/a-semi-final-spot-on-the-line-as-afghanistan-and-australia-lock-horns-in-lahore |access-date=2025-03-01 |website=ICC |language=}}</ref>
 
The eleventh match was held between South Africa and England. England after choosing to bat first, was bowled out for 179 in 38.2 overs. In reply, South Africa convincingly chased down the target, winning by 7 wickets.<ref>{{Cite web |last= |date=2025-03-01 |title=South Africa secure semi-final spot with comfortable win over England |url=https://www.icc-cricket.com/tournaments/champions-trophy-2025/news/live-south-africa-vs-england |access-date=2025-03-02 |website=ICC |language=}}</ref> As a result of this match, South Africa and Australia finished first and second respectively at the points table in group B.<ref>{{Cite web |last= |date=2025-03-01 |title=Semi-finalists confirmed for Champions Trophy 2025 |url=https://www.icc-cricket.com/tournaments/champions-trophy-2025/news/semi-finalists-confirmed-for-champions-trophy-2025 |access-date=2025-03-02 |website=ICC |language=}}</ref> The twelfth and last match of the group stage, was held between already qualified semi-finalists, India and New Zealand. After being asked to bat, India scored 249/9 in their 50 overs, whereas [[Matt Henry (cricketer)|Henry]] took a fifer (5/42). While defending the total, India all-out New Zealand for 204 runs, winning by 44 runs, led by [[Varun Chakravarthy|Chakravarthy]] who took a five-wicket haul (5/42). As a result of this match, India and New Zealand finished first and second respectively at the points table in group A.<ref name=":0">{{Cite web |last= |date=2025-03-02 |title=India triumph against New Zealand to top Group A and determine Champions Trophy semi-finals |url=https://www.icc-cricket.com/tournaments/champions-trophy-2025/news/live-india-and-new-zealand-face-off-to-determine-champions-trophy-semi-finals |access-date=2025-03-02 |website= |language=}}</ref>
 
=== Group A ===
{{2025 ICC Champions Trophy Group A}}
----
{{Single-innings cricket match
| date = 19 February 2025
| daynight = y
| team1 = {{cr-rt|NZ}}
| team2 = {{cr|PAK}}
| score1 = 320/5 (50 overs)
| score2 = 260 (47.2 overs)
| result = [[2025 ICC Champions Trophy group stage#Pakistan vs New Zealand|New Zealand won by 60 runs]]
| report = [https://www.espncricinfo.com/ci/engine/match/1466414.html Scorecard]
| venue = [[National Stadium, Karachi|National Stadium]], [[Karachi]]
}}
----
{{Single-innings cricket match
| date = 20 February 2025
| daynight = y
| bg = #eee
| team1 = {{cr-rt|BAN}}
| team2 = {{cr|IND}}
| score1 = 228 (49.4 overs)
| score2 = 231/4 (46.3 overs)
| result = [[2025 ICC Champions Trophy group stage#Bangladesh vs India|India won by 6 wickets]]
| report = [https://www.espncricinfo.com/ci/engine/match/1466415.html Scorecard]
| venue = [[Dubai International Cricket Stadium]], [[Dubai]]
}}
----
{{Single-innings cricket match
| date = 23 February 2025
| daynight = y
| team1 = {{cr-rt|PAK}}
| team2 = {{cr|IND}}
| score1 = 241 (49.4 overs)
| score2 = 244/4 (42.3 overs)
| result = [[2025 ICC Champions Trophy group stage#Pakistan vs India|India won by 6 wickets]]
| report = [https://www.espncricinfo.com/ci/engine/match/1466418.html Scorecard]
| venue = [[Dubai International Cricket Stadium]], [[Dubai]]
}}
----
{{Single-innings cricket match
| date = 24 February 2025
| daynight = y
| bg = #eee
| team1 = {{cr-rt|BAN}}
| team2 = {{cr|NZ}}
| score1 = 236/9 (50 overs)
| score2 = 240/5 (46.1 overs)
| result = [[2025 ICC Champions Trophy group stage#Bangladesh vs New Zealand|New Zealand won by 5 wickets]]
| report = [https://www.espncricinfo.com/ci/engine/match/1466419.html Scorecard]
| venue = [[Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium]], [[Rawalpindi]]
}}
----
{{Single-innings cricket match
| date = 27 February 2025
| daynight = y
| team1 = {{cr-rt|PAK}}
| team2 = {{cr|BAN}}
| score1 =
| score2 =
| result = [[2025 ICC Champions Trophy group stage#Bangladesh vs Pakistan|Match abandoned]]
| report = [https://www.espncricinfo.com/ci/engine/match/1466422.html Scorecard]
| venue = [[Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium]], [[Rawalpindi]]
}}
----
{{Single-innings cricket match
| date = 2 March 2025
| daynight = y
| bg = #eee
| team1 = {{cr-rt|IND}}
| team2 = {{cr|NZ}}
| score1 = 249/9 (50 overs)
| score2 = 205 (45.3 overs)
| result = [[2025 ICC Champions Trophy group stage#India vs New Zealand|India won by 44 runs]]
| report = [https://www.espncricinfo.com/ci/engine/match/1466425.html Scorecard]
| venue = [[Dubai International Cricket Stadium]], [[Dubai]]
}}
 
