<p><em>ICC released a complete list of ICC events for coming years under Future Tour &amp; Programme.</em></p>



<p><strong>ICC's Future Tours Programme (FTP):</strong> The biggest cricket body on Tuesday released a complete list of ICC events that will be held every year, according to which the T20 World Cups will now be held every two years while the ICC Champions Trophy is brought back to action by the global body.</p>



<p>Amid these dire times when the pandemic has wreaked havoc across the globe, the global cricketing body has planned to bring out the best times for the Cricket fans.</p>



<p>According to the future tours programmes (FTPs) the inaugural World Test Championship will have another four cycles.</p>



<p>In the virtual meeting held on June 1 between the high-authority board members of the ICC, the panel confirmed the schedule of ICC events from 2024-2031. The ICC T20 World Cup and ODI World Cup will be extended with more teams joining the competition while the Champions Trophy will be re-introduced.</p>



<p>?The ICC Board today confirmed the schedule of ICC events from 2024-2031 with both the men?s Cricket World Cup and men?s T20 World Cup to be expanded and a men?s Champions Trophy to be re-introduced,? the global body said in a release issued after the board meeting.</p>



<p>The ICC ODI World Cup which earlier used to be a 10 teams affair is now expanded to 14 teams whereas the T20 World Cup is broadened to 20 teams from 16 teams.</p>



<p>?The men?s Cricket World Cup will become a 14 team, 54-match event in 2027 and 2031, whilst the men?s T20 World Cup will be expanded to a 20 team, 55-match event in 2024, 2026, 2028 and 2030.?</p>



<p>The ICC T20 World Cup 2021 will remain the same with 16-teams fighting for glory.</p>



<p>?An eight team Champions Trophy will be hosted in 2025 and 2029. World Test Championship Finals will be hosted in 2025, 2027, 2029 and 2031. The ICC Women?s event schedule has already been confirmed with the expansion of both the Cricket World Cup and T20 World Cup forming part of the ICC?s long-term commitment to growing the women?s game,? it further stated.</p>



<p>The ICC ODI World Cup 14 teams will be divided into two groups of seven with top three in each group advancing followed by knockout games.</p>



<p>The T20 World Cup will have four groups of five teams each and the top two teams from each group will advance to the super eight stage followed by the Knockout games.</p>



<p>The Champions Trophy will remain the same as earlier. The two groups of four teams will fight.</p>



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ICC released a complete list of ICC events for coming years under Future Tour Programme

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<p><em>BCCI plans to host three major ICC tournaments in next FTP, starting 2024.</em></p>



<p>The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) on Sunday has decided to seek the permission of the global body to host three big ICC events in the next cycle of the Future Tours Programme (FTP), starting 2024.</p>



<p>The International Cricket Council?s (ICC?s) next Future Tours Programme will begin from 2024 to 2031.</p>



<p>The Indian board feels that the cricket rich nation will be in a position to host the ICC events every two years and will bid for the 2024 Champions Trophy along with the 2028 T20 World Cup and 2031 ODI World Cup.</p>



<p>The decision came after the office bearers of the BCCI met virtually in a Apex Council Meeting held on Sunday.</p>



<p>?Yes, we would be bidding for the 2025 Champions Trophy along with the 2028 T20 World Cup and the 2031 50-over World Cup. The Apex Council has agreed on this, in principle,? a senior office-bearer told PTI on conditions of anonymity.</p>



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<p>The ICC has decided to revive the Champions Trophy, which is a short cricket event. The last champions trophy was held in England in 2017.?</p>



<p>?India will bid for the 2025 Champions Trophy after hosting the 2023 ICC ODI World Cup and the country should be in a strong position to host an ICC event every two years,? said the official.</p>



<p>The official further said that it will be in the high interest of the ICC and the BCCI that we get to host the high profile cricket event every two years.</p>



<p>Following the Champions Trophy, the board will bid for the 2028 T20 World Cup and the 2031 ICC ODI World Cup.</p>



<p>The global body has also decided to increase the number of teams in the ICC events.</p>



<p>The T20 World Cup, which used to be a 16 teams affair, will now be a 20 teams affair while the ODI World Cup has been expanded to a 14 teams event.</p>



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BCCI plans to host three major ICC tournaments in next FTP, starting 2024

