ICC Champions Trophy 2025 squads, schedule, live streaming

The ICC Champions Trophy 2025 is set to make a highly anticipated return after an eight-year break, and this edition will be hosted by Pakistan, starting on February 19th. The tournament, renowned for its exciting, high-pressure one-day international format, will feature eight of the world’s top cricketing nations competing for supremacy. After the long gap since the last Champions Trophy in 2017, this tournament promises to reignite the fierce competition between the best teams in the world. As the host nation, Pakistan will carry the weight of expectation as they aim to defend their title, having won the previous edition in 2017.  With a talented squad, Pakistan will be eager to showcase their skills on home soil, and their bid to retain the trophy will be a focal point of the tournament.

The Champions Trophy will bring together the finest players from across the globe, all aiming to claim the prestigious title. This year’s Champions Trophy holds special significance, marking the return of a much-loved event that has seen some of the most thrilling moments in cricket history. With Pakistan at the helm as defending champions, the competition is expected to be intense, and fans from around the world are eager to witness the excitement unfold as the tournament kicks off in just a few days.

The ICC Champions Trophy 2025 will kick off with a thrilling group-stage format, where the eight participating teams are divided into two groups. Each group will consist of four teams, and every team will play three group-stage matches. The top two teams from each group will advance to the semi-finals, where they will battle it out for a spot in the final, leading to what promises to be an exciting climax to the tournament.

Group A is a star-studded affair, featuring Bangladesh, India, Pakistan, and New Zealand. This group is set to provide some of the most fiercely contested matches, as these teams have a rich history of competitive cricket and have produced some of the game’s finest players. The matchups between India, Pakistan, and New Zealand are sure to capture the imagination of cricket fans around the world.

Group B consists of Afghanistan, England, Australia, and South Africa. This group brings together a blend of experienced teams and rising stars, all eager to showcase their talents. With the powerhouses of England and Australia, along with South Africa's formidable side and the ever-improving Afghanistan, Group B promises to be equally competitive. The tournament will officially begin on February 19th in Karachi, with the home team, Pakistan, taking on New Zealand in the opening match. Fans are eagerly anticipating this clash as it sets the tone for what will be an unforgettable Champions Trophy.

ICC Champions Trophy 2025 squads

India squad: Rohit Sharma (c), Shubman Gill, Virat Kohli, Shreyas Iyer, KL Rahul, Rishabh Pant, Hardik Pandya, Axar Patel, Washington Sundar, Kuldeep Yadav, Harshit Rana, Mohd. Shami, Arshdeep Singh, Ravindra Jadeja, Varun Chakaravarthy.

Bangladesh squad: Nazmul Hossain Shanto (c), Soumya Sarkar, Tanzid Hasan, Tawhid Hridoy, Mushfiqur Rahim, MD Mahmud Ullah, Jaker Ali Anik, Mehidy Hasan Miraz, Rishad Hossain, Taskin Ahmed, Mustafizur Rahman, Parvez Hossai Emon, Nasum Ahmed, Tanzim Hasan Sakib, Nahid Rana.

New Zealand squad: Mitchell Santner (c), Michael Bracewell, Mark Chapman, Devon Conway, Lockie Ferguson, Matt Henry, Tom Latham, Daryl Mitchell, Will O’Rourke, Glenn Phillips, Rachin Ravindra, Ben Sears, Nathan Smith, Kane Williamson, Will Young.

Pakistan squad: Mohammad Rizwan (c), Babar Azam, Fakhar Zaman, Kamran Ghulam, Saud Shakeel, Tayyab Tahir, Faheem Ashraf, Khushdil Shah, Salman Ali Agha, Usman Khan, Abrar Ahmed, Haris Rauf, Mohammad Hasnain, Naseem Shah, Shaheen Shah Afridi.

Afghanistan squad: Hashmatullah Shahidi (c), Ibrahim Zadran, Rahmanullah Gurbaz, Sediqullah Atal, Rahmat Shah, Ikram Alikhil, Gulbadin Naib, Azmatullah Omarzai, Mohammad Nabi, Rashid Khan, AM Ghazanfar, Noor Ahmad, Fazalhaq Farooqi, Farid Malik, Naveed Zadran. Reserves: Darwish Rasooli, Nangyal Kharoti, Bilal Sami

England squad: Jos Buttler (c), Jofra Archer, Gus Atkinson, Jacob Bethell, Harry Brook, Brydon Carse, Ben Duckett, Jamie Overton, Jamie Smith, Liam Livingstone, Adil Rashid, Joe Root, Saqib Mahmood, Phil Salt, Mark Wood

Australia squad: Steve Smith (c), Sean Abbott, Alex Carey, Ben Dwarshuis, Nathan Ellis, Jake Fraser-McGurk, Aaron Hardie, Travis Head, Josh Inglis, Spencer Johnson, Marnus Labuschagne, Glenn Maxwell, Tanveer Sangha, Matthew Short, Adam Zampa. Travelling reserve: Cooper Connolly.

South Africa squad: Temba Bavuma (c), Tony de Zorzi, Marco Jansen, Heinrich Klaasen, Keshav Maharaj, Aiden Markram, David Miller, Wiaan Mulder, Lungi Ngidi, Kagiso Rabada, Ryan Rickelton, Tabraiz Shamsi, Tristan Stubbs, Rassie van der Dussen, Corbin Bosch. Travelling reserve: Kwena Maphaka

2025 ICC Champions Trophy schedule

ICC Champions Trophy 2025 live streaming

The ICC Champions Trophy 2025 will be available for viewers to enjoy both digitally and on television. Fans can stream all the action live on Hotstar, ensuring that they don’t miss a moment of the thrilling tournament. For those who prefer watching on television, the matches will be broadcasted on the Star Sports Network, offering wide coverage across multiple channels.