Champion Trophy Format & Venues
Format:
- Two groups of four teams each.
- Teams play three group-stage matches.
- Top two from each group advance to semi-finals.
Venues:
- Pakistan: Karachi, Lahore, Rawalpindi.
- UAE: Dubai (hosting India’s matches and select neutral games for security reasons).
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Teams & Squads
Pakistan
- Captain: Babar Azam
- Squad: Mix of veterans and newcomers, adjusted for injuries.
India
- Captain: Rohit Sharma
- Squad: Features Shubman Gill, Virat Kohli, and KL Rahul. Stable lineup and
New Zealand
- Captain: Mitchell Santner
- Squad: Combines experienced players with rising stars; injury replacements added.
Bangladesh
- Captain: Nazmul Hossain Shanto
- Squad: Relies on Taskin Ahmed’s bowling and Mushfiqur Rahim’s experience.
Australia
- Captain: Steve Smith
- Squad: Strong key players and missing key players.
England
- Captain: Jos Buttler
- Squad: Blends youth (Tom Banton) with experience (Joe Root).
South Africa
- Captain: Temba Bavuma
- Squad: Aggressive batters and pacers Kagiso Rabada/Lungi Ngidi.
Afghanistan
- Captain: Rashid Khan
- Squad: Debutants with a mix of youth and seasoned players.
Tournament Expectations
- Rivalries: High-stakes India-Pakistan clash in Dubai (23 February).
- Emerging Talent: Watch Afghanistan’s debut and New Zealand’s young pacers.
- Key Matches: Semi-finals (5-6 March) and final (9 March in Lahore/Dubai).
The ICC Champions Trophy 2025 promises fierce competition, showcasing cricket’s finest talent across iconic venues.
Champions Trophy 2025 Schedule
2025 ICC Champions Trophy – Wikipedia
