ICC Men’s Champions Trophy 2025 is gaining momentum before it kickstarts in host nation Pakistan. All the cricket fans are waiting to start the matches of the Champions League, it’s going to start on February 19. Today in an official announcement the International Cricket Council has announced the prize money, schedule, and format for the ICC Men’s Champions Trophy 2025.
This year it is the return of the Champions Trophy after eight years and the top 8 cricket teams will participate across the world.
The 8 teams of this tournament are divided into two groups. According to the ICC “Group A features Bangladesh, India, Pakistan, and New Zealand, while Group B includes Afghanistan, England, Australia, and South Africa. The tournament opener will see the home team, Pakistan, face New Zealand on February 19th in Karachi.”
The top two teams from each group will qualify for the semi finals.
India vs Pakistan: The Most Anticipated Clash
BCCI was not ready for the Indian team tour to Pakistan so all the matches of India are going to be played in UAE. The match between India and Pakistan is on February 23 in Dubai. This is one of the expected to be one of the most-watched of the tournament. As we saw the flood and crash of ticket sales for this match.
If we turn heads back to Champions Trophy 2017, Pakistan defeated India in the final and secured their first Champions Trophy title. But India has dominated Pakistan in most ICC tournaments.
Champions Trophy Prize Money Breakdown
The ICC Champions Trophy 2025 has a record-breaking prize pool, marking a 53 percent increase from the 2017 edition.
| Position | Prize Money (USD) |
| Winners | $2.24 million |
| Runners-up | $1.12 million |
| Semi-finalists | $560,000 each |
| 5th & 6th place teams | $350,000 each |
| 7th & 8th place teams | $140,000 each |
| Participation Fee (all teams) | $125,000 each |
| Match Win Bonus (Group Stage) | $34,000 per win |
Full Schedule
The tournament will begin with the group stage, followed by the semi-finals and the final.
Group Stage Matches
| Date | Match | Venue |
| February 19 | Pakistan vs New Zealand | Karachi |
| February 20 | Bangladesh vs India | Dubai |
| February 21 | Afghanistan vs South Africa | Karachi |
| February 22 | Australia vs England | Lahore |
| February 23 | Pakistan vs India | Dubai |
| February 24 | Bangladesh vs New Zealand | Rawalpindi |
| February 25 | Australia vs South Africa | Rawalpindi |
| February 26 | Afghanistan vs England | Lahore |
| February 27 | Pakistan vs Bangladesh | Rawalpindi |
| February 28 | Afghanistan vs Australia | Lahore |
| March 1 | South Africa vs England | Karachi |
| March 2 | New Zealand vs India | Dubai |
India vs Pakistan: The Most Anticipated Clash
The India vs. Pakistan match, scheduled for February 23 in Dubai, is expected to be one of the tournament’s most-watched encounters.
- Pakistan defeated India in the 2017 final, securing their first Champions Trophy title.
- India has dominated Pakistan in most ICC tournaments.
- Due to India’s decision not to tour Pakistan, the match will be played in Dubai.
Cricket fans worldwide are eagerly awaiting this high-stakes contest.
ICC Women’s Champions Trophy 2027 Announced
In a significant development, the ICC has also announced the debut of the ICC Women’s Champions Trophy in 2027, which will be played in the T20 format.
This marks a major step in promoting women’s cricket internationally.
The ICC Champions Trophy 2025 promises to be one of the biggest cricketing events of the decade. Stay tuned for further updates, match analysis, and exclusive insights.
