Champions Trophy 2025

The ICC Champions Trophy is a prestigious international cricket tournament held every four years, featuring the top eight ranked teams in the world. It’s often referred to as the “Mini World Cup” due to its similarity in format to the Cricket World Cup, but with fewer teams and a shorter duration ¹. The tournament typically lasts around two and a half weeks, with teams competing in a round-robin format followed by knockout stages.

Tournament Format

The Champions Trophy has undergone changes in its format over the years. Initially, it was a knockout tournament, but from 2002 onwards, it has featured a round-robin format with two groups of four teams each. The top two teams from each group progress to the semi-finals, followed by the final.

History and Winners

The first Champions Trophy was held in Bangladesh in 1998, with South Africa emerging as the winners. Since then, the tournament has been held in various countries, with Australia and India being the most successful teams, having won the trophy twice each ¹. Other winners include Pakistan, Sri Lanka, West Indies, and New Zealand.

Upcoming Tournaments

The next ICC Champions Trophy is scheduled to take place in Pakistan in 2025, followed by India in 2029.