ICC Champions Trophy 2025: Schedule Announced, India vs Pakistan Clash in Dubai
ICC Champions Trophy 2025 will begin on 19 Feb 2025 with final to be played on 9 Mar 2025.
The ICC has officially released the schedule for the highly anticipated ICC Champions Trophy 2025, set to take place from 19 February to 9 March. The tournament will feature eight of the top teams from the ICC Men’s Cricket World Cup 2023 standings, battling it out across four venues in Pakistan and Dubai.
The Champions Trophy 2025 will feature 15 day-night matches, including group stages, semi-finals, and the final. With Pakistan hosting the tournament, matches will be played in Karachi, Lahore, Rawalpindi, and Dubai.
- Dates: 19 February – 9 March 2025
- Final Venue: Lahore (or Dubai if India qualifies)
- Format: Two groups of four, followed by knockouts
The finale is scheduled for 9 March in Lahore. However, if India qualifies, the final will be shifted to Dubai.
Champions Trophy 2025 Groups
The teams have been divided into two groups:
- Group A: Pakistan, India, New Zealand, Bangladesh
- Group B: Australia, South Africa, England, Afghanistan
India vs Pakistan – Chamipons Trophy 2025 Match
The much-awaited India vs Pakistan clash is scheduled for 23 February in Dubai. However, the tournament will open with Pakistan taking on New Zealand in Karachi on 19 February. Traditional rivals Australia and England will face off on 22 February in Lahore.
Chamipons Trophy 2025 Knockouts
The semi-finals will be played on 4 March in Dubai and 5 March in Lahore, with reserve days in place. The final is scheduled for 9 March, with a reserve day on 10 March. However, Dubai will be the venue in knockout if India qualifies. All matches will be day-night fixtures, catering to fans across time zones.
ICC Chamipons Trophy 2025 Full Schedule
| Date | Match | Venue |
|---|---|---|
| 19 February | Pakistan v New Zealand | Karachi, Pakistan |
| 20 February | Bangladesh v India | Dubai |
| 21 February | Afghanistan v South Africa | Karachi, Pakistan |
| 22 February | Australia v England | Lahore, Pakistan |
| 23 February | Pakistan v India | Dubai |
| 24 February | Bangladesh v New Zealand | Rawalpindi, Pakistan |
| 25 February | Australia v South Africa | Rawalpindi, Pakistan |
| 26 February | Afghanistan v England | Lahore, Pakistan |
| 27 February | Pakistan v Bangladesh | Rawalpindi, Pakistan |
| 28 February | Afghanistan v Australia | Lahore, Pakistan |
| 1 March | South Africa v England | Karachi, Pakistan |
| 2 March | New Zealand v India | Dubai |
| 4 March | Semi-final 1 | Dubai |
| 5 March | Semi-final 2 | Lahore, Pakistan |
| 9 March | Final | Lahore |
Note: Venue will be shifted to Dubai if India qualifies for the final.
