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Champions Trophy 2025- Know the Complete 8 Participating Teams

The upcoming international cricket tournament will feature top cricketing nations divided into two groups – Group A and Group B. Each team has announced a strong squad comprising experienced players and rising talents, ready to compete for glory. Group A consists of India, New Zealand, Pakistan, and Bangladesh, while Group B features England, Australia, South Africa, and Afghanistan. The squads include a mix of powerful batters, skilled bowlers, and all-rounders, ensuring an exciting contest. Below is a detailed look at the team compositions, highlighting key players, captains, and emerging stars.

ICC Champions Trophy 2025- Complete 8 Participating Teams

The ICC Champions Trophy 2025 will feature eight top cricketing nations, divided into two groups. Each team has announced a strong squad, including star players and emerging talents, set to compete for the prestigious title. Below is the complete list of participating teams.

Group A Squads

Team Squad
India Rohit Sharma (C), Shubman Gill (VC), Virat Kohli, Shreyas Iyer, KL Rahul, Hardik Pandya, Axar Patel, Washington Sundar, Kuldeep Yadav, Jasprit Bumrah, Mohammed Shami, Arshdeep Singh, Yashasvi Jaiswal, Rishabh Pant, Ravindra Jadeja
New Zealand Mitchell Santner (C), Michael Bracewell, Mark Chapman, Devon Conway, Lockie Ferguson, Matt Henry, Tom Latham, Daryl Mitchell, Will O’Rourke, Glenn Phillips, Rachin Ravindra, Ben Sears, Nathan Smith, Kane Williamson, Will Young
Pakistan Mohammad Rizwan (C), Babar Azam, Fakhar Zaman, Kamran Ghulam, Saud Shakeel, Tayyab Tahir, Faheem Ashraf, Khushdil Shah, Salman Ali Agha, Usman Khan, Abrar Ahmed, Haris Rauf, Mohammad Hasnain, Naseem Shah, Shaheen Shah Afridi
Bangladesh Najmul Hossain (C), Tanzid Hasan Tamim, Soumya Sarkar, Parvez Hossain Emon, Mushfiqur Rahim, Tawhid Hridoy, Mahmudullah, Mehidy Hasan, Jaker Ali Anik, Rishad Hossain, Nasum Ahmed, Tanzim Hasan Sakib, Nahid Rana, Taskin Ahmed, Mustafizur Rahman

Group B Squads

Team Squad
England Jos Buttler (C), Jofra Archer, Gus Atkinson, Jacob Bethell, Harry Brook, Brydon Carse, Ben Duckett, Jamie Overton, Jamie Smith, Liam Livingstone, Adil Rashid, Joe Root, Saqib Mahmood, Phil Salt, Mark Wood
Australia Not Confirmed (C), Travis Head, Marnus Labuschagne, Steve Smith, Josh Inglis (WK), Alex Carey (WK), Mitchell Marsh, Glenn Maxwell, Marcus Stoinis, Matthew Short, Aaron Hardie, Mitchell Starc, Josh Hazlewood, Nathan Ellis, Adam Zampa
South Africa Temba Bavuma (C), Heinrich Klaasen (WK), Ryan Rickleton (WK), Aiden Markram, Tristan Stubbs, Tony De Zorzi, Rassie van der Dussen, David Miller, Keshav Maharaj, Tabraiz Shamsi, Kagiso Rabada, Wiaan Mulder, Marco Jansen, Lungi Ngidi, Anrich Nortje
Afghanistan Hashmatullah Shahidi (C), Rahmat Shah (VC), Rahmanullah Gurbaz (WK), Ikram Alikhil (WK), Ibrahim Zadran, Sediqullah Atal, Azmatullah Omarzai, Mohammad Nabi, Gulbadin Naib, Rashid Khan, AM Ghazanfar, Noor Ahmad, Fazal Haq Farooqi, Naveed Zadran, Farid Ahmad Malik

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Champions Trophy 2025- Complete Match Schedule & Format

The ICC Champions Trophy 2025 is set to feature eight top cricketing nations, competing in an exciting tournament after a gap of eight years. The competition follows a round-robin and knockout format, with teams battling for supremacy in Pakistan and Dubai.

Opening Match & India’s Fixtures

  • Opening Match: 🇵🇰 Pakistan vs. New ZealandFebruary 19, 2025 in Karachi

India’s Matches:

  • Bangladesh vs. IndiaFebruary 20, 2025 in Dubai
  • Pakistan vs. IndiaFebruary 23, 2025 in Dubai
  • New Zealand vs. IndiaMarch 2, 2025 in Dubai

Semi-Finals & Final

  • Semi-Final 1: March 4, 2025Dubai
  • Semi-Final 2: March 5, 2025Lahore
  • Final: March 9, 2025, in Lahore or Dubai (depending on India’s qualification)

Champions Trophy 2025- Complete Match Schedule

Date Match Venue
February 19 Pakistan VS New Zealand Karachi
February 20 Bangladesh VS India Dubai
February 21 Afghanistan VS South Africa Karachi
February 22 Australia VS England Lahore
February 23 Pakistan VS India Dubai
February 24 Bangladesh VS New Zealand Rawalpindi
February 25 Australia VS South Africa Rawalpindi
February 26 Afghanistan VS England Lahore
February 27 Pakistan VS Bangladesh Rawalpindi
February 28 Afghanistan VS Australia Lahore
March 1 South Africa VS England Karachi
March 2 New Zealand VS India Dubai
March 4 Semi-Final 1 Dubai
March 5 Semi-Final 2 Lahore
March 9 Final Lahore/Dubai

Champions Trophy 2025- Tournament Venues

The ICC Champions Trophy 2025 will be played across three venues in Pakistan:

  • Karachi
  • Lahore
  • Rawalpindi

All matches involving India will be held at Dubai International Cricket Stadium, ensuring a neutral venue for these high-profile encounters.

Champions Trophy 2025-Tournament Format

  • The 8 participating teams are divided into two groups of four.
  • Each team plays every other team in its group (round-robin stage).
  • The top two teams from each group advance to the semi-finals.
  • The winners of the semi-finals face off in the grand final.

This edition marks the return of the ICC Champions Trophy, last held in 2017. Often called the “Mini World Cup”, the tournament is known for its high-intensity competition, featuring the best cricketing nations.

FAQs

Who is the Captain of Team India in Champions Trophy 2025?

Rohit Sharma

Who is the Captain of Team Pakistan in Champions Trophy 2025?

Mohammad Rizwan

Who is the Captain of Team England in Champions Trophy 2025?

Jos Buttler

Who is the Captain of Team Australia in Champions Trophy 2025?

Who is the Captain of Team New Zealand in Champions Trophy 2025?

Mitchell Santner

Who is the Captain of Team Afghanistan in Champions Trophy 2025?

Hashmatullah Shahidi

Who is the Captain of Team Bangladesh in Champions Trophy 2025?

Najmul Hossain

Who is the Captain of Team South Africa in Champions Trophy 2025?

Temba Bavuma

Sumit Arora

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