Exciting Times for Cricket Fans
The excitement is building as the ICC Champions Trophy 2025 kicks off this month. Fans across India are preparing to cheer for their favorite teams from the comfort of their homes. Live matches will be broadcast on the Star Sports Network, providing various channels to catch all the thrilling cricket action. Below, we have gathered information about the match schedule, TV channel numbers, and prices to ensure you have everything you need to enjoy the tournament.
First Match Details
Match Location and Timing
- Match: Pakistan vs New Zealand
- Date: February 19th, 2025
- Time: 2:30 PM IST
- Venue: National Stadium, Karachi
Star Sports Channel Numbers
To watch the matches, you’ll need to know the specific channel numbers based on your DTH provider. Here’s a breakdown:
Tata Play
- Star Sports First: Channel 497
- Star Sports 1: Channel 455
- Star Sports 1 HD: Channel 454
- Star Sports 2: Channel 457
- Star Sports 2 HD: Channel 456
- Star Sports 3: Channel 458
- Star Sports 1 Hindi: Channel 460
- Star Sports 1 Hindi HD: Channel 459
- Star Sports 1 Telugu: Channel 1446
- Star Sports 1 Tamil: Channel 1551
- Star Sports Select 1 HD: Channel 463
Airtel Digital TV
- Star Sports 1: Channel 277
- Star Sports 1 HD: Channel 278
- Star Sports 2: Channel 279
Dish TV
- Star Sports 1: Channel 603
- Star Sports 1 HD: Channel 602
Videocon D2H
- Star Sports 1: Channel 401
- Star Sports 2: Channel 403
Sun Direct
- Star Sports 1: Channel 500
- Star Sports 2: Channel 501
- Star Sports 1 Hindi HD: Channel 991
Pricing for Star Sports Channels
The cost of subscribing to Star Sports channels varies depending on the channel. Here’s a quick list of the prices for different channels:
- Star Sports 1: Rs 22.42
- Star Sports 2: Rs 10.62
- Star Sports 3: Rs 2.36
- Star Sports First: Rs 0.59
- Star Sports Select 2: Rs 11.80
- Star Sports Select 2 HD: Rs 17.70
- Star Sports 1 Hindi: Rs 22.42
You can opt to subscribe to these channels individually or as part of a sports pack from your DTH provider.
Complete Match Schedule
Here’s the complete schedule for the Champions Trophy matches:
| Match | Date | Time (IST) |
|---|---|---|
| Pakistan vs New Zealand | February 19th | 2:30 PM |
| Bangladesh vs India | February 20th | 2:30 PM |
| Afghanistan vs South Africa | February 21st | 2:30 PM |
| Australia vs England | February 22nd | 2:30 PM |
| Pakistan vs India | February 23rd | 2:30 PM |
| Bangladesh vs New Zealand | February 24th | 2:30 PM |
| Australia vs South Africa | February 25th | 2:30 PM |
| Afghanistan vs England | February 26th | 2:30 PM |
| Pakistan vs Bangladesh | February 27th | 2:30 PM |
| Afghanistan vs Australia | February 28th | 2:30 PM |
| South Africa vs England | March 1st | 2:30 PM |
| New Zealand vs India | March 2nd | 2:30 PM |
| Semi-final 1 | March 4th | 2:30 PM |
| Semi-final 2 | March 5th | 2:30 PM |
| Final | March 9th | 2:30 PM |
Indian Squad for Champions Trophy 2025
Here’s the list of players representing India in the tournament:
- Rohit Sharma (Captain)
- Shubman Gill (Vice-captain)
- Virat Kohli
- Shreyas Iyer
- KL Rahul
- Hardik Pandya
- Axar Patel
- Washington Sundar
- Kuldeep Yadav
- Jasprit Bumrah
- Mohammad Shami
- Arshdeep Singh
- Yashasvi Jaiswal
- Rishabh Pant
- Ravindra Jadeja
FAQs
How can I watch Champions Trophy 2025 matches online in India?
You can catch the matches online through the Disney+ Hotstar app or website.
Can I access Star Sports channels online?
If you have a TATA Play subscription, you can view channels on the TATA Play mobile app, which is useful if you’re away from your TV.
What languages will the commentary be available in?
Commentary for the matches will be available in English and several Indian languages, including Hindi, Tamil, Telugu, and Kannada.
As we gear up for the Champions Trophy 2025, make sure you have all the necessary information at hand to enjoy this exciting cricketing event. Whether you’re a die-hard fan or a casual viewer, this tournament promises thrilling matches and unforgettable moments!