=== Group B ===
{{2025 ICC Champions Trophy Group B}}
----
{{Single-innings cricket match
| date = 21 February 2025
| daynight = y
| team1 = {{cr-rt|SA}}
| team2 = {{cr|AFG}}
| score1 = 315/6 (50 overs)
| score2 = 208 (43.3 overs)
| result = [[2025 ICC Champions Trophy group stage#Afghanistan vs South Africa|South Africa won by 107 runs]]
| report = [https://www.espncricinfo.com/ci/engine/match/1466416.html Scorecard]
| venue = [[National Stadium, Karachi|National Stadium]], [[Karachi]]
}}
----
{{Single-innings cricket match
| date = 22 February 2025
| daynight = y
| bg = #eee
| team1 = {{cr-rt|ENG}}
| team2 = {{cr|AUS}}
| score1 = 351/8 (50 overs)
| score2 = 356/5 (47.3 overs)
| result = [[2025 ICC Champions Trophy group stage#Australia vs England|Australia won by 5 wickets]]
| report = [https://www.espncricinfo.com/ci/engine/match/1466417.html Scorecard]
| venue = [[Gaddafi Stadium]], [[Lahore]]
}}
----
{{Single-innings cricket match
| date = 25 February 2025
| daynight = y
| team1 = {{cr-rt|AUS}}
| team2 = {{cr|SA}}
| score1 =
| score2 =
| result = [[2025 ICC Champions Trophy group stage#Australia vs South Africa|Match abandoned]]
| report = [https://www.espncricinfo.com/ci/engine/match/1466420.html Scorecard]
| venue = [[Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium]], [[Rawalpindi]]
}}
----
{{Single-innings cricket match
| date = 26 February 2025
| daynight = y
| bg = #eee
| team1 = {{cr-rt|AFG}}
| team2 = {{cr|ENG}}
| score1 = 325/7 (50 overs)
| score2 = 317 (49.5 overs)
| result = [[2025 ICC Champions Trophy group stage#Afghanistan vs England|Afghanistan won by 8 runs]]
| report = [https://www.espncricinfo.com/ci/engine/match/1466421.html Scorecard]
| venue = [[Gaddafi Stadium]], [[Lahore]]
}}
----
{{Single-innings cricket match
| date = 28 February 2025
| daynight = y
| team1 = {{cr-rt|AFG}}
| team2 = {{cr|AUS}}
| score1 = 273 (50 overs)
| score2 = 109/1 (12.5 overs)
| result = [[2025 ICC Champions Trophy group stage#Afghanistan vs Australia|No result]]
| report = [https://www.espncricinfo.com/ci/engine/match/1466423.html Scorecard]
| venue = [[Gaddafi Stadium]], [[Lahore]]
}}
----
{{Single-innings cricket match
| date = 1 March 2025
| daynight = y
| bg = #eee
| team1 = {{cr-rt|ENG}}
| team2 = {{cr|SA}}
| score1 = 179 (38.2 overs)
| score2 = 181/3 (29.1 overs)
| result = [[2025 ICC Champions Trophy group stage#England vs South Africa|South Africa won by 7 wickets]]
| report = [https://www.espncricinfo.com/ci/engine/match/1466424.html Scorecard]
| venue = [[National Stadium, Karachi|National Stadium]], [[Karachi]]
}}
 
