The International Cricket Council (ICC) has officially announced the schedule and groups for the 2025 Champions Trophy. The tournament will begin on February 19, 2025, in Karachi, with the final scheduled for March 9, 2025.
Tournament Details:
The eight-team tournament will feature 15 matches, which will be held in Pakistan and Dubai. Three cities in Pakistan — Rawalpindi, Lahore, and Karachi — have been selected as the host cities, with three group matches to be played at each venue. Lahore will host the second semi-final and the final, though if India qualifies for the final, it will be played in Dubai.
India’s three group matches and the first semi-final will take place in Dubai.
Key Matches:
- On February 22, England will face Australia in Lahore, while on February 23, Pakistan will play India in a highly anticipated clash in Dubai.
Groupings:
- Group A: Pakistan, India, New Zealand, Bangladesh
- Group B: South Africa, Australia, Afghanistan, England
Full Schedule for the 2025 Champions Trophy:
- February 19: Pakistan vs. New Zealand, Karachi
- February 20: Bangladesh vs. India, Dubai
- February 21: Afghanistan vs. South Africa, Karachi
- February 22: Australia vs. England, Lahore
- February 23: Pakistan vs. India, Dubai
- February 24: Bangladesh vs. New Zealand, Rawalpindi
- February 25: Australia vs. South Africa, Rawalpindi
- February 26: Afghanistan vs. England, Lahore
- February 27: Pakistan vs. Bangladesh, Rawalpindi
- February 28: Afghanistan vs. Australia, Lahore
- March 1: South Africa vs. England, Karachi
- March 2: New Zealand vs. India, Dubai
- March 4: First Semi-final, Dubai
- March 5: Second Semi-final, Lahore
- March 9: Final, Lahore (if India qualifies, it will be held in Dubai)
- March 10: Reserve Day
All matches will be played as day-night fixtures.
