The ICC Champions Trophy, initially called the ICC Knockout Trophy, was first held in 1998 in Dhaka, Bangladesh. In 2002, the tournament was renamed and scheduled every two years until 2009. After that, it shifted to a four-year cycle, featuring the top eight teams based on ICC ODI rankings.
The most recent ICC Champions Trophy was held in England and Wales in 2017, where Pakistan defeated India to claim their first title. The 2025 edition will be jointly hosted by the United Arab Emirates (UAE) and Pakistan, featuring a total of 15 matches, including 12 group-stage games, two semifinals, and the final.
England’s ICC Champions Trophy 2025 Schedule: Date, Time, Venue
In the ICC Champions Trophy 2025, England has been placed in Group B alongside formidable opponents such as Afghanistan, Australia, and New Zealand. The Three Lions will enter the tournament with a 15-member squad, comprising three specialist batsmen, two bowling all-rounders, two batting all-rounders, five frontline bowlers, and three wicketkeeper-batsmen, with Jos Buttler serving as the captain among the wicketkeeper-batsmen as per ESPNcricinfo.
England will begin their campaign against their bitter rivals and two-time ICC Champions Trophy winners Australia, on February 22, 2025, at Gaddafi Stadium in Lahore. Their next fixture will also be at the Gaddafi Stadium on February 26, 2025, against Afghanistan. England's final group-stage encounter will be held at the National Stadium in Karachi on March 1, 2025, where they will face South Africa.
| Date | Match | Time (IST) | Venue |
| 22 February 2025 | England vs Australia | 2:30 PM | Gaddafi Stadium, Lahore |
| 26 February 2025 | England vs Afghanistan | 2:30 PM | Gaddafi Stadium |
| 1 March 2025 | England vs South Africa | 2:30 PM | National Stadium, Karachi |
England vs Australia, 4th Match, Group B
The second match of Group B, and the fourth match overall in the 2025 Champions Trophy, will see England face off against Australia. This highly anticipated encounter is scheduled for February 22, 2025, at Gaddafi Stadium in Lahore.
England vs Afghanistan, 8th March, Group B
On February 26, 2025, England will take on Afghanistan in their second match of the 2025 Champions Trophy at Gaddafi Stadium in Lahore. This fixture will serve as the fourth encounter in Group B and the eighth match of the tournament as a whole.
England vs South Africa, 11th Match, Group B
The final match for the English team will be played against the inaugural champions South Africa (1998) at the National Stadium in Karachi on March 1, 2025. This match will conclude Group B.
FAQs on ICC Champions Trophy England Schedule
A. England has never won the ICC Champions Trophy but reached the final twice, in 2004 and 2013.
A. The 2025 Champions Trophy is scheduled to be to be held in Pakistan and United Arab Emirates (UAE) from 19 February to 9 March.
A. Ticket prices for the Champions Trophy 2025 start at 1,000 Pakistan Rupees for general stands and 1,500 Pakistan Rupees for premium seating as per the official website of PCB.
A. India and Australia have the joint-most titles, having won two each as of February 2025.
A. Yes, The PCB may get an extra $4.5 million (Rs 38.2 crore) from the ICC for hosting the Champions Trophy under a hybrid model, as per the former Indian cricketer Aakash Chopra.
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