According to the ICC, the eight-team competition would have 15 matches spread among Pakistan and Dubai.
After much delay, the International Cricket Council (ICC) officially revealed the Champions Trophy 2025 schedule on Tuesday. On February 19, Pakistan and New Zealand will play in Karachi to begin the top event, which is being held using a hybrid style. On March 9, the final will take place. India’s Champions Trophy debut will take place in Dubai on February 20. All of India’s games will take place in Dubai.
Two groups of the eight competing teams have been formed. South Africa, Australia, Afghanistan, and England make up Group B, while Pakistan, India, New Zealand, and Bangladesh make up Group A. On February 23, India will play Pakistan in Dubai.
According to the ICC, there will be 15 matches in the eight-team competition spread among Pakistan and Dubai. Three locations in Pakistan—Rawalpindi, Lahore, and Karachi—will host tournament play. Three group matches will be played at each Pakistani location, with the second semifinal being held in Lahore.
In addition, the final will take place in Lahore on March 9 unless India advances, in which case it will take place in Dubai. There will be spare days for both the semifinals and the championship game. Dubai will host the first semi-final and the three group matches involving India.
Teams:
Group A: Bangladesh, India, Pakistan, and New Zealand
Group B: Afghanistan, England, Australia, and South Africa
Schedule for the Champions Trophy:
Pakistan vs. New Zealand, Karachi, Pakistan, 19 February
Bangladesh vs. India, Dubai, February 20
Afghanistan vs. South Africa, Karachi, Pakistan, February 21
Australia against. England, Lahore, Pakistan, February 22
India vs. Pakistan, Dubai, February 23
Bangladesh vs. New Zealand, Rawalpindi, Pakistan, February 24
Australia vs. South Africa, Rawalpindi, Pakistan, February 25
Pakistan against. Bangladesh, Rawalpindi, Pakistan; Afghanistan vs. England, Lahore, Pakistan, February 26
Afghanistan vs. Australia, Lahore, February 28 Pakistan
South Africa vs. England, Karachi, Pakistan, March 1.
New Zealand vs. India, Dubai, March 2
Semi-final 1 in Dubai on March 4 and Semi-final 2 in Lahore, Pakistan on March 5.
Final, Lahore, March 9 (unless India qualifies, in which case it will take place in Dubai)
March 10th is the reserve day. Every game will be a day-night contest.