== Knockout stage ==
{{main|2025 ICC Champions Trophy knockout stage}}
The knockout stage will consist of two semi-finals and a final. The first semi-final was held in Dubai on 4 March, and the second semi-final was held in Lahore on 5 March. The final will be held in Dubai on 9 March. The ICC had stated that if India qualifies for final then it would be held in Dubai or else in Lahore.<ref name="25ct-pc"/>
 
Both India and New Zealand, after winning each of their first two matches, simultaneously qualified for the semi-finals from Group A on 24 February, when New Zealand completed their second win of the tournament in their match against Bangladesh at Rawalpindi.<ref name="SF3">{{Cite web |date=2025-02-24 |title=New Zealand, India through to Champions Trophy semi-finals |url=https://www.espn.in/cricket/story/_/id/43996659/champions-trophy-2025-new-zealand-india-semi-finals |access-date=2025-02-27 |website=ESPN |language=en}}</ref> Australia, after winning their first match and their second match getting abandoned, qualified for the semi-finals on 28 February, when their match against Afghanistan at Lahore ended with no result due to rain.<ref>{{cite web |date=28 February 2025 |title=Australia seal semi-finals spot after rain spoils Head's party |url=https://www.espncricinfo.com/series/icc-champions-trophy-2024-25-1459031/afghanistan-vs-australia-10th-match-group-b-1466423/match-report |work=ESPNCricinfo}}</ref> South Africa, after winning their first match and their second match getting abandoned, qualified for the semi-finals on 1 March, when they won group B's last match against England at Karachi.<ref>{{Cite web |last= |date=2025-03-01 |title=South Africa secure semi-final spot with comfortable win over England |url=https://www.icc-cricket.com/tournaments/champions-trophy-2025/news/live-south-africa-vs-england |access-date=2025-03-02 |website=ICC |language=}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |last= |date=2025-03-01 |title=Semi-finalists confirmed for Champions Trophy 2025 |url=https://www.icc-cricket.com/tournaments/champions-trophy-2025/news/semi-finalists-confirmed-for-champions-trophy-2025 |access-date=2025-03-02 |website=ICC |language=}}</ref>
 
The match-ups for semi-finals were confirmed on 2 March 2025 after India defeated New Zealand in the last match of the group stage at Dubai.<ref>{{Cite web |last= |date=2025-03-02 |title=India triumph against New Zealand to top Group A and determine Champions Trophy semi-finals |url=https://www.icc-cricket.com/tournaments/champions-trophy-2025/news/live-india-and-new-zealand-face-off-to-determine-champions-trophy-semi-finals |access-date=2025-03-02 |website= |language=}}</ref> India and New Zealand ranked first and second at the points table in Group A and qualified as A1 and A2 with 6 and 4 points, respectively. While South Africa and Australia ranked first and second at the points table in Group B and qualified as B1 and B2 with 5 and 4 points, respectively. India (A1) played Australia (B2) in the first semi-final on 4th March, in Dubai, and New Zealand (A2) played South Africa (B1) in the second semi-final on 5th March, in Lahore.<ref>{{Cite web |last= |date=2025-03-02 |title=Semi-final match-ups confirmed for ICC Champions Trophy 2025 |url=https://www.icc-cricket.com/tournaments/champions-trophy-2025/news/semi-final-match-ups-confirmed-for-icc-champions-trophy-2025 |access-date=2025-03-02 |website=ICC |language=}}</ref>
 
