So finally Pakistan is all set to host the most prestigious ICC Champions Trophy 2025 featuring top teams from around the world.
Hereโs a comprehensive guide to the tournament, including the start date, participating teams, TV channels, and live-streaming options.
Start Date and Schedule
The even starts with defending champions and host Pakistan locking horns with ICC event underdog New Zealand at Karachi on February 19, 2025. The tournament will run until March 9, 2025, with the final scheduled for Lahore, unless India qualifies, in which case it will be held in Dubai.
Participating Teams
The tournament features eight teams divided into two groups. Group A includes Pakistan, India, New Zealand, and Bangladesh, while Group B comprises South Africa, Australia, Afghanistan, and England.
TV Channels and Live Streaming Options
๐บ ๐๐๐ ๐๐ต๐ฎ๐บ๐ฝ๐ถ๐ผ๐ป๐ ๐ง๐ฟ๐ผ๐ฝ๐ต๐ ๐๐ฟ๐ผ๐ฎ๐ฑ๐ฐ๐ฎ๐๐ ๐ฃ๐ฎ๐ฟ๐๐ป๐ฒ๐ฟ๐.
๐ต๐ฐ @PTVSp0rts & Ten Sports
๐ฌ๐ง @SkyCricket
๐ฆ๐บ Prime Video
๐ฆ๐ช CricLife
๐ฎ๐ณ @StarSportsIndia
๐ด ESPN
๐ฟ๐ฆ @SuperSportTV
๐ณ๐ฟ Sky Sport
๐ฆ๐ซ ATN
๐บ๐ธ Willow
๐บ ICC tv – rest of the worldโฆ pic.twitter.com/MlfZd7GPIw— Kamran Ali (@Kam007_tweet) February 16, 2025
- India: The tournament will be televised live on the Star Sports Network and can be streamed on JioHotstar.
- Pakistan: Matches will be broadcast on PTV and Ten Sports, with digital streaming available on Myco and Tamasha.
- UAE: Cricket fans can watch the matches on CricLife MAX and STARZPLAY.
- UK: The Sky Sports Network will provide live coverage.
- Australia: Amazon will be the home of ICC cricket, streaming all matches.
- USA and Canada: Cricbuzz Willow will stream the matches live.
How much do broadcasters pay the ICC for 15 matches of the 2025 Champions Trophy? (Approx.)
Star Sports India – $251.4M
Rest of the World's Broadcasters – $16.75M
You canโt even bowl a single ball in an ICC event without Indian fans. We proudly sponsor international cricket. pic.twitter.com/SOyxtKiZOY
— Ragav ๐ (@ragav_x) February 16, 2025
Key Matches to Watch
February 19: Pakistan vs. New Zealand (Karachi)
February 20: Bangladesh vs. India (Dubai)
February 22: Australia vs. England (Lahore)
February 23: Pakistan vs. India (Dubai)
March 4: Semi-final 1 (Dubai)
March 5: Semi-final 2 (Lahore)
March 9: Final (Lahore or Dubai)
Here's unveiling the #StarCast behind the mic for #ChampionsTrophy 2025! ๐ค
Get ready to witness the do-or-die battles in your favourite languages with the #StarCast! ๐#ChampionsTrophyOnJioStar STARTS WED 19 FEB, 1:30 PM on Star Sports and Sports18!
๐บ๐ฑ Start watching FREEโฆ pic.twitter.com/QWafeZx33l
— Star Sports (@StarSportsIndia) February 18, 2025
India’s refusal to play in Pakistan
India refused to play in Pakistan due to the country’s security concerns. Pakistan objected before to shifting India’s matches to a third country, later it had to bow to the ICC pressure and all India’s matches will be now played in Dubai.
Reportedly newly laid pitches at the stadium are being prepared for India’s matches. India’s inclusion of five spinners in their squad reveals the pitch will support slow turners.
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