The ICC Champions Trophy 2025 is set to begin on February 19, with matches taking place in Pakistan and the UAE. This ninth edition of the tournament will showcase eight top ODI teams and is the first Champions Trophy since 2017. Defending champions Pakistan will host the event, while India will play all their games in Dubai, UAE, under a hybrid model arrangement.
What is first match of Champions Trophy 2025?
The tournament’s opening match will feature hosts Pakistan facing New Zealand in Karachi on February 19, kicking off an exciting competition that will culminate in the final on March 9.
When will Champions Trophy 2025 begin?
The tournament will begin on February 19, with the final set to take place on March 9.
Champions Trophy Live Streaming
The matches will be available for live streaming on the JioHotstar app and website starting at 2:00 PM IST.
Pakistan vs New Zealand Squads
Pakistan: 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.
New Zealand: 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.