=== Bracket ===
{{2025 ICC Champions Trophy knockout stage bracket}}
 
=== Semi-finals ===
[[File:Steve Smith (cricketer), 2014 (cropped).jpg|alt=Steve Smith in 2014|thumb|Australia's Captain, [[Steve Smith (cricketer)|Steve Smith]] (pictured in 2014) played in his last ODI against India.]]
[[File:Virat Kohli in PMO New Delhi.jpg|alt=Virat Kohli in 2024|left|thumb|[[Virat Kohli]] in his innings during the [[2025 ICC Champions Trophy knockout stage#Semi-final 1|IND vs AUS match]] scored the most runs for [[India national cricket team|India]] in semi-final 1 (84 runs off 98 balls) and was awarded the [[Player of the Match awards (cricket)|player of the match]].]]
The first semi-final saw modern-day cricket's most-intense [[Australia–India cricket rivalry|rivalry]], India and Australia go against each other in Dubai. After winning the toss, Australia chose to bat first and were bowled out for 264 in 49.3 overs, led by Shami taking 3/48 in his 10 overs. In the second innings, after Kohli's match-defining 84,<ref>{{Cite web |date=2025-03-04 |title=Kohli's 84 sends India into Champions Trophy final |url=https://www.espncricinfo.com/series/icc-champions-trophy-2024-25-1459031/australia-vs-india-1st-semi-final-1466426/match-report |access-date=2025-03-04 |website=ESPNcricinfo |language=}}</ref> India knocked-out Australia from the tournament, winning by 4 wickets with 11 balls left and as a result, became the first team to qualify for the Champions Trophy 2025 [[2025 ICC Champions Trophy final|final]].<ref>{{Cite web |last= |date=2025-03-04 |title=India reach Champions Trophy Final after chasing down challenging total |url=https://www.icc-cricket.com/tournaments/champions-trophy-2025/news/live-india-and-australia-vie-for-a-champions-trophy-final-spot |access-date=2025-03-04 |website=ICC |language=}}</ref> After this match, as Australia got eliminated, the Australian Captain, [[Steve Smith (cricketer)|Smith]] who also was Australia's highest run-scorer in this match (73), announced his retirement from ODI cricket.<ref>{{Cite web |last= |date=2025-03-05 |title=Australia great announces retirement from ODI cricket |url=https://www.icc-cricket.com/tournaments/champions-trophy-2025/news/australia-great-announces-retirement-from-odi-cricket |access-date=2025-03-05 |website=ICC |language=}}</ref> Further, as India qualified to their third successive Champions Trophy final and fifth overall, it was confirmed that the final will be held at the Dubai International Cricket Stadium and not in Lahore.<ref>{{Cite web |last= |date=2025-03-04 |title=Tickets for Champions Trophy 2025 Final featuring India go live |url=https://www.icc-cricket.com/tournaments/champions-trophy-2025/news/tickets-for-champions-trophy-2025-final-featuring-india-go-live |access-date=2025-03-04 |website=ICC |language=}}</ref>
 
