Cricket’s biggest showdown is making a comeback after eight years! The ICC tournament rewards 2025 returns with a record-breaking $6.9 million prize pool, a 53% increase from the last edition in 2017, promising huge rewards for top teams. Adding to the excitement, this tournament will be historic, as Pakistan hosts an ICC event for the first time since the 1996 Cricket World Cup, setting the stage for an unforgettable competition.
Prize Money Breakdown for ICC Champions Trophy 2025
Here’s how the champions trophy prize money will be distributed:
Winners: $2.24 million
Runners-up: $1.12 million
Semi-finalists (losing teams): $560,000 each
Fifth & sixth place: $350,000 each
Seventh & eighth place: $140,000 each
Tournament Schedule: When Does ICC Champions Trophy 2025 Begin?
The ICC Champions Trophy 2025 will begin on Wednesday, February 19, and end on March 9. Every match will be crucial as teams fight to progress through a tough format. The tournament will start in Karachi, where host nation Pakistan will face New Zealand.
The ICC Men’s Champions Trophy will be held every four years, bringing together the top eight ODI teams from around the world. Meanwhile, the Women’s Champions Trophy will debut in 2027, featuring a T20 format.
India’s Matches Set for Dubai Due to Travel Restrictions
Due to travel restrictions, India’s matches will not be played in Pakistan. Instead, they will play all their group-stage games in Dubai. India’s campaign begins against Bangladesh on February 20, followed by a high-profile match against Pakistan on February 23, and finishes with a game against New Zealand on March 2.
ICC Chairman’s Remarks on the Historic 2025 Tournament
ICC Chairman Jay Shah commented, “The ICC Men’s Champions Trophy 2025 is a crucial moment for cricket, marking the return of a tournament that showcases the best ODI talent, where every match matters. The generous prize fund reflects the ICC’s continued dedication to investing in the sport and upholding the global prestige of our events.”
He added, “This tournament not only offers financial rewards but also fuels intense competition, captures the imagination of fans worldwide, and plays an important role in helping cricket grow and remain strong for generations to come.”
Super Over to Decide Tied Matches
The standard rules and regulations for ODI matches will apply to all games in the tournament. If a match ends in a tie, a super-over will be played to decide the winner. Each team will get one extra over, and the team that wins this one-over contest will be declared the winner.
What’s Next?
As the countdown to the Champion Trophy 2025 begins, all eyes will be on Pakistan, where the world’s best teams will compete for the prestigious title and a record-breaking prize pool.
The excitement is building as top cricketing nations prepare to battle it out in what promises to be a thrilling tournament.
With high stakes and fierce competition, every match will be crucial, and the players will be giving their best to secure their spot in history. From thrilling group-stage clashes to intense knockouts, fans can expect non-stop action.
Stay tuned for more updates as the tournament unfolds!