A lookback at biggest talking points and the moments that mattered the most in the tournament’s 27-year history.

The ICC Champions Trophy 2025 marks the tournament's return after an eight-year hiatus and is set to take place in Pakistan, starting February 19th. As the host nation and defending champions, Pakistan will compete against seven of the world's best teams to retain their title.

The only other Indian batter with over 600 Champions Trophy runs is Rahul Dravid. The batting talisman featured in 19 CT games where he managed a total of 627 runs at an impressive average of 48.23. Though he failed to hammer a single century at the event, his tally includes six fifties.

How have the teams shaped up and who will lead them? All to know about the eight nations competing in the tournament.

This tournament marks the first time Pakistan will host an ICC event since 1996. However, India will play all their matches in Dubai owing to security concerns related to travelling to Pakistan.

Afghanistan, South Africa and Bangladesh will feature in the ICC Champions Trophy 2025 warm-up games on February 14 and 17 respectively. Afghanistan will also play a warm-up game against New Zealand on February 16.

The elite one-day international (ODI) tournament’s last winners, Pakistan, are playing host to their first ICC event since the 50-over World Cup in 1996. The world’s top eight men’s teams will compete in the 19-day tournament (February 19 until March 9), which will also see archrivals Pakistan and India face-off in the group stage.