The ICC has officially revealed the fixtures for the 2025 Champions Trophy. The ninth edition of the tournament will run from 19 February to 9 March. Hosted in Pakistan and Dubai, this eight-team competition will feature 15 day-night matches over 19 days.
Karachi, Lahore, and Rawalpindi in Pakistan will host group stage matches, while Dubai will be the venue for India’s games. Lahore is set to host the final unless India qualifies, in which case it will be shifted to Dubai. Both the semi-finals and the final include reserve days for weather interruptions.
The opening match is scheduled for 19 February in Karachi, where hosts Pakistan will face New Zealand. The action moves to Dubai the next day, with India taking on Bangladesh. The much-anticipated clash between arch-rivals India and Pakistan is slated for 23 February in Dubai, promising a thrilling contest.
Group Breakdown
The eight teams competing qualified based on their performance in the ICC Men’s Cricket World Cup 2023.
- Group A: Pakistan, India, New Zealand, Bangladesh
- Group B: Australia, South Africa, England, Afghanistan
Key Matches
- 22 February: England vs. Australia (Lahore)
- 23 February: Pakistan vs. India (Dubai)
- 25 February: Australia vs. South Africa (Rawalpindi)
- 1 March: South Africa vs. England (Karachi)
The top two teams from each group will proceed to the semi-finals. The first semi-final will be held in Dubai on 4 March, while Lahore will host the second semi-final on 5 March. The final match is set for 9 March, with a reserve day on 10 March.
Complete Schedule
- 19 Feb: Pakistan vs. New Zealand (Karachi)
- 20 Feb: India vs. Bangladesh (Dubai)
- 21 Feb: Afghanistan vs. South Africa (Karachi)
- 22 Feb: Australia vs. England (Lahore)
- 23 Feb: Pakistan vs. India (Dubai)
- 24 Feb: Bangladesh vs. New Zealand (Rawalpindi)
- 25 Feb: Australia vs. South Africa (Rawalpindi)
- 26 Feb: Afghanistan vs. England (Lahore)
- 27 Feb: Pakistan vs. Bangladesh (Rawalpindi)
- 28 Feb: Afghanistan vs. Australia (Lahore)
- 1 Mar: South Africa vs. England (Karachi)
- 2 Mar: New Zealand vs. India (Dubai)
- 4 Mar: Semi-final 1 (Dubai)
- 5 Mar: Semi-final 2 (Lahore)
- 9 Mar: Final (Lahore/Dubai)
Indian cricket fans eagerly await the team’s performance, especially the highly anticipated face-off with Pakistan. The tournament promises intense competition and unforgettable cricketing moments.