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<p><em>Hosting Rights/Countries of ICC tournaments from 2024-2031 announced, India get 3 tournaments.</em></p>



<p>The major cricketing tournament is all set to make a comeback in Pakistan after over two decades as ICC has awarded the 2025 Champions Trophy to them.</p>



<p>As per the recent development from ICC?s next cycle of flagship tournaments, Pakistan has been rewarded one tournament while India is all set to host three major ICC tournaments during the year 2024-31. As many as 11 Full member nations and three associate member countries have been given the hosting rights of the flagship tournaments organised by ICC.</p>



<p>The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) will host the 2029 Champions Trophy in the next cycle. Besides this, India is also selected to co-host the 2026 Men?s T20 World Cup with Sri Lanka and the 2031 ODI World Cup with Bangladesh.</p>



<p>The next ICC cycle of tournaments will run from the year 2024 to 2031.</p>



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<p>The ICC flagship tournament will make a comeback to Pakistan after the 1996 World Cup. Pakistan was not granted any showpiece event by ICC after the 2009 terrorist attack on the Sri Lankan team bus in Lahore.?</p>



<p>It is important to note, all the major international matches and bilateral series were discontinued in Pakistan since the terror attack on the Sri Lankan cricket team bus. The major cricket playing nations boycotted travelling to Pakistan owing to the issue of terrorism.?</p>



<figure class="wp-block-image size-full"><img src="https://admin.icccricketschedule.com/uploads/2021/11/Pakistan-Champions-Trophy-win-1.jpg" alt="Pakistan won 2017 Champions Trophy by defeating India in the final." class="wp-image-80469" /><figcaption>Pakistan won 2017 Champions Trophy by defeating India in the final.</figcaption></figure>



<p>After a decade and a half of reluctance from the players to visit Pakistan, the country eventually revived and conducted a few bilateral series on their home soil marking a return of cricket in Pakistan. However, that happiness didn?t last long especially after the fresh pull out of New Zealand and England from their tours to Pakistan, again citing the concerns of security of players.</p>



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<p>It will be interesting to see if big cricket bodies including India will travel to Pakistan for such high profile competition.&nbsp;</p>



<p>"In all probabilities, they (Pakistan) might have to host in the UAE,"&nbsp; a source said.</p>



<p>The 2024 T20 World Cup is given to West Indies and USA jointly. This will be the first time when a country from North America will host a global cricketing event.</p>



<p>Namibia alongside South Africa and Zimbabwe will host the Men?s 2027 ODI World Cup. While Australia and New Zealand will co-host the 2028 T20 World Cup.</p>



<p>The 2030 T20 World Cup?s hosting rights will be shared by England, Scotland and Ireland. To end the cycle, India and Bangladesh will come together to host the 2031 ODI World Cup.</p>



<h2><strong>Hosting Rights/Countries of ICC Tournaments from 2024-2031:</strong></h2>



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Hosting Rights/Countries of ICC tournaments from 2024-2031 announced, India get 3 tournaments

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<p><strong>Champions Trophy 2025 Qualified Teams, Host Country, Qualification Complete Details: </strong>As we approach the ICC World Cup 2023 climax, the bells for the Champions Trophy 2025 have begun to ring. The prestigious event, as the name suggests, will feature the top-ranked One Day International (ODI) teams from all corners of the world. The 2025 Champions Trophy will see the convergence of the top eight cricketing sides at one destination for a blockbuster contest.</p>



<p>The Champions Trophy 2025 is one of the eight men's tournaments to be held in the seven-year cycle during 2024-31, confirmed the apex cricket board. It also confirmed the qualification scenarios of the event, which has been directly linked with the performance of the teams in the ongoing ICC World Cup 2023.</p>



<p>While for some cricket boards, the qualification for the Champions Trophy 2025, has come as a surprise, some even said that they were blindly unaware of the further significance of the ongoing World Cup 2023 in India.</p>



<p>This article will lead you through all the necessary details including - Champions Trophy 2025 Qualified Teams, Host Country, Qualification Complete Details.</p>



<figure class="wp-block-image size-full"><img src="https://admin.icccricketschedule.com/uploads/2023/11/Champions-Trophy-2025.jpg" alt="Champions Trophy 2025 Qualified Teams, Host Country, Qualification Complete Details" class="wp-image-122225" /><figcaption class="wp-element-caption">Image Source: Twitter</figcaption></figure>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading"><strong>Champion Trophy 2025 Host Country</strong></h2>



