Champions Trophy 2025 Schedule: Team India Matches, Venues, Time, Group and Other Updates

The ICC Champions Trophy 2025 is scheduled to be held from February 19 to March 9, 2025. This prestigious cricket tournament will see eight top teams vying for the title.

Due to political considerations, India’s matches will be held in Dubai, while other matches will be played in places like Karachi, Lahore and Rawalpindi in Pakistan.

ICC announces 2025 ICC Champions Trophy schedule 🏆

– India 🇮🇳 will play in Dubai 🇦🇪 and the rest of the teams will play in Pakistan 🇵🇰

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— Richard Kettleborough (@RichKettle07) December 24, 2024

India is in Group A along with Pakistan, New Zealand and Bangladesh. Their group stage matches are scheduled to be played on February 19, February 23 and March 2 at the Dubai International Cricket Stadium.

Venue for the 2025 Champions Trophy

ICC Champions Trophy 2025 will be held at multiple venues in Pakistan and Dubai. The event will be held from February 19 to March 9, 2025, with a total of 15 games.

Pakistan

  • Karachi: National Stadium
  • Lahore: Gaddafi Stadium
  • Rawalpindi: Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium

Each venue will host three group matches. Lahore has also been earmarked to host the second semi-final.

Dubai

Dubai International Cricket Stadium: This venue will host all matches involving India, including the group stage and the first semi-final. If India advances to the final, it will also be held here; otherwise, it will be held in Lahore.

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Champions Trophy 2025 Indian Team Lineup/Player List

As per the ICC Champions Trophy website, here is the complete list of the Indian team for the 2025 Champions Trophy, which includes top players who are expected to lead India to glory. The lineup includes:

player

Role

Rohit Sharma

top batsman (captain)

Yashasvi Jaiswal

opening batsman

Virat Kohli

top batsman

Ritha Pant

wicketkeeper batsman

Kuala Lumpur Rahul

wicketkeeper batsman

Shubman Gill

opening batsman

Ravindra Jadeja

All-rounder

Hardik Pandya

All-rounder (vice-captain)

Shreyas Iyer

batter

Suryakumar Yadav

batter

Axar Patel

All-rounder

Mohammad Shami

bowler

Mohammed Siraj

bowler

Kuldeep Yadav

bowler

Ardeep Singh

bowler

Source: Champions Trophy 2025

Champions Trophy 2025 Indian Team Lineup

  1. Rohit Sharma (Captain): The experienced opener will captain the team and play a key role in stabilizing the Indian batting line-up.
  2. Shubman Gill: The in-form young opener is expected to provide stability and aggression alongside Rohit Sharma.
  3. Virat Kohli: A former captain and one of the best batsmen in the world, Kohli will be the cornerstone of India’s batting.
  4. Shreyas Iyer: This reliable middle-order batsman will play a major role with his consistent performances.
  5. Rishabh Pant: As the primary wicketkeeper, Pant brings talent and performance that adds value to the batting line-up.
  6. KL Rahul: A versatile player who can open the innings and serve as a backup wicketkeeper.
  7. Hardik Pandya (Vice-captain): This versatile player will assist the team as the vice-captain, contributing with both bat and ball.
  8. Suryakumar Yadav: Known for his aggressive stroke play, he will play a vital role in the midfield.
  9. Ravindra Jadeja: Chief spinner, Jadeja’s skills with bat and ball make him indispensable.
  10. Axar Patel: A capable all-rounder who provides backup in the spin department and depth in the batting side.
  11. Arshdeep Singh: The promising left-arm pacer will lead India’s pace attack with his effective bowling.
  12. Jasprit Bumrah: Bumrah is an experienced pacer and key bowler who will spearhead the bowling line-up.
  13. Mohammad Shami: The experienced fast bowler provides depth and will serve as a reliable backup pacer.
  14. Mohammed Siraj: Siraj is a rising star among the pacers and is expected to add strength to the bowling attack.
  15. Kuldeep Yadav: The leg-spinner will provide extra variety in the spin section and can be paired with the bat when needed.

Here is the schedule for Team India for the exciting 2025 ICC Champions Trophy! 🏆🇮🇳

They will begin their campaign against Bangladesh on February 20th in Dubai! 🤩#championshiptrophy #India #ODI #rohitsharma #Sportskeeda pic.twitter.com/bDy05j0EPJ

— Sportskeeda (@Sportskeeda) December 24, 2024

In the event of an unexpected injury, the following players may be placed on the bench. The list includes:

The semi-finals are scheduled to be held on March 4-5, and the final will be held on March 9. If India advances to the final, it will be held in Dubai; if India advances, the final will be held in Dubai. Otherwise, the venue of the match will be Gaddafi Stadium in Lahore. Cricket lovers all over the world are eagerly waiting for this match, expecting exciting matches and high-level competition.

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