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The ICC Champions Trophy 2025 is scheduled to begin on February 19, 2025, showcasing top international cricket teams in an intense competition.
The tournament will be hosted in Pakistan, with matches held in Karachi, Lahore, and Rawalpindi. However, as per the ICC‘s ruling, all Indian matches are expected to be played in Dubai.
This eagerly awaited event includes thrilling rivalries, highlighted by the highly anticipated India vs. Pakistan clash. The final is set for March 9, 2025, with March 10 reserved as a backup day.
Champions Trophy 2025 Groups
Group A: Pakistan, New Zealand, India, Bangladesh
Group B: South Africa, England, Australia, Afghanistan
The tournament opener will feature Pakistan and New Zealand on February 19 in Karachi, while India will face Bangladesh in their opening match on February 20. The much-anticipated India vs. Pakistan showdown is scheduled for February 23.
Renovation work on Pakistan’s stadiums is ongoing, but the Pakistan Cricket Board expects it to be completed in the coming weeks.
Champions Trophy 2025 Tentative Schedule
February 19, 2025 – 2:30 pm Karachi Pakistan vs New Zealand
February 20, 2025 – 2:30 pm Neutral Bangladesh vs India
February 21, 2025 – 2:30 pm Karachi Afghanistan vs South Africa
February 22, 2025 – 2:30 pm Lahore Australia vs England
February 23, 2025 – 2:30 pm Neutral Pakistan vs India
February 24, 2025 – 2:30 pm Rawalpindi Bangladesh vs New Zealand
February 25, 2025 – 2:30 pm Rawalpindi Australia vs South Africa
February 26, 2025 – 2:30 pm Lahore Afghanistan vs England
February 27, 2025 – 2:30 pm Rawalpindi Pakistan vs Bangladesh
February 28, 2025 – 2:30 pm Lahore Afghanistan vs Australia
March 1, 2025 – 2:30 pm Karachi South Africa vs England
March 2, 2025 – 2:30 pm Neutral New Zealand vs India
March 4, 2025 – 2:30 pm Neutral Semi-Final A1 vs B2
March 5, 2025 – 2:30 pm Neutral Semi-Final B1 vs A2
March 9, 2025 – 2:30 pm Neutral Final
March 10, 2025 – Neutral Reserve Day
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