The upcoming Champions Trophy 2025 marks the ninth edition of the ICC Champions Trophy, featuring eight teams competing in a round-robin format. Hosted by Pakistan, often referred to as the “cornered tigers,” the tournament is scheduled to run from 19 February to 9 March, with 10 March reserved as a contingency day for the final. Following their triumph in the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2024, India is set to face Pakistan in this championship. As per the latest updates from the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB), the match fixtures have been confirmed, with India scheduled to play at the iconic Gaddafi Stadium in Lahore on 1 March 2025.
The official announcement of Team India’s squad for the 2025 Champions Trophy is still awaited, and their participation in the tournament has not yet been confirmed. However, the anticipated player list features names expected to potentially face Pakistan in the competition.
Player Name | Role |
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Rohit Sharma (Captain) | Batsman |
Yashasvi Jaiswal | Batsman |
Shubman Gill | Batsman |
Sanju Samson | Wicketkeeper/Batsman |
Virat Kohli | Batsman |
Shreyas Iyer | Batsman |
Rishabh Pant | Wicketkeeper/Batsman |
KL Rahul | Wicketkeeper/Batsman |
Hardik Pandya (Vice-Captain) | All-rounder |
Suryakumar Yadav | Batsman |
Ravindra Jadeja | All-rounder |
Axar Patel | All-rounder |
Yuzvendra Chahal | Bowler |
Jasprit Bumrah | Bowler |
Mohd. Shami | Bowler |
Mohd. Siraj | Bowler |
Kuldeep Yadav | Bowler |
Date | Match | Venue | Notes |
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19 Feb 2025 | Pakistan vs. New Zealand | National Stadium, Karachi | |
20 Feb 2025 | Bangladesh vs. India | Dubai International Cricket Stadium, Dubai | |
21 Feb 2025 | Afghanistan vs. South Africa | National Stadium, Karachi | |
22 Feb 2025 | Australia vs. England | Gaddafi Stadium, Lahore | |
23 Feb 2025 | Pakistan vs. India | Dubai International Cricket Stadium, Dubai | |
24 Feb 2025 | Bangladesh vs. New Zealand | Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium, Rawalpindi | |
25 Feb 2025 | Australia vs. South Africa | Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium, Rawalpindi | |
26 Feb 2025 | Afghanistan vs. England | Gaddafi Stadium, Lahore | |
27 Feb 2025 | Pakistan vs. Bangladesh | Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium, Rawalpindi | |
28 Feb 2025 | Afghanistan vs. Australia | Gaddafi Stadium, Lahore | |
1 Mar 2025 | South Africa vs. England | National Stadium, Karachi | |
2 Mar 2025 | New Zealand vs. India | Dubai International Cricket Stadium, Dubai | |
4 Mar 2025 | Semi-Final 1 | Dubai International Cricket Stadium, Dubai | India will play if they qualify |
5 Mar 2025 | Semi-Final 2 | Gaddafi Stadium, Lahore | Pakistan will play if they qualify |
9 Mar 2025 | Final | Gaddafi Stadium, Lahore*** | If India qualifies, the final will be held in Dubai. |
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