<p>Pakistan was awarded the hosting rights for the Champion Trophy 2025 on November 21, 2021. The Apex Cricket Board locked in on Pakistan as the host country for the event during the 2021 T20 World Cup event. Notably, the ICC tournament will return to Pakistan after almost three decades, having hosted the last ICC event back in 1996.</p>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading"><strong>Champions Trophy 2025 Qualification Scenarios</strong></h2>



<p>The qualification for the Champions Trophy 2025 has everything to do with the ongoing World Cup 2023 in India. As per the rules laid down by the International Cricket Council (ICC) back in 2021, the top seven ranked team in the World Cup 2023 Points Table along with Pakistan, as the host nation, will get the direct entry to the Champions Trophy 2025.</p>



<p>The seven top-performing sides at the end of the ICC World Cup 2023 will get their tickets approved for the prestigious tournament scheduled for 2025. Notably, no other ways of qualification, besides the World Cup 2023 points table ranking, have been allowed for the event.</p>



<p>So far, only Team India has managed to confirm their seat in the Champions Trophy 2025 after being the first team to get the semi-final ticket of the ICC World Cup 2023. India defeated Sri Lanka by 302 runs to get a seat in the World Cup 2023 Semi-Finals.</p>



<figure class="wp-block-table"><table><tbody><tr><td><strong>Team</strong></td><td><strong>Qualification</strong></td><td><strong>No</strong></td><td><strong>Date of Qualification</strong></td></tr><tr><td>Pakistan</td><td>Confirmed as Host</td><td>1</td><td>November 16, 2021</td></tr><tr><td>India</td><td>Confirmed</td><td>2</td><td>November 2, 2023</td></tr><tr><td>TBD</td><td></td><td>3</td><td></td></tr><tr><td>TBD</td><td></td><td>4</td><td></td></tr><tr><td>TBD</td><td></td><td>5</td><td></td></tr><tr><td>TBD</td><td></td><td>6</td><td></td></tr><tr><td>TBD</td><td></td><td>7</td><td></td></tr><tr><td>TBD</td><td></td><td>8</td><td></td></tr><tr><td colspan="2">Total Teams</td><td colspan="2">08</td></tr></tbody></table><figcaption class="wp-element-caption">*Updated on November 4, 2023.</figcaption></figure>



<figure class="wp-block-image size-full"><img src="https://admin.icccricketschedule.com/uploads/2023/10/Team-India-world-cup-2023.jpg" alt="Champions Trophy 2025 Qualified Teams, Host Country, Qualification Complete Details" class="wp-image-121981" /><figcaption class="wp-element-caption">Team India | Image: ICC/Getty Image</figcaption></figure>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading"><strong>Champions Trophy 2025 Qualified Teams</strong></h2>



<p>Pakistan national men's side, as the host nation, has qualified for the Champions Trophy 2025 along with Team India, so far. India got a seat in the Champions Trophy 2025 after qualifying for the World Cup 2023 semi-final on November 2nd.</p>



<p>The other teams that are likely to qualify for the event are - South Africa, New Zealand, Australia and Afghanistan. </p>



<p>England is currently placed at the bottom of the points table and needs to get into the top eight to get the qualification ticket. Sri Lanka and the Netherlands are also in a similar situation.</p>



<p>Below is the World Cup 2023 Points Table for reference (Updated on November 3, 2023):</p>



