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 Zealand – February 19, 2025 in Karachi

India’s Matches:

• Bangladesh vs. India – February 20, 2025 in Dubai
• Pakistan vs. India – February 23, 2025 in Dubai
• New Zealand vs. India – March 2, 2025 in Dubai

Semi-Finals & Final

• Semi-Final 1: March 4, 2025 – Dubai
• Semi-Final 2: March 5, 2025 – Lahore
• 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.