After an eight-year gap, the ICC Champions Trophy is back, with Pakistan and Dubai hosting the event. Initially, Pakistan was set to be the sole host, but India’s decision not to travel led to their matches being shifted to Dubai. The agreement between the BCCI, PCB, and ICC now establishes neutral venues for future India-Pakistan encounters.
As defending champions and hosts, Pakistan has a strong position in the tournament. This article covers Pakistan’s historical performance, squad details, and schedule for the 2025 edition.
Pakistan’s Performance in ICC Champions Trophy (1998-2017)
| Year | Result | Matches | Wins |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1998 | Semi-finals | 2 | 1 |
| 2000 | Semi-finals | 2 | 1 |
| 2002 | Group Stage | 2 | 0 |
| 2004 | Group Stage | 2 | 0 |
| 2006 | Semi-finals | 3 | 2 |
| 2009 | Semi-finals | 3 | 2 |
| 2013 | Group Stage | 3 | 0 |
| 2017 | Champions | 5 | 4 |
| Total | 20 | 10 |
Pakistan’s Schedule for ICC Champions Trophy 2025
Pakistan will play three group-stage matches. The tournament opener will feature Pakistan against New Zealand, followed by a high-stakes match against India, and the final group game against Bangladesh.
| Date | Match | Venue | Time (IST) |
| 19 Feb 2025 | Pakistan vs New Zealand | Karachi | 2:30 PM |
| 23 Feb 2025 | Pakistan vs India | Dubai | 2:30 PM |
| 27 Feb 2025 | Pakistan vs Bangladesh | Rawalpindi | 2:30 PM |
Pakistan Squad for ICC Champions Trophy 2025
The Pakistan squad for the tournament has seen notable exclusions, leading to debates over selection choices.
| Player Name | Role |
| Mohammad Rizwan (c) | Wicketkeeper Batter |
| Babar Azam | Batter |
| Fakhar Zaman | Opening Batter |
| Saud Shakeel | Middle-order Batter |
| Tayyab Tahir | Middle-order Batter |
| Usman Khan | Top-order Batter |
| Salman Agha | All-rounder |
| Faheem Ashraf | Bowling All-rounder |
| Kamran Ghulam | All-rounder |
| Khushdil Shah | All-rounder |
| Abrar Ahmed | Bowler |
| Haris Rauf | Bowler |
| Mohammad Hasnain | Bowler |
| Naseem Shah | Bowler |
| Shaheen Shah Afridi | Bowler |
Pakistan’s Champions Trophy Journey
Pakistan has had mixed results in the Champions Trophy. The team reached the semi-finals in 1998 and 2000 but failed to progress further. In 2002 and 2004, they were eliminated in the group stage.
A revival came in 2009 when Pakistan reached the semi-finals, though they were eliminated by West Indies. The 2013 campaign was a disaster, with Pakistan losing all matches.
The breakthrough arrived in 2017, when Pakistan secured their first-ever Champions Trophy title, defeating India by 180 runs in the final.
Pakistan’s Champions Trophy Records
| Category | Stat | Details |
| Titles | 1 | 2017 |
| Win Rate | 50% | |
| Most Runs | Fakhar Zaman | 338 runs (2017 edition) |
| Most Wickets | Hasan Ali | 13 wickets (2017) |
| Highest Score | Fakhar Zaman | 114 vs India (2017 Final) |
| Best Bowling | Umar Gul | 5/6 vs New Zealand (2009) |
| Biggest Win | 180 runs | vs India (2017 Final) |
| Lowest Total | 165 | vs India (2013) |
Complete ICC Champions Trophy 2025 Schedule
| Date | Match | Venue | Time (IST) |
| 19 Feb 2025 | Pakistan vs New Zealand | Karachi, Pakistan | 2:30 PM |
| 20 Feb 2025 | Bangladesh vs India | Dubai, UAE | 2:30 PM |
| 21 Feb 2025 | Afghanistan vs South Africa | Karachi, Pakistan | 2:30 PM |
| 22 Feb 2025 | Australia vs England | Lahore, Pakistan | 2:30 PM |
| 23 Feb 2025 | Pakistan vs India | Dubai, UAE | 2:30 PM |
| 24 Feb 2025 | Bangladesh vs New Zealand | Rawalpindi, Pakistan | 2:30 PM |
| 25 Feb 2025 | Australia vs South Africa | Rawalpindi, Pakistan | 2:30 PM |
| 26 Feb 2025 | Afghanistan vs England | Lahore, Pakistan | 2:30 PM |
| 27 Feb 2025 | Pakistan vs Bangladesh | Rawalpindi, Pakistan | 2:30 PM |
| 28 Feb 2025 | Afghanistan vs Australia | Lahore, Pakistan | 2:30 PM |
| 1 Mar 2025 | South Africa vs England | Karachi, Pakistan | 2:30 PM |
| 2 Mar 2025 | New Zealand vs India | Dubai, UAE | 2:30 PM |
| 4 Mar 2025 | Semi-Final 1 (A1 vs B2) | Dubai, UAE | 2:30 PM |
| 5 Mar 2025 | Semi-Final 2 (A2 vs B1) | Lahore, Pakistan | 2:30 PM |
| 9 Mar 2025 | Final | Lahore/Dubai* | 2:30 PM |