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: 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: Semifinals Semifinal 1: Pakistan vs. Australia (March 22, Lahore) Semifinal 2: India vs. South Africa (March 23, Rawalpindi) Final: Australia vs. South Africa (March 29, Karachi) 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 What’s Next? 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! 🏆 You Might Also Like: