ICC Champions Trophy Host

Last Modified Feb 12, 2025 15:25 IST
ICC Champions Trophy Host
ICC Champions Trophy

The ICC Champions Trophy, organized by the International Cricket Council (ICC), is one of the most prestigious tournaments in the ODI format. The tournament features eight teams, divided into two groups. Each team plays three matches, with the top two from each group advancing to the semi-finals. The winners of the semi-finals face off in the final, where the champion is determined.

As of February 2025, seven countries have won the ICC Champions Trophy. South Africa took home the first-ever title, while India and Australia have won it twice each. New Zealand, Sri Lanka, West Indies, and Pakistan have all claimed the trophy once. Australia need a special mention, being the only team to win the tournament in consecutive years, taking the title in 2006 and 2009. On the other hand, England, Bangladesh, Zimbabwe, and Ireland are the only Test-playing nations yet to lift the prestigious trophy.

Hosts of the ICC Champions Trophy

The first edition of the tournament, originally called the ICC Knockout Trophy, took place in Bangladesh in 1998. The second edition followed in Kenya in 2000 when these nations were still Associate members of the ICC. In 2002, the tournament was rebranded as the ICC Champions Trophy and continued to be held every two years until 2009, with events hosted in Sri Lanka, England, India, and South Africa. After 2009, the tournament shifted to a four-year cycle, with editions in England and Wales in 2013 and 2017. The upcoming ICC Champions Trophy 2025 will be jointly hosted by the United Arab Emirates (UAE) and Pakistan.

YearTotal TeamsHost NationsWinnerRunner-Up
19989BangladeshSouth AfricaWest Indies
200011KenyaNew ZealandIndia
200212Sri LankaSri Lanka and IndiaNone
200412EnglandWest IndiesEngland
2006 10IndiaAustraliaWest Indies
20098South AfricaAustraliaNew Zealand
20138England and WalesIndiaEngland
20178England and WalesPakistanIndia
20258Pakistan and UAETBDTBD

ICC Champions Trophy 2025 Host: United Arab Emirates (UAE) and Pakistan

The 2025 ICC Champions Trophy will take place from February 19 to March 9, 2025, returning after an eight-year break. This edition will be jointly hosted by the defending champions, Pakistan and the United Arab Emirates (UAE). The tournament will be divided into two groups: Group A includes Bangladesh, India, New Zealand, and Pakistan, while Group B consists of Afghanistan, Australia, England, and South Africa.

Involving eight teams in total, the tournament will feature 15 matches, including 12 group-stage games, two semifinals, and a final. The action will unfold at some of the most iconic stadiums in Pakistan, with matches in Lahore, Karachi, and Rawalpindi. Meanwhile, Dubai will host the matches scheduled to take place in the UAE.

The tournament will kick off with a thrilling opening match between Pakistan and New Zealand at Karachi's National Bank Stadium on February 19. The first semi-final will be on March 4 at the Dubai International Cricket Stadium, followed by the second semi-final on March 5 at Lahore's Gaddafi Stadium. Dubai will also host three group-stage matches featuring India. If India makes it to the final, the match will be held in Dubai. However, if they don't, the final will be moved to Lahore on March 9.

Date Match No.Venue Group Match
19th February 20251National Stadium, KarachiAPakistan vs New Zealand
20 February 20252Dubai International Cricket Stadium, DubaiAIndia vs Bangladesh
21 February 20253National Stadium, KarachiBAfghanistan vs South Africa
22 February 20254Gaddafi Stadium, LahoreBAustralia vs England
23 February 20255Dubai International Cricket Stadium, DubaiAIndia vs Pakistan
24 February 20256 Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium, RawalpindiABangladesh vs New Zealand
25 February 20257Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium, RawalpindiBAustralia vs South Africa
26 February 20258Gaddafi Stadium, LahoreBAfghanistan vs England
27 February 20259Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium, RawalpindiABangladesh vs Pakistan
28 February 202510Gaddafi Stadium, LahoreBAfghanistan vs Australia
01 March 202511National Stadium, KarachiBSouth Africa vs England
02 March 202512Dubai International Cricket Stadium, DubaiAIndia vs New Zealand
04 March 202513Dubai International Cricket Stadium, Dubai__First Semi-final
05 March 202514Gaddafi Stadium, Lahore__Second Semi-final
05 March 202515TBD__Final

FAQs on ICC Champions Trophy Host

A. The 2025 ICC Champions Trophy will be jointly hosted by Pakistan and United Arab Emirates (UAE).

A. India won ICC Champions Trophy in 2002 and 2013.

A. Yes, India will host the ICC Men's Champions Trophy in October 2029. 

A. The 2028 T20 World Cup will be jointly hosted by Australia and New Zealand, while the 2030 edition will be held across England, Wales, Ireland, and Scotland.

A. As per the official website of BCCI, Jasprit Bumrah has been ruled out of the 2025 ICC Champions Trophy due to a lower back injury.

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