The ICC Champions Trophy 2025 is set to kick off on February 19 in Karachi, with hosts Pakistan taking on New Zealand in the tournament opener. The highly anticipated clash between arch-rivals India and Pakistan is scheduled for February 23 at the Dubai International Cricket Stadium, as per the International Cricket Council’s (ICC) announcement.
This edition of the Champions Trophy features matches across four venues: Karachi, Lahore, Rawalpindi, and Dubai, with India’s games being hosted exclusively at the neutral venue of Dubai. The final is slated for March 9, with the location dependent on the finalists.
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Tournament Format
- Group A: Bangladesh, India, New Zealand, Pakistan
- Group B: Afghanistan, Australia, England, South Africa
Each team will play three group-stage matches, with the top two teams from each group advancing to the semi-finals.
India’s Schedule
- February 20, 2025: India vs. Bangladesh – Dubai International Cricket Stadium, Dubai
- February 23, 2025: India vs. Pakistan – Dubai International Cricket Stadium, Dubai
- March 2, 2025: India vs. New Zealand – Dubai International Cricket Stadium, Dubai
Full Schedule
Group Stage Matches
- February 19: Pakistan vs. New Zealand – National Stadium, Karachi
- February 20: Bangladesh vs. India – Dubai International Cricket Stadium, Dubai
- February 21: Afghanistan vs. South Africa – National Stadium, Karachi
- February 22: Australia vs. England – Gaddafi Stadium, Lahore
- February 23: Pakistan vs. India – Dubai International Cricket Stadium, Dubai
- February 24: Bangladesh vs. New Zealand – Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium, Rawalpindi
- February 25: Australia vs. South Africa – Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium, Rawalpindi
- February 26: Afghanistan vs. England – Gaddafi Stadium, Lahore
- February 27: Pakistan vs. Bangladesh – Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium, Rawalpindi
- February 28: Afghanistan vs. Australia – Gaddafi Stadium, Lahore
- March 1: South Africa vs. England – National Stadium, Karachi
- March 2: New Zealand vs. India – Dubai International Cricket Stadium, Dubai
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- Champions Trophy 2025 Schedule: India-Pakistan Clash on February 23 in Dubai.
Knockout Stage
- March 4: Semi-final 1 – Dubai International Cricket Stadium, Dubai (India to play if they qualify)
- March 5: Semi-final 2 – Gaddafi Stadium, Lahore (Pakistan to play if they qualify)
- March 9: Final – Gaddafi Stadium, Lahore (If India qualifies, the final will be held in Dubai).
Key Highlights
- The India-Pakistan clash promises to be the marquee event of the group stage.
- Matches will commence at 14:00 Pakistan Standard Time (PST).
- The tournament ensures a neutral venue setup for India’s matches due to geopolitical considerations.
- The last-minute scheduling resolves the deadlock over hosting arrangements, maintaining fairness for both nations.
Fans can expect intense action and thrilling cricket as the world’s top teams compete for the coveted Champions Trophy title.