Get all the details about the ICC Champions Trophy 2025, including team groups, India's schedule, prize money, and why the final venue remains undecided. India to play all matches in Dubai while Pakistan hosts its first major cricket event.
The ICC Champions Trophy 2025 is set to begin tomorrow with hosts Pakistan facing New Zealand in the tournament opener at Karachi’s National Stadium. While seven teams will compete in Pakistan, India will play all their matches in Dubai under a hybrid hosting model.
Tournament Format and Teams The eight-team tournament features two groups of four teams each:
- Group A: India, Pakistan, Bangladesh, New Zealand
- Group B: Australia, Afghanistan, England, South Africa
Each team will play three group matches, with the top two teams from each group advancing to the semifinals.
India’s Schedule in Dubai Team India’s group stage matches are scheduled as follows:
- February 20: India vs Bangladesh
- February 23: India vs Pakistan
- March 2: India vs New Zealand
Final Venue Uncertainty
In an unprecedented situation, the venue for the March 9 final remains unannounced. The ICC has implemented a conditional arrangement: if India reaches the final, it will be played in Dubai; if India doesn’t qualify, the final will take place at Lahore’s Gaddafi Stadium.
Prize Money
The International Cricket Council (ICC) has revealed a substantial prize money pool for the upcoming Champions Trophy 2025 . The tournament winners will take home a grand prize of US$2.24 million, along with the prestigious trophy to be presented on March 9.
The runners-up are set to receive US$1.2 million, semi-finalist $560,000 for CT 2025.
Qualification
Qualification Process Unlike previous editions that used ICC rankings, qualification for the 2025 Champions Trophy was based on team standings from the 2023 ICC Men’s Cricket World Cup. The top eight teams from that tournament secured their spots in this championship.
The tournament represents a historic moment for Pakistan cricket, marking their first hosting of a major ICC event in recent years, albeit in a hybrid format due to India’s stance on not traveling to Pakistan for matches.
Key Dates
- Tournament Start: February 19, 2025
- Semifinals: March 4 (Dubai) and March 5 (Lahore)
- Final: March 9 (venue pending)
