The ICC Champions Trophy returns after eight years on 19 February - here's everything you need to know about how it works.

Over the years, the ICC Champions Trophy has witnessed some of the greatest bowlers delivering match-winning performances on the big stage. From devastating pace attacks to masterful spin spells, these bowlers have shaped the tournament’s history.

Pakistan will kickstart the ICC Champions Trophy 2025 on February 19 against New Zealand in Karachi. The India vs Pakistan match is set for February 23 in Dubai. The final will be held on March 9 in Lahore or Dubai (if India qualify). On that note, let’s look at all the updated squads of the participating teams in the tournament.

Pakistan shocked India with a dominant win in the final, as Fakhar Zaman’s century and Amir’s bowling sealed their first Champions Trophy title. India looked set for victory, but Chris Cairns played a stunning innings to guide New Zealand to their first major ICC tournament win.

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The ICC Champions Trophy 2025 is all set to start from February 19 in Pakistan. This is the first time since 1996 ODI World Cup that Pakistan are hosting an ICC tournament.They had co-hosted the 1996 ODI WC along with India and Sri Lanka.

The ninth edition of the Champions Trophy 2025 gets underway on February 19, with Pakistan taking on New Zealand at the Gaddafi Stadium in Lahore. These two teams are placed in Group A alongside India and Bangladesh.