The second semi-final was held between South Africa and New Zealand in Lahore. After winning the toss and electing to bat first, New Zealand posted a total of 362/6, that broke the record for the highest-ever total in Champions Trophy,<ref>{{Cite web |last= |date=2025-03-05 |title=New Zealand smash Champions Trophy record in semi-final encounter against South Africa |url=https://www.icc-cricket.com/tournaments/champions-trophy-2025/news/new-zealand-smash-champions-trophy-record-in-semi-final-encounter-against-south-africa |access-date=2025-03-06 |website=ICC |language=}}</ref> led by Rachin (108) and [[Kane Williamson|Williamson]] (102) scoring centuries. In reply, South Africa could only score 312/9, with [[David Miller (South African cricketer)|Miller]] scoring 100 not out, as New Zealand won by 50 runs, headed by captain Santner, who took 3/43. As a result, New Zealand qualified for the final, their third in Champions Trophy history after the 2000 and 2009 events.<ref>{{Cite web |last= |date=2025-03-05 |title=New Zealand secure place in ICC Champions Trophy 2025 final |url=https://www.icc-cricket.com/tournaments/champions-trophy-2025/news/live-south-africa-and-new-zealand-vie-for-champions-trophy-final-spot-against-india |access-date=2025-03-05 |website=ICC |language=}}</ref>{{main|2025 ICC Champions Trophy semi-final 1}}
{{Single-innings cricket match
| date = 4 March 2025
| daynight = y
| team1 = {{cr-rt|AUS}}
| team2 = {{cr|IND}}
| score1 = 264 (49.3 overs)
| score2 = 267/6 (48.1 overs)
| result = [[2025 ICC Champions Trophy knockout stage#Semi-final 1|India won by 4 wickets]]
| report = [https://www.espncricinfo.com/ci/engine/match/1466426.html Scorecard]
| venue = [[Dubai International Cricket Stadium]], [[Dubai]]
}}
----
{{main|2025 ICC Champions Trophy semi-final 2}}
{{Single-innings cricket match
| date = 5 March 2025
| daynight = y
| team1 = {{cr-rt|NZ}}
| team2 = {{cr|SA}}
| score1 = 362/6 (50 overs)
| score2 = 312/9 (50 overs)
| result = [[2025 ICC Champions Trophy knockout stage#Semi-final 2|New Zealand won by 50 runs]]
| report = [https://www.espncricinfo.com/ci/engine/match/1466427.html Scorecard]
| venue = [[Gaddafi Stadium]], [[Lahore]]
}}
 
=== Final ===
{{main|2025 ICC Champions Trophy final}}
{{Single-innings cricket match
| date = 9 March 2025
| daynight = y
| team1 = {{cr-rt|NZ}}
| score1 = 251/7 (50 overs)
| team2 = {{cr|IND}}
| score2 = 254/6 (49 overs)
| result = [[2025 ICC Champions Trophy knockout stage#Final|India won by 4 wickets]]
| report = [https://www.espncricinfo.com/ci/engine/match/1466428.html Scorecard]
| venue = [[Dubai International Cricket Stadium]], [[Dubai]]
}}
 
== Statistics ==
{{main|2025 ICC Champions Trophy statistics}}
 
=== Most runs ===
{{#section:2025 ICC Champions Trophy statistics|mr}}
 
=== Most wickets ===
{{#section:2025 ICC Champions Trophy statistics|mw}}
 
==Final standing==
{| class="wikitable" style="text-align:left"
! style="width:50px;"| Position
! style="width:250px;"| Team
! style="width:500px;"| Result
! style="width:500px;"| Prize Money<ref name="Prize Money"/>
|- style="background:gold;"
| style="text-align:center;" | 1st
| {{cr|IND}}
| Champion
|{{nobr|$2.365 million [[US Dollar|USD]]}}
|- style="background:silver;"
| style="text-align:center;" | 2nd
| {{cr|NZL}}
| {{nobr|Runners-up}}
|$1.245 million [[US Dollar|USD]]
|- style="background:#cc9966"
| style="text-align:center;"| 3rd
| {{cr|RSA}}
| rowspan="2" |{{nobr|Lost Semi-finals}}
| rowspan="2" |$685,000 [[US Dollar|USD]]
|- style="background:#cc9966"
| style="text-align:center;"| 4th
| {{cr|AUS}}
|-
| style="text-align:center;"| 5th
| {{nobr|{{cr|AFG}}}}
| rowspan="4" |{{nobr|Knocked out from group stage}}
| rowspan="2" |$475,000 [[US Dollar|USD]]
|-
| style="text-align:center;"| 6th
| {{cr|BAN}}
|-
| style="text-align:center;"| 7th
| {{cr|PAK}}
| rowspan="2" |$265,000 [[US Dollar|USD]]
|-
| style="text-align:center;"| 8th
| {{cr|ENG}}
|}


