The International Cricket Council (ICC) announced the official fixtures and groups for the eagerly anticipated Champions Trophy 2025, set to begin on February 19 in Karachi.
The eight-team tournament consists of 15 matches, all of which will be day-night games hosted across Pakistan and Dubai.
Venues and Key Matches:
- Karachi, Rawalpindi, and Lahore in Pakistan will each host three group games.
- Dubai will host all three of India’s group matches and the first semi-final.
- Both the semi-finals and the final will have reserve days.
Groups:
- Group A: Pakistan, India, New Zealand, Bangladesh
- Group B: South Africa, Australia, Afghanistan, England
Champions Trophy Schedule:
| Date | Match | Venue |
|---|---|---|
| Feb 19 | Pakistan vs New Zealand | Karachi, Pakistan |
| Feb 20 | Bangladesh vs India | Dubai |
| Feb 21 | Afghanistan vs South Africa | Karachi, Pakistan |
| Feb 22 | Australia vs England | Lahore, Pakistan |
| Feb 23 | Pakistan vs India | Dubai |
| Feb 24 | Bangladesh vs New Zealand | Rawalpindi, Pakistan |
| Feb 25 | Australia vs South Africa | Rawalpindi, Pakistan |
| Feb 26 | Afghanistan vs England | Lahore, Pakistan |
| Feb 27 | Pakistan vs Bangladesh | Rawalpindi, Pakistan |
| Feb 28 | Afghanistan vs Australia | Lahore, Pakistan |
| Mar 1 | South Africa vs England | Karachi, Pakistan |
| Mar 2 | New Zealand vs India | Dubai |
| Mar 4 | Semi-final 1 | Dubai |
| Mar 5 | Semi-final 2 | Lahore, Pakistan |
| Mar 9 | Final | Lahore/Dubai (if India) |
| Mar 10 | Reserve day |
This schedule provides a comprehensive view of the matchups and venues for the Champions Trophy 2025, highlighting Pakistan’s and Dubai’s significant role in this major cricketing event.
