Pakistan Cricket Board has sent the proposed schedule of Champions Trophy 2025 to ICC. This schedule is circulating from Sunday, July 7.
According to Telegraph, this eight-team tournament will be held from February 19 to March 9 at three locations in Karachi, Rawalpindi and Lahore. Last year's ODI World Cup teams.
The eight teams will be divided into two groups of four, with the top two teams from each group advancing to the semi-finals. Hosts Pakistan are in Group A with India, Bangladesh and New Zealand while Group B includes England, South Africa, Australia and Afghanistan.
ICC Champions Trophy 2025 Overview
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Dates | 19 February – 9 March 2025 |
| Administrator | International Cricket Council |
| Cricket format | One Day International |
| Format | Round-robin and Knockout |
| Host | Pakistan |
| Total Team | 8 |
| Matches | 15 |
| Official website | ICC Champions Trophy |
Pakistan is in Group A with three other teams: India, Bangladesh, and New Zealand. Group B has four different teams: England, South Africa, Australia, and Afghanistan.
ICC Champions Trophy 2025 Groups
| Group A | Group B |
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India first match is against Bangladesh on February 20 in Lahore Pakistan will play against New Zealand on February 19 in Karachi India play all their group matches in Lahore.
They will play New Zealand on February 23 and Pakistan on March 1. The group stage will end on March 2 The semi-finals will be held on March 5 and 6 in Karachi and Rawalpindi The final match will be played on March 9 in Lahore.
ICC Champions Trophy 2025 Schedule
| Date | Match | Venue |
|---|---|---|
| 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 |
| March 5 | 1st Semi-final - TBC vs TBC | Karachi |
| March 6 | 2nd Semi-final - TBC vs TBC | Rawalpindi |
| March 9 | Champions Trophy 2025 Final - TBC vs TBC | Lahore |
ICC Champions Trophy 2025 Venues
- Karachi: National Stadium
- Lahore: Gaddafi Stadium
- Rawalpindi: Rawalpindi Stadium
There are reports that if India makes it to the last four teams, its semi-final match will be held in Lahore. But it is not clear whether India will travel to Pakistan to play. Last year, India did not travel to Pakistan for the Asia Cup.
All other countries have said they will come to the Champions Trophy, but the Board of Cricket in India BCCI will decide after talking to the Indian government. We are waiting for confirmation from India. Here is the current schedule.
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