== Broadcasting ==
== Broadcasting ==
The [[Star Sports (India)|Star Sports]] network handles the global broadcasting rights as part of their deal with the ICC.<ref>{{Cite web |title=About ICC Cricket broadcasters {{!}} International Cricket Council |url=https://www.icc-cricket.com/about/partners/broadcasters/icc-broadcast-rights |access-date=18 February 2025 |publisher=[[International Cricket Council]] |archive-date=10 February 2024 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240210112827/https://www.icc-cricket.com/about/partners/broadcasters/icc-broadcast-rights |url-status=live }}</ref> The Champions Trophy can be live streamed on ICC.tv worldwide except for in Bangladesh, Bhutan, India, Maldives, Myanmar and Pakistan.<ref>{{Cite web |date=18 January 2024 |title=What's on ICC.tv |url=https://www.icc-cricket.com/news/what-s-on-icc-tv |access-date=10 February 2025 |publisher=[[International Cricket Council]] |archive-date=1 June 2024 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240601091405/https://www.icc-cricket.com/news/what-s-on-icc-tv |url-status=live }}</ref> Additionally, it can be viewed on following platforms in their respective regions:<ref name="broad1" /><ref name="broad2" /><ref name="etk" />


The Star Sports network manages the global broadcasting rights for the tournament as part of their agreement with the ICC. The Champions Trophy will be available for live streaming on ICC.tv worldwide, except in Bangladesh, Bhutan, India, Maldives, Myanmar, and Pakistan. Furthermore, it can be accessed on specific platforms in various regions.
{| class="wikitable"
 
