The proposed schedule of the ICC Champions Trophy 2025, which Pakistan will host, has been released. All matches will be played in Karachi, Rawalpindi and Lahore from February 19 to March 9, 2025. India-Pakistan teams will clash on March 1, 2025.
The Champions Trophy features the top 8 teams from the ODI World Cup 2023, divided into two groups of 4 teams each. The top 2 teams from each group will advance to the semi-finals, which will be played on March 5 and 6 in Karachi and Rawalpindi. The final, the culmination of an exciting tournament, will be played on March 9 in Lahore.
Group A includes Pakistan, India, Bangladesh and New Zealand, while Group B includes England, South Africa, Australia and Afghanistan.
According to the schedule, Pakistan will open the tournament against New Zealand on February 19 in Karachi, while India will face Bangladesh on February 20 in Lahore.
India will play all their group matches in Lahore, taking on New Zealand on February 23 and arch-rivals Pakistan on March 1.
England’s campaign will begin with a match against Australia in Lahore on February 22. They will play Afghanistan on February 25 and conclude the group stage against South Africa in Rawalpindi on March 2.
It should be noted that all the member countries have confirmed their support for the Champions Trophy to the ICC. The BCCI will decide after consulting the government.
Champions Trophy Proposed Schedule
February 19: New Zealand vs Pakistan – Karachi
February 20: Bangladesh vs India – Lahore
February 21: Afghanistan vs South Africa – Karachi
February 22: Australia vs England – Lahore
February 23: New Zealand vs India – Lahore
February 24: Pakistan vs Bangladesh – Rawalpindi
February 25: Afghanistan vs England – Lahore
February 26: Australia vs South Africa – Rawalpindi
February 27: Bangladesh vs New Zealand – Lahore
February 28: Afghanistan vs Australia – Rawalpindi
March 1: Pakistan vs India – Lahore
March 2: South Africa vs England – Rawalpindi
Semi Final March 5: TBC vs TBC – Karachi
Semi Final March 6: TBC vs TBC Rawalpindi
March 9 Final: TBC vs TBC – Lahore