<figure class="wp-block-table"><table><thead><tr><th>POS</th><th>TEAM</th><th>PLAYED</th><th>WON</th><th>LOST</th><th>N/R</th><th>TIED</th><th>NET RR</th><th>POINTS</th></tr></thead><tbody><tr><td>1</td><td>?India (Q)</td><td>7</td><td>7</td><td>0</td><td>0</td><td>0</td><td>+2.102</td><td>14</td></tr><tr><td>2</td><td>&nbsp;South Africa</td><td>7</td><td>6</td><td>1</td><td>0</td><td>0</td><td>+2.290</td><td>12</td></tr><tr><td>3</td><td>&nbsp;Australia</td><td>6</td><td>4</td><td>2</td><td>0</td><td>0</td><td>+0.970</td><td>8</td></tr><tr><td>4</td><td>&nbsp;New Zealand</td><td>7</td><td>4</td><td>3</td><td>0</td><td>0</td><td>+0.484</td><td>8</td></tr><tr><td>5</td><td>&nbsp;Afghanistan</td><td>7</td><td>4</td><td>3</td><td>0</td><td>0</td><td>-0.330</td><td>8</td></tr><tr><td>6</td><td>&nbsp;Pakistan</td><td>7</td><td>3</td><td>4</td><td>0</td><td>0</td><td>-0.024</td><td>6</td></tr><tr><td>7</td><td>&nbsp;Sri Lanka</td><td>7</td><td>2</td><td>5</td><td>0</td><td>0</td><td>-1.162</td><td>4</td></tr><tr><td>8</td><td>&nbsp;Netherlands</td><td>7</td><td>2</td><td>5</td><td>0</td><td>0</td><td>-1.398</td><td>4</td></tr><tr><td>9</td><td>&nbsp;Bangladesh</td><td>7</td><td>1</td><td>6</td><td>0</td><td>0</td><td>-1.446</td><td>2</td></tr><tr><td>10</td><td>&nbsp;England</td><td>6</td><td>1</td><td>5</td><td>0</td><td>0</td><td>-1.652</td><td>2</td></tr></tbody></table><figcaption class="wp-element-caption">*Updated on November 3, 2023.</figcaption></figure>



<p>It can be noted that South Africa, Australia, New Zealand, and Afghanistan have also qualified for the Champions Trophy 2025, however, official confirmation is yet to come. With two places remaining to fill, Sri Lanka, Netherlands, England and Bangladesh will be contesting</p>



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<p><strong><mark>Visit the&nbsp;<a href="https://www.icc-cricket.com/homepage" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">ICC OFFICIAL WEBSITE</a>&nbsp;for more recent updates.</mark></strong></p>

Champions Trophy 2025 Qualified Teams, Host Country, Qualification Complete Details

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<p><strong><em>Champions Trophy 2025 to shift from Pakistan as ICC unlikely to go against BCCI: Reports: </em></strong>Things still look bleak for Pakistan as they look for their chances to comprehensively host the Champions Trophy 2025. While it is too early to comment on the status of next year's Champions Trophy, BCCI's unwavering stance of not visiting Pakistan may hurt their aspirations to stage the mega ICC event on their soil.</p>



<p>As per the reports, the hybrid model for the Champions Trophy 2025 is going to be on the cards until BCCI confirms its tour to Pakistan. </p>



<p>Notably, BCCI's unmoved approach to not visit Pakistan in 2023 pushed the Asian Cricket Council (ACC) to host the Asia Cup 2023 in the hybrid model. While some matches of the event were held in Pakistan, which was the official host of the event, the remaining, including India's matches, were staged in Sri Lanka.</p>



<p>A similar case is expected to arise next year as Pakistan gears up to host the Champions Trophy 2025. UAE is being kept as a backup option to host the ICC event in a hybrid model.</p>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading"><strong>Pakistan chief to seek assurance from ICC, BCCI</strong></h2>



<figure class="wp-block-image size-full"><img src="https://admin.icccricketschedule.com/uploads/2023/11/Champions-Trophy-2025-1.jpg" alt="Champions Trophy 2025 to shift from Pakistan as ICC unlikely to go against BCCI: Reports" class="wp-image-122503" /><figcaption class="wp-element-caption">Image Source: Twitter</figcaption></figure>



<p>The reports of the Champions Trophy 2025 emerged as the ICC's board meeting is underway in Dubai. While the meeting has nothing to do with the Champions Trophy 2025, the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) chairman, Mohsin Naqvi, is looking to have some discussions with the BCCI secretary, Jay Shah, and the ICC officials on the sidelines of the meeting.</p>



<p>If the reports are to be believed, the PCB chair wants to seek some assurance either from the BCCI or the ICC big-wigs as they prepare to host the Champions Trophy 2025.</p>



<p>"Every member can raise concerns for discussion at Board meetings and then it would go to a vote. But if the government (of a member nation) expressly say that they can't play there, ICC would need to look for an alternative," a veteran administrator, who has attended multiple board meetings, told PTI on conditions of anonymity.</p>