|+Broadcasters for the tournament<ref name="broad1">{{Cite web |title=Official Broadcasters {{!}} ICC Champions Trophy, 2025 |url=https://www.icc-cricket.com/tournaments/champions-trophy-2025/official-broadcasters |access-date=10 February 2025 |publisher=ICC }}</ref><ref name="broad2">{{Cite web |date=15 February 2025 |title=Broadcast Details for ICC Men's Champions Trophy 2025 announced |url=https://www.icc-cricket.com/media-releases/broadcast-details-for-icc-men-s-champions-trophy-2025-announced |access-date=18 February 2025 |publisher=[[International Cricket Council]] |archive-date=15 February 2025 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20250215130720/https://www.icc-cricket.com/media-releases/broadcast-details-for-icc-men-s-champions-trophy-2025-announced |url-status=live }}</ref><ref name="etk">{{Cite web |date=15 February 2025 |title=ICC Champions Trophy 2025 Ultimate Guide: Everything you need to know |url=https://www.icc-cricket.com/tournaments/champions-trophy-2025/news/icc-champions-trophy-2025-ultimate-guide-everything-you-need-to-know |access-date=18 February 2025 |publisher=[[International Cricket Council]] |archive-date=18 February 2025 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20250218115910/https://www.icc-cricket.com/tournaments/champions-trophy-2025/news/icc-champions-trophy-2025-ultimate-guide-everything-you-need-to-know |url-status=live }}</ref>
{| class="wikitable sortable"
|-
|+Broadcasters for the tournament<ref name="broad1">{{Cite web |last=icc |title=Official Broadcasters {{!}} ICC Champions Trophy, 2025 |url=https://www.icc-cricket.com/tournaments/champions-trophy-2025/official-broadcasters |access-date=2025-02-10 |website=icc |language=en}}</ref><ref name="broad2">{{Cite web |last=icc |date=2025-02-15 |title=Broadcast Details for ICC Men's Champions Trophy 2025 announced |url=https://www.icc-cricket.com/media-releases/broadcast-details-for-icc-men-s-champions-trophy-2025-announced |access-date=2025-02-18 |publisher=[[International Cricket Council]] |language=en |archive-date=15 February 2025 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20250215130720/https://www.icc-cricket.com/media-releases/broadcast-details-for-icc-men-s-champions-trophy-2025-announced |url-status=live }}</ref><ref name="etk">{{Cite web |last=icc |date=2025-02-15 |title=ICC Champions Trophy 2025 Ultimate Guide: Everything you need to know |url=https://www.icc-cricket.com/tournaments/champions-trophy-2025/news/icc-champions-trophy-2025-ultimate-guide-everything-you-need-to-know |access-date=2025-02-18 |publisher=[[International Cricket Council]] |language=en |archive-date=18 February 2025 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20250218115910/https://www.icc-cricket.com/tournaments/champions-trophy-2025/news/icc-champions-trophy-2025-ultimate-guide-everything-you-need-to-know |url-status=live }}</ref>
!scope="col"| Region
! scope="col" | Region
!scope="col"| Country/Sub-region
! scope="col" | Country/Sub-region
!scope="col"| Broadcasting licensee(s)
! scope="col" | Broadcasting licensee(s)
!scope="col"| Broadcasting platforms
! scope="col" | Broadcasting platforms
!scope="col"| Radio
! scope="col" | Radio
|-
|-
! rowspan="2" | [[Africa]]
!rowspan="2"| Africa
| Middle East and North Africa || [[E&]] || CricLife Max<br/>[[StarzPlay]] || rowspan="6" {{N/A}}
| Middle East and North Africa || [[E&]] || CricLife Max<br/>[[StarzPlay]] ||rowspan="6" {{N/A}}
|-
|-
| Sub-Saharan Africa || [[SuperSport (South African broadcaster)|SuperSport]] || SS Cricket<br/>[[DStv]]
| Sub-Saharan Africa || [[SuperSport (South African broadcaster)|SuperSport]] || SS Cricket<br/>[[DStv]]
|-
|-
! rowspan="3" | [[Americas]]
!rowspan="3"| Americas
| Canada || Willow || [[Willow (TV channel)|Willow TV]]<br/>[[Cricbuzz]]
| Canada || Willow || [[Willow (TV channel)|Willow TV]]<br/>[[Cricbuzz]]
|-
|-
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| United States || Willow || [[Willow (TV channel)|Willow TV]]<br/>[[Cricbuzz]]
| United States || Willow || [[Willow (TV channel)|Willow TV]]<br/>[[Cricbuzz]]
|-
|-
! rowspan="8" | [[Asia]]
!rowspan="8"| Asia
| Afghanistan || [[Ariana Television Network|ATN]] || [[Ariana TV]]
| Afghanistan || [[Ariana Television Network|ATN]] || [[Ariana TV]]
|-
|-
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| India || [[Disney Star]] || [[Star Sports (India)|Star Sports]] and [[TV18]]<br/>[[JioHotstar]] || [[All India Radio]]
| India || [[Disney Star]] || [[Star Sports (India)|Star Sports]] and [[TV18]]<br/>[[JioHotstar]] || [[All India Radio]]
|-
|-
| rowspan="2" | Pakistan || [[Pakistan Television Corporation|PTV]] || [[PTV Sports]] || rowspan="2" | [[Hum FM]]
|rowspan="2"| Pakistan || [[Pakistan Television Corporation|PTV]] || [[PTV Sports]] ||rowspan="2"| [[Hum FM]]
|-
|-
| Ten Sports || [[Ten Sports]]
| Ten Sports || [[Ten Sports]]
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| Sri Lanka || [[MTV Channel|Maharaja TV]] || [[TV 1 (Sri Lankan TV channel)|TV 1]] || [[Lakhanda radio]]
| Sri Lanka || [[MTV Channel|Maharaja TV]] || [[TV 1 (Sri Lankan TV channel)|TV 1]] || [[Lakhanda radio]]
|-
|-
| United Arab Emirates || colspan="2" {{N/A}} || Talk 100.3FM and Big 106.2
| United Arab Emirates ||colspan="2" {{N/A}} || Talk 100.3FM and Big 106.2
|-
|-
! rowspan="3" | [[Europe]]
!rowspan="3"| Europe
| Ireland || [[Sky Sports]] || [[Sky Sports Cricket]] || rowspan="2" {{N/A}}
| Ireland || [[Sky Sports]] || [[Sky Sports Cricket]] ||rowspan="2" {{N/A}}
|-
|-
| Netherlands || [[Nederlandse Omroep Stichting|NOS]]<ref name="BS-broad"/> || NOS<ref name="BS-broad"/>
| Netherlands || [[Nederlandse Omroep Stichting|NOS]]<ref name="BS-broad"/> || NOS<ref name="BS-broad"/>
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| United Kingdom || [[Sky Sports]] || [[Sky Sports Cricket]]<br/>[[Sky Go]] || [[BBC Radio 5 Sports Extra]]
| United Kingdom || [[Sky Sports]] || [[Sky Sports Cricket]]<br/>[[Sky Go]] || [[BBC Radio 5 Sports Extra]]
|-
|-
! rowspan="3" | [[Oceania]]
!rowspan="3"| Oceania
| Australia || [[Amazon (company)|Amazon]] || [[Amazon Prime Video|Prime Video]] || rowspan="3" {{N/A}}
| Australia || [[Amazon (company)|Amazon]] || [[Amazon Prime Video|Prime Video]] ||rowspan="3" {{N/A}}
|-
|-
| New Zealand || [[Sky (New Zealand)|Sky TV NZ]] || [[Sky Sport (New Zealand)|Sky Sport]]
| New Zealand || [[Sky (New Zealand)|Sky TV NZ]] || [[Sky Sport (New Zealand)|Sky Sport]]
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|}
|}


