The ICC Champions Trophy 2025 is set to begin on February 19, marking the grand return of this prestigious ODI tournament after eight years. Hosted by Pakistan and UAE, the competition will see eight teams battle for glory in a round-robin format.
Defending champions Pakistan will look to retain their title against strong contenders like India, Australia, England, South Africa, New Zealand, Bangladesh, and Afghanistan. As the squad finalization deadline closed on February 11, some key players were excluded due to injuries and team strategies.
- Champions Trophy 2025 begins February 19 in Pakistan and UAE.
- Eight teams will compete for ODI supremacy.
- Final squads are locked, with several key exclusions due to injuries.
- Exciting matchups are expected with world-class talent on display.
- Pakistan aims to defend their title in home conditions.
Final Squads for ICC Champions Trophy 2025
Below is a list of all final squads along with notable changes made before the deadline.
India’s Final Squad
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.
Changes:
- Jasprit Bumrah was ruled out due to a lower back injury and replaced by Harshit Rana.
- Yashasvi Jaiswal was excluded to accommodate an extra spin option, Varun Chakaravarthy.
Australia’s Final Squad
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.
Changes:
- Mitchell Starc, Pat Cummins, Josh Hazlewood, and Mitchell Marsh were ruled out due to injuries.
- Marcus Stoinis retired from ODI cricket, leading to additional reshuffling.
England’s Final Squad
Squad: Jos Buttler (c), Jofra Archer, Gus Atkinson, Tom Banton, Harry Brook, Brydon Carse, Ben Duckett, Jamie Overton, Jamie Smith, Liam Livingstone, Adil Rashid, Joe Root, Saqib Mahmood, Phil Salt, Mark Wood.
Bangladesh’s Final Squad
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’s Final Squad
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’s Final Squad
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’s Final Squad
Squad: Hashmatullah Shahidi (c), Ibrahim Zadran, Rahmanullah Gurbaz, Sediqullah Atal, Rahmat Shah, Ikram Alikhil, Gulbadin Naib, Azmatullah Omarzai, Mohammad Nabi, Rashid Khan, Nangyal Kharoti, Noor Ahmad, Fazalhaq Farooqi, Farid Malik, Naveed Zadran.
Changes:
- Allah Gazanfar was ruled out due to a back injury and replaced by Nangyal Kharoti.
South Africa’s Final Squad
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.
Changes:
- Anrich Nortje withdrew due to a recurring back injury, and Corbin Bosch replaced him.
Tournament Format and Expectations
The Champions Trophy 2025 will feature an intense group stage, followed by the semi-finals and final. The teams are divided into two groups, and each team will play three matches in the group stage before the top teams advance to the knockout phase.
Potential Star Performers
- Virat Kohli (India): A legend in ODI cricket, Kohli’s experience and form make him a key asset.
- Babar Azam (Pakistan): The home conditions could favor Pakistan’s captain, making him a dangerous player.
- Jos Buttler (England): A proven match-winner with explosive batting ability.
- Rashid Khan (Afghanistan): His spin bowling can be lethal in UAE conditions.
- Steve Smith (Australia): With key players missing, Smith’s leadership will be crucial.
Why Champions Trophy 2025 is Special?
- Return after 8 years: The last edition was in 2017, making this comeback a thrilling prospect.
- Pakistan hosting after decades: Pakistan gets to host a major ICC event after a long time.
- ODI format revival: With T20 cricket dominating, this tournament brings back the classic 50-over battles.
The ICC Champions Trophy 2025 promises to be an exciting tournament with some of the best cricketing nations battling for glory. With powerful squads, thrilling matches, and intense rivalries, this edition is set to be unforgettable. Stay tuned for more updates!
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ICC Champions Trophy 2025 Matches
Pakistan vs New Zealand - 1st Match, Group A | Bangladesh vs India - 2nd Match, Group A | Afghanistan vs South Africa - 3rd Match, Group B | Australia vs England - 4th Match, Group B | Pakistan vs India - 5th Match, Group A | Bangladesh vs New Zealand - 6th Match, Group A | Australia vs South Africa - 7th Match, Group B | Afghanistan vs England - 8th Match, Group B | Pakistan vs Bangladesh - 9th Match, Group A | Afghanistan vs Australia - 10th Match, Group B | England vs South Africa - 11th Match, Group B | New Zealand vs India - 12th Match, Group A | TBA vs TBA, 1st Semi-Final | TBA vs TBA, 2nd Semi-Final | TBA vs TBA, Final |
ICC Champions Trophy 2025 Teams
PAKISTAN | NEW ZEALAND | BANGLADESH | INDIA | AFGHANISTAN | SOUTH AFRICA | AUSTRALIA | ENGLAND