<p>"....because ICC Board's position remains that it doesn't expect its members to go against any policy/instructions issued by its own government," he said.</p>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading"><strong>BCCI might take softer stance for Champions Trophy 2025</strong></h2>



<figure class="wp-block-image size-full"><img src="https://admin.icccricketschedule.com/uploads/2023/11/India-vs-Pakistan.jpg" alt="Champions Trophy 2025 to shift from Pakistan as ICC unlikely to go against BCCI: Reports" class="wp-image-122373" /><figcaption class="wp-element-caption">India vs Pakistan | Getty Image</figcaption></figure>



<p>It's worth noting that the Pakistani government had allowed its players to visit India in 2023 for the ODI World Cup. Despite Pakistan's statements of not travelling to India ahead of the event, they decided to give clearance to their players.</p>



<p>Moreover, unlike the Asia Cup 2023, which is a continental tournament, the Champions Trophy 2025 is a global event, which might prompt the BCCI or the Indian government to take a softer stance.</p>



<p>"The BCCI would obviously be compelled to look at it from the point of view that the Pakistan government allowed its team to play in the World Cup in India last year.</p>



<p>"So, this being a global event and not a continental one like the Asia Cup, the Indian government might take a softer stance. BCCI president Roger Binny and VP Rajiv Shukla had travelled to Pakistan during the Asia Cup," hoped the ICC board member.</p>



<p>However, the ultimate decision to send Indian players to Pakistan for the Champions Trophy 2025 remains with the Indian government. It remains to be seen what's in the store as far as India's visit to Pakistan is concerned in 2025.</p>



<p><strong>Head to <a href="https://www.icc-cricket.com/">ICC's</a> official website for more details.</strong></p>



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Champions Trophy 2025 to shift from Pakistan as ICC unlikely to go against BCCI: Reports

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<p><strong>Champions Trophy 2025: </strong>While India's travel to Pakistan for the Champions Trophy 2025 remains an uncertainty, the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has earmarked Lahore's Gadaffi Stadium to host Team India's matches in the tournament, which is slated to be hosted by Pakistan next year. </p>



<p>Notably, Champions Trophy 2025, an eight-team ICC event, is scheduled to be held in Pakistan in February-March 2025. The top three venues to host the tournament in Pakistan are Lahore, Rawalpindi and Karachi.</p>



<p>The details of the exact schedule are yet to be revealed, but it has been learnt that all the league stage matches for Team India, including the high-octane India vs Pakistan, will be staged in Lahore only.</p>



<p>The PCB officials zeroed in on the decision following a lot of deliberations. The primary rationale behind earmarking Lahore to host India is that it's a border city with Wagah Border in the vicinity. The Indian fans can cross the Wagah Border easily if they wish to watch the matches.</p>



<p>However, there is a huge ambiguity around India's travel to Pakistan, which is a massive concern for Pakistan and the ICC. With the given circumstances and tensions between the two countries, the Men in Blue are unlikely to travel to Pakistan for the Champions Trophy 2025.</p>



<p>Moreover, a former ICC administrator had earlier conceded that it has absolutely no right to intervene in matters which are as serious as India vs Pakistan. </p>



<p>"ICC Board's position remains that it doesn't expect its members to go against any policy/instructions issued by its own government," said a veteran ICC official.</p>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading"><strong>Team India remains uncertain for Champions Trophy 2025</strong></h2>



<figure class="wp-block-image size-full"><img src="https://admin.icccricketschedule.com/uploads/2023/10/IMG_5584.jpg" alt="Champions Trophy 2025 to have India vs Pakistan match in Lahore, PCB picks Lahore as venue to host Team India's all matches " class="wp-image-121435" /><figcaption class="wp-element-caption">IND vs PAK {PC: Twitter}</figcaption></figure>



<p>Notably, India has not visited Pakistan since the 2008 Asia Cup for obvious reasons. Earlier it was security concerns, now the political tensions between the two countries have become a huge reason for India not travelling to Pakistan for any form of engagement.</p>



<p>It's interesting to note that Pakistan was also the host of Asia Cup 2023, however, the tournament eventually shaped into a hybrid model, where Team India's matches were held in Sri Lanka, and a few games were held in Pakistan. </p>



