The 2025 ICC Champions Trophy will commence on February 19, with Pakistan facing New Zealand in Karachi.
The tournament will feature eight teams divided into two groups of four. A total of 12 group-stage matches will be played, followed by the semifinals and final.
As the host nation, Pakistan secured automatic qualification, while the remaining seven teams — India, Australia, South Africa, New Zealand, England, Bangladesh, and Afghanistan — earned their spots by finishing in the top seven at the 2023 ODI World Cup.
Afghanistan will make its debut in the tournament, while former champion Sri Lanka failed to qualify.
Champions Trophy 2025 Groups
Group A: India, Pakistan, New Zealand, Bangladesh.
Group B: Australia, England, South Africa, Afghanistan.