As teams prepare for the ICC Champions Trophy 2025, several nations have key ODI matches scheduled in the lead-up to the tournament. These matches provide crucial opportunities for teams to fine-tune their squads and strategies. Key fixtures include bilateral series, as well as one-off ODIs, where teams like India, Australia, England, and others will aim to build momentum ahead of the tournament. With these upcoming ODIs, teams will be testing combinations, form, and leadership, making these matches vital for preparations.
The ICC Champions Trophy 2025 is scheduled to take place from February 19 to March 9.
The ICC Champions Trophy 2025 is set to take place from February 19 to March 9, marking the highly anticipated return of the tournament after an eight-year hiatus, with the last edition held in 2017 in England.
The tournament will kick off on February 19 in Karachi and conclude with the final on March 9 in Lahore. However, if India qualifies, the final will be held in Dubai. Due to security concerns, India will play all their matches in Dubai and will not travel to Pakistan.
This edition will feature eight teams divided into two groups: Group A consisting of India, Bangladesh, New Zealand, and defending champions Pakistan, and Group B featuring England, Australia, South Africa, and Afghanistan.
As the tournament approaches, let’s take a look at the number of ODI matches each participating team is scheduled to play from January 9, 2025, until the start of the competition.
ICC Champions Trophy 2025,Remaining ODI matches of all participating teams
England
England will play three ODIs before the ICC Champions Trophy, starting with a three-match series in India from February 6. The first match will be held in Nagpur, followed by Cuttack on February 9, and concluding in Ahmedabad on February 12.
New Zealand
New Zealand has three ODIs remaining before the Champions Trophy. They will host Sri Lanka in Auckland on January 11 for the final ODI of the ongoing series. They’ll then participate in the Pakistan Tri-Nation series in Multan, facing Pakistan on February 8 and South Africa on February 10. If they qualify for the final, they will play one more game.
South Africa
South Africa will travel to Pakistan in February for the Tri-Nation series against Pakistan and New Zealand. They’ll face New Zealand on February 10 and Pakistan on February 12, both in Multan. They may also play an additional match if they qualify for the final on February 14.
Bangladesh
As of January 9, 2025, Bangladesh has no ODIs scheduled before the Champions Trophy. They will play warm-up matches before facing India in the tournament’s second game on February 20 in Dubai.
Afghanistan
Afghanistan has no scheduled ODIs before the Champions Trophy as of January 9, 2025. They will play warm-up matches before their third game of the tournament against South Africa on February 21 in Karachi.
Pakistan
Pakistan will host South Africa and New Zealand in a Tri-Nation series before the Champions Trophy. They’ll face New Zealand in Multan on February 8 and South Africa on February 12. They could play one more match if they qualify for the final on February 14.
Australia
Australia has only one ODI before the Champions Trophy. They will play Sri Lanka in Galle on February 13.
India
India will play a three-match ODI series against England in February before the Champions Trophy. The series will begin in Nagpur on February 6, followed by matches in Cuttack on February 9 and Ahmedabad on February 12.