ICC Champions Trophy 2025 Details, News, Stats & Schedule

The marquee ICC 50-over tournament, the Champions Trophy, returns after an 8-year hiatus since 2017. Defending champions Pakistan will host this year’s edition, with India’s matches being played in Dubai in a hybrid format. The tournament will take place from 19th February 2025 to 9th March 2025, featuring 15 thrilling matches. The participating teams are Australia, Afghanistan, Bangladesh, India, England, New Zealand, Pakistan, and South Africa.

The Champions Trophy has seen some memorable moments in the past, with India winning the tournament twice, in 2006 and 2013. Pakistan, the defending champions, clinched the title in 2017, while South Africa took home the trophy in 1998. Other past winners include New Zealand (2000), Sri Lanka and India (joint winners in 2002), and West Indies (2004). With such a rich history, this year’s edition promises to deliver yet another unforgettable cricketing spectacle. Fans can watch the highly anticipated Champions Trophy 25 (CT25) live on Star Sports Network and stream the matches on JioHotstar starting from 1:30 PM IST. Don’t miss the thrilling action as the world’s best teams compete for the prestigious title!