<p>A similar pattern is expected to be followed if Team India reserves its decision not to travel to Pakistan whatsoever. In such a scenario, the hybrid model would be the most viable option for the Champions Trophy 2025.</p>



<p>Meanwhile, it has been learnt that the PCB has already submitted the blueprint for the <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2025_ICC_Champions_Trophy">Champions Trophy 2025</a> to the International Cricket Council (ICC). All the details, including venues and dates, are being finalised.</p>



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Champions Trophy 2025 to have India vs Pakistan match in Lahore, PCB picks Lahore as venue to host Team India's all matches

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<p>ICC Champions Trophy 2025 is scheduled to be played between 19 February to 9 March 2025. Initially cancelled after the 2017 edition, the ICC Champions Trophy is set to return in 2025. The ICC decided to revive the tournament to provide more international competitions in the ODI format. The 2025 edition will be held in Pakistan, marking the country's first major international tournament since co-hosting the 1996 Cricket World Cup.</p>



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<h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="2025-icc-champions-trophy">2025 ICC Champions Trophy</h2>



<p><strong>Dates:</strong> 19 February ? 9 March 2025<br><strong>Administrator(s):</strong> International Cricket Council<br><strong>Cricket format:</strong> One Day International<br><strong>Tournament format(s):</strong> Round-robin and Knockout<br><strong>Host(s):</strong> Pakistan<br><strong>Participants:</strong> 8<br><strong>Matches:</strong> 15<br><strong>Official website:</strong> <a href="https://www.icc-cricket.com/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">ICC Champions Trophy</a></p>



<h3 class="wp-block-heading" id="schedule">Schedule</h3>



<p><strong>Semi-finals:</strong></p>



<ul>
<li>5 March 2025: Group A Winner (A1) vs. Group B Runner-up (B2)</li>



<li>6 March 2025: Group B Winner (B1) vs. Group A Runner-up (A2)</li>
</ul>



<p><strong>Final:</strong></p>



<ul>
<li>9 March 2025: Winners of the semi-finals</li>
</ul>



<h3 class="wp-block-heading" id="host-selection">Host Selection</h3>



<p>Pakistan was confirmed as the host on 16 November 2021 during the 2021 ICC Men's T20 World Cup. This will be a significant event for Pakistan, showcasing its ability to host international cricket after the disruption caused by the 2009 terrorist attacks on the Sri Lanka national cricket team.</p>



<h3 class="wp-block-heading" id="qualification">Qualification</h3>



<p>Eight teams will participate, including Pakistan as the host and the top seven teams from the 2023 Cricket World Cup group stage. Notably, Sri Lanka failed to qualify, while Afghanistan will make its first appearance in the tournament.</p>



<p><strong>Qualified Teams:</strong></p>



<ul>
<li>Pakistan (Host)</li>



<li>Afghanistan</li>



<li>Australia</li>



<li>Bangladesh</li>



<li>England</li>



<li>India</li>



<li>New Zealand</li>



<li>South Africa</li>
</ul>



<h3 class="wp-block-heading" id="venues">Venues</h3>



<p>Three venues are proposed for the tournament. India's matches are scheduled to be played in Lahore due to political and security considerations.</p>



<ul>
<li>Karachi</li>



<li>Lahore</li>



<li>Rawalpindi</li>
</ul>



<h3 class="wp-block-heading" id="pdf-download">PDF Download</h3>



<p>You can download the ICC Champions Trophy Scheduled PDF <a href="https://admin.icccricketschedule.com/uploads/2024/07/2025-ICC-Champions-Trophy.pdf">here</a>.</p>



<h3 class="wp-block-heading" id="icc-champions-trophy-winners-and-results-history">ICC Champions Trophy Winners and Results History</h3>



<figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><img src="https://admin.icccricketschedule.com/uploads/2024/07/icc-champions-trophy-1024x576.webp" alt="ICC Champions Trophy" class="wp-image-142231"/><figcaption class="wp-element-caption">ICC Champions Trophy</figcaption></figure>



