| Category | Player Name | Role |
|---|
| BATTERS | Babar Azam | Batter |
| Fakhar Zaman | Batter |
| Tayyab Tahir | Batter |
| Khushdil Shah | Batter |
| ALL ROUNDERS | Kamran Ghulam | Batting Allrounder |
| Saud Shakeel | Batting Allrounder |
| Salman Agha | Batting Allrounder |
| Faheem Ashraf | Bowling Allrounder |
| WICKET KEEPERS | Mohammad Rizwan (C) | WK-Batter |
| Usman Khan | WK-Batter |
| BOWLERS | Abrar Ahmed | Bowler |
| Haris Rauf | Bowler |
| Mohammad Hasnain | Bowler |
| Naseem Shah | Bowler |
| Shaheen Afridi | Bowler |
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Mohammad Rizwan (c), Babar Azam, Fakhar Zaman, Kamran Ghulam, Saud Shakeel, Usman Khan, Salman Agha, Abrar Ahmed, Naseem Shah, Mohammad Hasnain, Shaheen Afridi
Pakistan match schedule in ICC Champions trophy 2025 (CT 2025)
| Date | Day | Match Details | Venue | Match Start Time (GMT) | Match Start Time (Local) |
|---|
| Feb 19 | Wed | Pakistan vs New Zealand, 1st Match, Group A | National Stadium, Karachi | 09:00 AM GMT | 02:00 PM LOCAL |
| Feb 23 | Sun | Pakistan vs India, 5th Match, Group A | Dubai International Cricket Stadium, Dubai | 09:00 AM GMT | 01:00 PM LOCAL |
| Feb 27 | Thu | Pakistan vs Bangladesh, 9th Match, Group A | Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium, Rawalpindi | 09:00 AM GMT | 02:00 PM LOCAL |
Pakistan’s Performance in the ICC Champions Trophy
The ICC Champions Trophy was a prestigious One Day International (ODI) tournament organized by the International Cricket Council (ICC) from 1998 to 2017. It was considered the second most significant 50-over tournament after the ICC Cricket World Cup. Pakistan, one of the most unpredictable and exciting cricketing nations, participated in all editions of the tournament and had a remarkable journey that culminated in their historic title win in 2017.
🏏 1998 ICC KnockOut Trophy (Bangladesh)
The 1998 Champions Trophy (then called the ICC KnockOut Trophy) was the first major ICC ODI tournament after the 1996 World Cup. Pakistan entered as a strong side with a formidable bowling attack, including Wasim Akram, Waqar Younis, and Saqlain Mushtaq.
- Pakistan’s Performance: Pakistan faced West Indies in the quarter-finals, where Brian Lara’s brilliance with the bat helped West Indies knock out Pakistan. It was a disappointing early exit for the team.
Result: Quarter-finals (Lost to West Indies)
🏏 2000 ICC KnockOut Trophy (Kenya)
The 2000 edition, held in Nairobi, Kenya, was played in a knockout format. Pakistan had a strong squad, including Saeed Anwar, Inzamam-ul-Haq, and Shoaib Akhtar.
- Quarter-final: Pakistan defeated Sri Lanka convincingly, with their fast bowlers dismantling the opposition.
- Semi-final: Pakistan faced New Zealand but lost despite setting a strong target. New Zealand, led by Chris Cairns, chased down the target and knocked out Pakistan.
Result: Semi-finals (Lost to New Zealand)
🏏 2002 ICC Champions Trophy (Sri Lanka)
The 2002 Champions Trophy in Sri Lanka was played in a different format, featuring group stages before the knockouts.
- Group Stage: Pakistan performed well, winning against Netherlands and Sri Lanka to qualify for the semi-finals.
- Semi-final vs. India: Pakistan faced their arch-rivals India but struggled to put up a big total. India’s batting, led by Virender Sehwag, chased down the target easily, ending Pakistan’s journey.
Result: Semi-finals (Lost to India)
🏏 2004 ICC Champions Trophy (England)
The 2004 Champions Trophy in England was a disappointment for Pakistan.
- Group Stage: Pakistan was eliminated early after a shocking loss to India and an inconsistent batting performance in their matches.
- Key Players: Shoaib Akhtar bowled with extreme pace, but the team’s overall performance was below expectations.
Result: Eliminated in the Group Stage
🏏 2006 ICC Champions Trophy (India)
The 2006 Champions Trophy, held in India, saw Pakistan bounce back with strong performances.
- Group Stage: Pakistan registered victories against Sri Lanka and New Zealand to qualify for the semi-finals.
- Semi-final vs. West Indies: Pakistan’s batting collapsed, and Chris Gayle’s brilliant innings saw West Indies defeat Pakistan to enter the final.
Result: Semi-finals (Lost to West Indies)
🏏 2009 ICC Champions Trophy (South Africa)
The 2009 edition in South Africa was another strong campaign for Pakistan, led by captain Younis Khan.
- Group Stage: Pakistan topped their group, defeating India and West Indies.
- Semi-final vs. New Zealand: Pakistan failed to defend their total, as New Zealand’s Grant Elliott guided his team to a win.
Result: Semi-finals (Lost to New Zealand)
🏏 2013 ICC Champions Trophy (England & Wales)
Pakistan had a disastrous campaign in the 2013 Champions Trophy under captain Misbah-ul-Haq.
- Group Stage: Pakistan suffered three consecutive losses to India, South Africa, and West Indies.
- Weak Batting Lineup: Pakistan’s batting collapsed in all matches, failing to score competitive totals.
Result: Eliminated in the Group Stage
🏆 2017 ICC Champions Trophy (England & Wales) – Pakistan’s Greatest Triumph
The 2017 ICC Champions Trophy was a historic moment for Pakistan cricket. Coming into the tournament as the lowest-ranked team, Pakistan shocked the world by winning the trophy for the first time.
Road to Glory:
- Group Stage:
- Lost to India in the opening match (by 124 runs, DLS method).
- Defeated South Africa in a rain-affected match.
- Beat Sri Lanka in a thriller to qualify for the semi-finals.
- Semi-final vs. England:
- Pakistan stunned hosts England, restricting them to 211 and chasing it comfortably.
- Hasan Ali took 3 wickets, and Fakhar Zaman and Azhar Ali provided a strong opening partnership.
- Final vs. India (Historic Victory! 🏆)
- Pakistan played a flawless game in the final against arch-rivals India.
- Fakhar Zaman scored a brilliant 114 after being given a second chance due to a no-ball.
- Pakistan posted 338/4, their highest total in ICC tournament finals.
- Mohammad Amir destroyed India’s top order, dismissing Rohit Sharma, Virat Kohli, and Shikhar Dhawan early.
- India bowled out for 158, and Pakistan won by 180 runs, their largest-ever victory against India in an ICC event.
Key Players in 2017 Win:
- Fakhar Zaman (114 in Final)
- Mohammad Amir (3/16 in Final)
- Hasan Ali (Golden Ball Winner, Player of the Tournament)
- Babar Azam and Shoaib Malik (Key Contributions Throughout)
Result: 🏆 Champions (Defeated India in Final by 180 Runs)
🏏 Pakistan’s Overall Champions Trophy Record
- Total Appearances: 8
- Champions: 2017 🏆
- Semi-finalists: 1998, 2000, 2002, 2006, 2009
- Finalists: 2017
- Group Stage Exits: 2004, 2013
Pakistan’s 2017 Champions Trophy triumph remains one of the biggest moments in their cricket history. Despite inconsistent performances in earlier editions, their aggressive and fearless cricket in 2017 led them to their first and only Champions Trophy win.