ICC CHAMPIONS TROPHY 2025 - Group A
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Pos: Position, Pld: Played, Pts: Points, NRR: Net Run Rate
ICC CHAMPIONS TROPHY 2025 - Group B
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0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | - |
Pos: Position, Pld: Played, Pts: Points, NRR: Net Run Rate
The ICC Champions Trophy 2025 is set to return after an eight-year break, reviving one of cricket's most prestigious ODI tournaments. Last played in 2017, when Pakistan emerged as champions, the tournament will once again bring together the top eight cricketing nations to compete for the title. The event is scheduled to take place from February 19 to March 9, 2025, with Pakistan as the official host. However, due to geopolitical tensions, India's matches will be played at a neutral venue in the UAE.
Unlike the Cricket World Cup, which features a longer and more extensive format, the Champions Trophy is a short and intense competition, making every match crucial. With only eight teams participating and a knockout-style structure, the margin for error is minimal, ensuring that fans witness high-stakes cricket right from the start.
Defending champions Pakistan will aim to retain their title, while teams like India and Australia will be eager to add another ICC trophy to their collection. With the tournament following a group-stage and knockout format, every team will have to bring their best game to secure a spot in the semifinals.
Let's take a closer look at the teams, groups, tournament format and points table structure for the ICC Champions Trophy 2025.
The tournament will feature the top eight teams based on ICC rankings:
Afghanistan
Bangladesh
England
India
New Zealand
Pakistan (Host)
South Africa
These teams have earned their spots by consistently performing in ODI cricket over the past few years.
Tournament format
The Champions Trophy 2025 will follow a straightforward and competitive format:
Group stage:
-- The eight teams are divided into two groups of four
-- Each team plays every other team in its group once
-- The top two teams from each group advance to the semi-finals
Knockout stage:
Semifinals: The winner of Group A faces the No.2 team of Group B, and the winner of Group B faces the No.2 team of Group A.
Final: The winners of both semifinals meet in the summit clash.
This format ensures that only the most consistent and competitive teams make it to the final stages of the tournament.
The teams have been divided into two groups, ensuring a mix of high-profile clashes and balanced competition.
Group A:
India
Pakistan
New Zealand
Bangladesh
Group B:
Afghanistan
Australia
England
South Africa
India's matches at a neutral venue
Due to ongoing geopolitical tensions, India have refused to play in Pakistan. As a result, the ICC has decided that all of India's matches, including potential semifinal and final games, will be played in the UAE. This decision ensures that India participates in the tournament while maintaining security concerns.
Points table structure
The points system in the group stage will be as follows:
Win = 2 points
Tie/No Result = 1 point
Loss = 0 points
In case of a tie on points, Net Run Rate (NRR) will be the deciding factor. NRR is calculated based on the difference between a team's run rate and the run rate conceded.
As defending champions, Pakistan will have the home advantage, but teams like India, Australia and England will be strong contenders for the trophy. With exciting matchups, star players and the added drama of India's neutral venue arrangement, cricket fans around the world are in for an unforgettable tournament.
Stay updated on Champions Trophy 2025 with the full Champions Trophy Schedule and track team standings in the Champions Trophy Points Table!
ICC Champions Trophy Points Table 2025 FAQs
- How would the points system work in the group stage of Champiosn Trophy?
The points system for the group stage is as follows: Win = 2 points Tie/No Result = 1 point Loss = 0 points If teams finish with the same points, Net Run Rate (NRR) will be used as the tiebreaker.
- Why will India’s Champions Trophy matches be played in the UAE?
Due to geopolitical tensions between India and Pakistan, India have refused to play in Pakistan. As a result, the ICC has decided to hold all of India’s matches, including potential semifinal and final games, in the UAE.
- How many teams are participating in the ICC Champions Trophy 2025?
A total of eight teams will compete in the tournament based on ICC rankings.
- India are placed in which group of Champions Trophy 2025?
India are in Group A along with Pakistan, Bangladesh and New Zealand.
- When and where will the ICC Champions Trophy 2025 take place?
Champions Trophy 2025 is scheduled to be held from February 19 to March 9, 2025, with Pakistan as the official host. However, due to geopolitical tensions, India’s matches will be played at a neutral venue in the UAE.