== References==
=== Commentators ===
{{Reflist}}
The commentary panel for the tournament was announced on 18 February 2025.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Star-studded commentary panel announced for ICC Men's Champions Trophy 2025 |url=https://www.icc-cricket.com/tournaments/champions-trophy-2025/news/star-studded-commentary-panel-announced-for-icc-men-s-champions-trophy-2025 |access-date=18 February 2025 |publisher=[[International Cricket Council]] |archive-date=18 February 2025 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20250218120338/https://www.icc-cricket.com/tournaments/champions-trophy-2025/news/star-studded-commentary-panel-announced-for-icc-men-s-champions-trophy-2025 |url-status=live }}</ref>
 
{{Div col|colwidth=15em|content=
* [[Wasim Akram]]
* [[Michael Atherton]]
* [[Harsha Bhogle]]
* [[Ian Bishop (cricketer)|Ian Bishop]]
* [[Simon Doull]]
* [[Sunil Gavaskar]]
* [[Aaron Finch]]
* [[Matthew Hayden]]
* [[Nasser Hussain]]
* [[Mel Jones]]
* [[Dinesh Karthik]]
* [[Athar Ali Khan]]
* [[Bazid Khan]]
* [[Katey Martin]]
* [[Pommie Mbangwa]]
* [[Kass Naidoo]]
* [[Shaun Pollock]]
* [[Ramiz Raja]]
* [[Ravi Shastri]]
* [[Ian Smith (New Zealand cricketer)|Ian Smith]]
* [[Dale Steyn]]
* [[Ian Ward (cricketer)|Ian Ward]]
}}
== References ==
=== Notes ===
{{notelist|refs=
{{Efn|name=Host|The official sole host for the tournament was Pakistan. Due to India's refusal to visit Pakistan, their matches were shifted to the United Arab Emirates.{{fact|date=February 2025}}}}
}}
 
=== Citations ===
{{reflist}}
 
== External links ==
* {{Official website|https://www.icc-cricket.com/tournaments/champions-trophy-2025}}
* {{ESPNcricinfo 2|series|id=icc-champions-trophy-2024-25-1459031}}
* {{ESPNcricinfo 2|series|id=icc-champions-trophy-warm-up-matches-2024-25-1473138|title=2025 ICC Champions Trophy warm-up matches}}
 
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==Notes==
[[Category:2025 ICC Champions Trophy|*]]
{{Notelist}}
[[Category:International cricket competitions in 2024–25]]
[[Category:International cricket competitions in Pakistan]]
[[Category:International cricket competitions in the United Arab Emirates]]
[[Category:February 2025 sports events in Asia|ICC]]
[[Category:March 2025 sports events in Asia|ICC]]
[[Category:Current sports events|ICC Champions Trophy]]
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