<figure class="wp-block-table"><table><thead><tr><th>Year</th><th>Host Nation(s)</th><th>Final Venue</th><th>Winner</th><th>Result</th><th>Runner-up</th></tr></thead><tbody><tr><td>1998</td><td>Bangladesh</td><td>Bangabandhu National Stadium, Dhaka</td><td>South Africa</td><td>248/6 (47 overs)</td><td>West Indies</td></tr><tr><td>2000</td><td>Kenya</td><td>Gymkhana Club Ground, Nairobi</td><td>New Zealand</td><td>265/6 (49.4 overs)</td><td>India</td></tr><tr><td>2002</td><td>Sri Lanka</td><td>R. Premadasa Stadium, Colombo</td><td>India, Sri Lanka</td><td>Co-champions declared</td><td>-</td></tr><tr><td>2004</td><td>England</td><td>The Oval, London</td><td>West Indies</td><td>218/8 (48.5 overs)</td><td>England</td></tr><tr><td>2006</td><td>India</td><td>Brabourne Stadium, Mumbai</td><td>Australia</td><td>116/2 (28.1 overs)</td><td>West Indies</td></tr><tr><td>2009</td><td>South Africa</td><td>SuperSport Park, Centurion</td><td>Australia</td><td>206/4 (45.2 overs)</td><td>New Zealand</td></tr><tr><td>2013</td><td>England, Wales</td><td>Edgbaston Cricket Ground, Birmingham</td><td>India</td><td>129/7 (20 overs)</td><td>England</td></tr><tr><td>2017</td><td>England</td><td>The Oval, London</td><td>Pakistan</td><td>338/4 (50 overs)</td><td>India</td></tr><tr><td>2025</td><td>Pakistan</td><td>To Be Decided</td><td>TBD</td><td>TBD</td><td>TBD</td></tr><tr><td>2029</td><td>India</td><td>TBD</td><td>TBD</td><td>TBD</td><td>TBD</td></tr></tbody></table></figure>



<p><em>Note: The results for the 2025 and 2029 editions are currently to be determined (TBD) as the tournaments have not yet taken place.</em>  </p>



<h3 class="wp-block-heading" id="odi-teams-rankings">ODI Teams rankings</h3>



<p>Here are the ODI teams rankings.</p>



<figure class="wp-block-table"><table><thead><tr><th>Rank</th><th>Team</th><th>Rating Points</th></tr></thead><tbody><tr><td>1</td><td>India</td><td>122</td></tr><tr><td>2</td><td>Australia</td><td>116</td></tr><tr><td>3</td><td>South Africa</td><td>112</td></tr><tr><td>4</td><td>Pakistan</td><td>106</td></tr><tr><td>5</td><td>New Zealand</td><td>101</td></tr><tr><td>6</td><td>England</td><td>95</td></tr><tr><td>7</td><td>Bangladesh</td><td>86</td></tr><tr><td>8</td><td>Afghanistan</td><td>80</td></tr></tbody></table></figure>



<p>These rankings are based on the current ODI ratings for each team.</p>



<p></p>



<h3 class="wp-block-heading" id="reference">Reference</h3>



<ol>
<li>ODI Teams Ranking - <a href="https://www.icc-cricket.com/rankings/team-rankings/mens/odi" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://www.icc-cricket.com/rankings/team-rankings/mens/odi</a></li>



<li>Venue - <a href="https://www.espncricinfo.com/story/pcb-propose-three-venues-for-2025-champions-trophy-1431403" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://www.espncricinfo.com/story/pcb-propose-three-venues-for-2025-champions-trophy-1431403</a></li>



<li>2025 ICC Champions Trophy and History - <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2025_ICC_Champions_Trophy" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2025_ICC_Champions_Trophy</a></li>



<li>ICC Events - <a href="https://www.icc-cricket.com/about/events/icc-events/icc-champions-trophy" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://www.icc-cricket.com/about/events/icc-events/icc-champions-trophy</a></li>
</ol>

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ICC Champions Trophy 2025 Schedule, Team, Venue, Time Table, PDF, Point Table, Ranking &amp; Winning Prediction

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<p><strong>IND vs SL</strong>: The Champions trophy is back and since 2018, this will be played again in 2024 for the first time. With speculations over India?s participation, new coach Gambhir would look to be ready with his side, in case they proceed to play their first ICC tournament under him in Pakistan. <br><br>Though BCCI secretary, Jay Shah and T20 World Cup winning skipper have often indicated India?s positive participation in the games. Jay Shah proclaimed that India will be led by Rohit in the upcoming <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/ICC_Champions_Trophy">Champions Trophy</a> as well. <br><br>As of now, Gambhir is assigned his first major tour to Sri Lanka with the men in blue and this will be his only ODI series in the sub-continent, as later in February next year India will be touring England for the same. So Gambhir might look to reinforce his squad to get over the flaws that led to India?s loss in the finals of the World Cup in 2023, despite their dream 10-match unbeaten run. </p>



