Host: Pakistan | Dates: March 1–29, 2025
The 2025 ICC Champions Trophy brought together the world’s top 8 ODI teams for a month of high-octane cricket. From nail-biting group clashes to a historic final, here’s the full recap of the tournament.
Group Stage Breakdown
Teams: India, Australia, Pakistan, England, South Africa, New Zealand, Sri Lanka, Bangladesh
Group A
| Team | Matches | Wins | Losses | Points | NRR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pakistan | 3 | 3 | 0 | 6 | +1.45 |
| South Africa | 3 | 2 | 1 | 4 | +0.82 |
| England | 3 | 1 | 2 | 2 | -0.30 |
| Bangladesh | 3 | 0 | 3 | 0 | -1.90 |
Key Matches:
- Pakistan vs. England (March 5, Lahore): Pakistan won by 28 runs (PAK 315/6 | ENG 287/9). Player of the Match: Shaheen Afridi (4/45).
- South Africa vs. Bangladesh (March 10, Karachi): SA won by 145 runs (SA 334/5 | BAN 189). Player of the Match: Heinrich Klaasen (124* off 89).
Group B
| Team | Matches | Wins | Losses | Points | NRR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| India | 3 | 2 | 1 | 4 | +1.10 |
| Australia | 3 | 2 | 1 | 4 | +0.75 |
| New Zealand | 3 | 1 | 2 | 2 | -0.20 |
| Sri Lanka | 3 | 1 | 2 | 2 | -1.65 |
Key Matches:
- India vs. Australia (March 7, Rawalpindi): India won by 6 wickets (AUS 288 | IND 292/4). Player of the Match: Shubman Gill (112*).
- New Zealand vs. Sri Lanka (March 12, Karachi): SL won by 3 wickets (NZ 245 | SL 249/7). Player of the Match: Wanindu Hasaranga (4/39 & 41*).
Semifinals
Semifinal 1: Pakistan vs. Australia (March 22, Lahore)
- Result: Australia won by 18 runs.
- AUS 307/8 (Travis Head 98, Pat Cummins 3/52)
- PAK 289 (Babar Azam 89, Adam Zampa 4/47)
- Player of the Match: Travis Head.
Semifinal 2: India vs. South Africa (March 23, Rawalpindi)
- Result: South Africa won by 5 runs (DLS).
- SA 298/7 (Quinton de Kock 121, Jasprit Bumrah 3/55)
- IND 293/8 (Virat Kohli 95, Kagiso Rabada 4/62)
- Player of the Match: Quinton de Kock.
Final: Australia vs. South Africa (March 29, Karachi)
- Result: Australia won by 22 runs to claim their 3rd Champions Trophy.
- AUS 296/7 (Mitchell Marsh 110*, Anrich Nortje 3/58)
- SA 274 (Aiden Markram 87, Josh Hazlewood 4/44)
- Player of the Match: Mitchell Marsh.
- Player of the Tournament: Mitchell Marsh (389 runs, 8 wickets).
Tournament Highlights
| Category | Winner | Stats |
|---|---|---|
| Top Run-Scorer | Quinton de Kock (SA) | 432 runs |
| Top Wicket-Taker | Shaheen Afridi (PAK) | 15 wickets |
| Emerging Star | Gerald Coetzee (SA) | 12 wickets at 22.5 |
| Best Knock | Travis Head (AUS) | 143 vs. England (Group Stage) |
Key Takeaways
- Australia’s Redemption: After a poor 2023 ODI World Cup, they dominated crunch moments.
- South Africa’s Rise: Broke their “chokers” tag with a thrilling semifinal win.
- Pakistan’s Bowling Brilliance: Shaheen Afridi and Naseem Shah took 28 wickets combined.
- India’s Heartbreak: Fell short in the semifinal despite Kohli’s heroics.
What’s Next?
- 2027 ODI World Cup: Qualifiers begin in late 2025.
- T20 Leagues: IPL (April 2025) and The Hundred (July 2025).
Final Word: The 2025 Champions Trophy had it all—drama, upsets, and a fairytale finish for Australia. Cricket fans, mark your calendars for the next ICC showdown! 🏆
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