Champions Trophy 2025 will begin from February 19 and all eight nations will compete for the much-wanted trophy. India are recently returned from T20 World Cup 2024 success and it was Australia, who claimed last 50-over title in the guise of World Cup 2023. However, hosts Pakistan also seem strong in their method and will get the benefit since the tournament is being hosted by them. With the heat catching up, former Australia cricketer Michael Clarke has forecasted that Rohit Sharma will be the top run scorer in CT 2025. Apart from this, the former Australia captain also forecasted the semi-finalists, finalists and finally the champion of the tournament. To everyone's surprise, he has not supported Australia to lift the upcoming 50-over tournament and forecasted that India will lift the trophy. Here is what Clark said: “India, Pakistan, Australia and New Zealand—these are the teams I've got in my top four. My fingers are crossed for Australia, so I’m going to say Australia will be one of the finalists. And I think they will face India in the final. I think India is going to beat Australia in the final. I can’t believe that just came out of my mouth,” Also Read | WPL 2025: Priya Mishra’s Over of Brilliance Dismisses McGrath and Harris Champions Trophy 2025 schedule Date Matches Group Time Venue February 19 Pakistan vs New Zealand Group A 2:30 PM IST National Stadium, Karachi February 20 India vs Bangladesh Group A 2:30 PM IST Dubai International Stadium February 21 Afghanistan vs South Africa Group B 2:30 PM IST National Stadium, Karachi February 22 Australia vs England Group B 2:30 PM IST Gaddafi Stadium, Lahore February 23 India vs Pakistan Group A 2:30 PM IST Dubai International Stadium February 24 Bangladesh vs New Zealand Group A 2:30 PM IST Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium February 25 Australia vs South Africa Group B 2:30 PM IST Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium February 26 Afghanistan vs England Group B 2:30 PM IST Gaddafi Stadium, Lahore February 27 Pakistan vs Bangladesh Group A 2:30 PM IST Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium February 28 Australia vs Afghanistan Group B 2:30 PM IST Gaddafi Stadium, Lahore March 1 England vs South Africa Group B 2:30 PM IST National Stadium, Karachi March 2 India vs New Zealand Group A 2:30 PM IST Dubai International Stadium March 4 TBD Semifinal 1 2:30 PM IST Dubai International Stadium March 5 TBD Semifinal 2 2:30 PM IST Gaddafi Stadium, Lahore March 9 TBD Final 2:30 PM IST Gaddafi Stadium, Lahore/Dubai International Stadium