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<h3 class="wp-block-heading" id="an-opener-alongside-skipper-rohit-sharma">An Opener alongside skipper Rohit Sharma </h3>



<p>When India went all attack in the last 50-over World Cup on their home grounds, the only player who seemed to be struggling with both form and intent was the skipper's opening partner, Shubman Gill. </p>



<figure class="wp-block-gallery has-nested-images columns-default is-cropped">
<figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><img src="https://admin.icccricketschedule.com/uploads/2024/07/Vast-options-for-GG-1024x576.webp" alt="" class="wp-image-143433" /><figcaption class="wp-element-caption">Vast opening options to choose from as Rohit's partner (Image: ESPNcricinfo)</figcaption></figure>
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<p>Gill has often been criticised for his lack of intent and lack of the spirit of the game, as he is often seen playing some of his own game irrespective of what the team needs from him. Now with Gambhir having several options in young Yashasvi Jaiswal and potent successor of the veterans Ruturaj Gaikwad, Gill?s position might look threatened. </p>



<h3 class="wp-block-heading" id="after-shreyas-iyers-stunning-cwc-campaign-should-he-make-a-return">After Shreyas Iyer?s stunning CWC campaign - Should he make a return </h3>



<p>Shreyas Iyer, the KKR skipper has been the best in the format for India. As he has been the only batter from India who featured in ICC?s ODI team of the year for 2022, and he continued his form into 2023 as well. <br><br>However, after his breathtaking stance in the Cricket World Cup 2023, he was dropped from BCCI?s annual contract which took all by surprise. Gautam Gambhir who is well aware of his calibre might be baking him to make a comeback for India. </p>



<p><strong>ALSO READ:</strong> <a href="https://www.icccricketschedule.com/ind-vs-zim-jaiswal-sets-a-new-record-in-international-cricket-in-the-ongoing-5th-t20i/">IND vs ZIM: Jaiswal sets a new record in international cricket in the ongoing 5th T20I</a></p>



<h3 class="wp-block-heading" id="after-pants-return-who-is-at-no-5-pant-or-rahul">After Pant?s return - Who is at no.5 - Pant or Rahul </h3>



<p>Rishabh Pant was seen playing for the Men in Blue at no.4, while his absence was taken over by former Capitals teammate, Shreyas Iyer. With Pant?s return and KL Rahul?s unstoppable form at no.5 for India, this will be a tough choice for Gambhir. <br><br>Rahul has improved his skills as a wicket-keeper; hence, Pant cannot exceed him in anything. Still, Pant might look to feature for India, even if it means alternate games for Iyer and Pant if speculations hold about Rahul being India?s stand-in skipper. </p>



<figure class="wp-block-gallery has-nested-images columns-default is-cropped">
<figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><img src="https://admin.icccricketschedule.com/uploads/2024/07/Pant-and-Rahul-1024x538.webp" alt="" class="wp-image-143432" /><figcaption class="wp-element-caption">Pant or Rahul - Who at no.5 (Image: Scroll.in)</figcaption></figure>
</figure>



<h3 class="wp-block-heading" id="arshdeep-avesh-and-khaleel-contest-for-indias-third-pace-bowling-option">Arshdeep, Avesh and Khaleel contest for India?s third-pace bowling option</h3>



<p>In the absence of senior bowlers, Bumrah and Shami this will be the best chance for the Indian team to access their third pace bowling option. There is severe competition for the spot, as T20 World Cup ace Arshdeep Singh stands in a queue alongside Avesh and Khaleel both under-19 teammates, who have had promising domestic seasons for India, before making their way into international cricket. <br><br>Gambhir might also look to fancy his chances on bowlers like Mukesh Kumar and KKR pacer Harshit Rana, as both these bowlers can also bring in the quality that India need for their upcoming big games in the Champions Trophy and later the CWC 2027.<br></p>

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