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.
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.
Team | Squad |
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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 |
Team | Squad |
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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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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.
India’s Matches:
Date | Match | Venue |
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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 |
The ICC Champions Trophy 2025 will be played across three venues in Pakistan:
All matches involving India will be held at Dubai International Cricket Stadium, ensuring a neutral venue for these high-profile encounters.
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.
Rohit Sharma
Mohammad Rizwan
Jos Buttler
Mitchell Santner
Hashmatullah Shahidi
Najmul Hossain
Temba Bavuma
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