ICC Champions Trophy 2025 begins in Karachi on February 19. Defending champions Pakistan will host the tournament. India will play all their matches in Dubai, United Arab Emirates. The final will take place on March 9 but the venue is unclear. The total prize pool is $6.9 million, marking a 53 percent increase from 2017. Prize money has increased significantly for this edition when compared to last. The winners will receive $2.24 million, runners-up $1.12 million, and losing semi-finalists $560,000 each. The teams are divided into two groups. Group A consists of Pakistan, India, Bangladesh, and New Zealand. Group B includes Australia, Afghanistan, England, and South Africa. Afghanistan are making their Champions Trophy debut after their impressive performance in the ODI World Cup, where they defeated England, Pakistan, and Sri Lanka. The biggest absentee in Pakistan and Dubai are the 2004 champions West Indies. India start their campaign against Bangladesh in Dubai on February 20, followed by the blockbuster against Pakistan (February 23) The same weekend will feature World Cup champions Australia against England. The semi-finals are scheduled for March 4 and 5 in Dubai and Lahore. However, if India qualify, the final will be played in Dubai.
