ICC Champions Trophy 2025 Schedule Finalized
The Telegraph reported on Sunday that the schedule for the ICC Champions Trophy 2025, to be hosted by Pakistan, has been revealed.
Matches will be held in Karachi, Rawalpindi, and Lahore from February 19 to March 9.
The tournament will feature the top eight teams from last year’s ODI World Cup, divided into two groups of four. The top two teams from each group will advance to the semi-finals. These semi-finals will be held in Karachi and Rawalpindi on March 5 and 6, with the final scheduled for Lahore on March 9.
In Group A, Pakistan, India, Bangladesh, and New Zealand will compete, while Group B will include England, South Africa, Australia, and Afghanistan.
According to the schedule, Pakistan will kick off the tournament against New Zealand in Karachi on February 19, while India will face Bangladesh in Lahore on February 20.
India will play all their group matches in Lahore, meeting New Zealand on February 23 and facing arch-rivals Pakistan on March 1 in a highly anticipated match. ICC Champions Trophy 2025 Schedule
England’s campaign will commence with a match against Australia in Lahore on February 22. They will then play against Afghanistan on February 25 and conclude their group stage against South Africa in Rawalpindi on March 2.
It must be noted that all member countries have confirmed their support for the Champions Trophy to the ICC. The BCCI will make a decision after consulting with the government.
This event will mark the return of the ICC Champions Trophy after an eight-year hiatus. The last occurrence was in 2017 when Pakistan emerged victorious by defeating India in the final.
ICC Champions Trophy 2025 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
March 5 Semi-final: TBC vs. TBC – Karachi
March 6 Semi-final: TBC vs. TBC – Rawalpindi
March 9 Final: TBC vs. TBC – Lahore
