Champions Trophy 2025: Complete Squad List of All 8 Participating Teams

The 2025 ICC Champions Trophy is coming! This exciting cricket tournament will be held from February 19 to March 9, 2025. The tournament will be held in Pakistan and Dubai.

This prestigious tournament pits the top eight teams against each other for glory. The tournament will be held in Pakistan and Dubai and will bring exciting matches at every stage.

Pakistan will host matches in Karachi, Lahore and Rawalpindi, while India’s matches will be held in Dubai due to political considerations to ensure seamless participation of all teams.

The competition format divides the teams into two groups. Group A includes Pakistan, India, New Zealand and Bangladesh, while Group B includes Australia, South Africa, England and Afghanistan. Each team will compete against the other teams in their group, with the top two advancing to the semi-finals.

In this article you will find the complete lineup list of all participating teams. Stay tuned to find out which players will represent their countries in this exciting tournament.

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Champions Trophy 2025: Match Schedule, Venues and Format

The 2025 ICC Champions Trophy is scheduled to be held from February 19 to March 9, 2025, and will feature the top eight One-Day International (ODI) teams in the world. The matches will be played mainly in Pakistan, with the matches involving India planned to be held in Dubai due to security concerns.

match schedule

Opening match: Pakistan vs New Zealand on February 19, 2025 in Karachi.

Indian team matches:

  • Bangladesh will face India on February 20, 2025 in Dubai.
  • Pakistan will play India on February 23, 2025 in Dubai.
  • New Zealand will face India on March 2, 2025 in Dubai.

Semifinals:

  • The first semi-final will be held in Dubai on March 4, 2025.
  • The second semi-final match will be held on March 5, 2025 in Lahore.
  • Finals: Scheduled to be held on March 9, 2025 in Lahore or Dubai (depending on India’s qualification).

Full match schedule

date

match

site

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 or Dubai

site

The tournament will be held at three venues in Pakistan:

  • karachi
  • Lahore
  • rawalpindi

All matches involving India will be played at the Dubai International Cricket Stadium, making it a neutral venue for these matches.

Competition format

The ICC Champions Trophy follows a familiar format:

  • The eight teams were divided into two groups of four people each.
  • Each team plays against the other teams in its group (round robin).
  • The top two teams in each group advance to the semifinals.
  • The winner of the semi-finals will advance to the finals.

The World Cup, which marks the return of the Champions Trophy after last hosting it in 2017, is often referred to as the “mini World Cup” due to its competitive nature and participation of top cricketing nations.

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ICC Champions Trophy 2025 Complete Lineup: Team Analysis

Here is the complete ICC Champions Trophy 2025 squad list:

Group A

  • India: Rohit Sharma (C), Shubman Gill (VC), Virat Kohli, Shreyas Iyer, KL Rahul, Hardik Pandya, Axar Patel, Washington Sundar, Kuldeep Yadav, Jasprit Bumrah, Mohammad Shami, Arshdeep Singh, Yashasvi Jaiswal, Rishabh Pant, Ravindra Jadeja
  • New Zealand: Mitchell Santner (captain), Michael Bracewell, Mark Chapman, Devon Conway, Rocky Ferguson, Matt Henry, Tom Latham, Darry Earl Mitchell, Will O’Rourke, Glenn Phillips, Rachin Ravindra, Ben Sears, Nathan Smith, Kane Williamson, and Will Young .
  • Pakistan’s expected lineup: Babar Azam, Mohammad Rizwan, Shaheen Afridi, Shadab Khan, Fakhar Zaman, Kamran Ghulam, Noman Ali , Sajid Khan, Naseem Shah, Isanullah, Mohammad Wasim, Haris Rauf, Agha Salman, Usman Qadir, Tayyab Tahir, and Hassan Ali. [Not Official]
  • Bangladesh: Najmul Hossain (captain), 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

  • England: Jos Buttler (captain), Jofra Archer, Gus Atkinson, Jacob Bethell, Harry Brook, Brendan Cass, Ben Duckett , Jamie Overton, Jamie Smith, Liam Livingstone, Adil Rashid, Joe Root, Saqib Mahmood, Phil Salt, Mark Wood
  • Australia: Pat Cummins (captain), Travis Head, Marnus Labuschagne, Steve Smith, Josh Inglis (goalkeeper), Alex Carey ( Goalkeeper), Mitchell Marsh, Glenn Maxwell, Marcus Stoinis, Matthew Short, Aaron Hardy, Mitchell Starc, Josh Hazlewood , Nathan Ellis, Adam Zampa
  • South Africa: Temba Bavuma (captain), Heinrich Klaasen (goalkeeper), 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 and Anrich Nortje
  • Afghanistan: Hashmatullah Shahidi (captain), Rahmat Shah (vice-captain), Rahmanullah Gubaz (goalkeeper), Ikram Alikhil (goalkeeper), Ibrahim Zadran, Sediqullah Atal, Azmatullah Omarzai, Mohammad Nabi, Gulbadin Naib, Rashid Khan, AM Ghazanfar, Noor Ahmed, Fazal Haq Farooqi, Navid Zadran and Farid Ahmed Malik.
  • Substitutes: Darwish Rasouli, Nanya Karoti, Bilal Sami

India’s ICC Champions Trophy 2025 squad: Key players to watch out for

India’s squad for the ICC Champions Trophy 2025 has been officially announced and includes both experienced players and emerging talents. The match will be played in Dubai, with India taking on Bangladesh on February 20, followed by Pakistan and New Zealand.

India’s line-up for ICC Champions Trophy 2025

  1. Rohit Sharma (c): The experienced captain returns to lead the team.
  2. Shubman Gill (Vice-Captain): Appointed as Vice-Captain, he is expected to play a vital role at the top level of the Knights.
  3. Virat Kohli: A key player in the midfield, known for his consistency and experience.
  4. Shreyas Iyer: Adds depth to the batting line-up.
  5. KL Rahul: A versatile player who can stabilize the innings or accelerate when needed.
  6. Hardik Pandya: Offers all-round ability with bat and ball.
  7. Axar Patel: Provides spin options and lower order batting power.
  8. Washington Sundar: Another spin option with batting ability.
  9. Kuldeep Yadav: The Chinese bowler brings variety to the bowling attack.
  10. Jasprit Bumrah: Despite fitness issues, he remains an important part of the team.
  11. Mohammad Shami: An experienced pacer who is expected to lead the bowling attack.
  12. Arshdeep Singh: Selected for his ability to bowl effectively in all phases of the game.
  13. Yashasvi Jaiswal: A promising young talent who has made his mark in the world of international cricket.
  14. Rishabh Pant: Known for his explosive batting and wicketkeeping skills.
  15. Ravindra Jadeja: A key all-rounder with excellent defensive abilities.

Key people to watch

  1. Rohit Sharma: As captain, his leadership will play a key role in high-pressure situations.
  2. Shubman Gill: His performance as an opener can set the tone for India.
  3. Jasprit Bumrah: If fit, his bowling will be crucial in tight matches, especially in the death overs.
  4. Kuldeep Yadav: His ability to take wickets at crucial moments can change the dynamics of a match.

notable absence

Mohammad Siraj was left out due to concerns over Bumrah’s fitness and specific role requirements within the squad.

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