The proposed schedule for the ICC Champions Trophy 2025, hosted by Pakistan, has been unveiled. Matches will take place in Karachi, Rawalpindi, and Lahore from February 19 to March 9.
The tournament features 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. The semi-finals are set for Karachi and Rawalpindi on March 5 and 6, with the final in Lahore on March 9.
Group A includes Pakistan, India, Bangladesh, and New Zealand, while Group B consists of England, South Africa, Australia, and Afghanistan.
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Key matches include:
• February 19: Pakistan vs New Zealand in Karachi
• February 20: Bangladesh vs India in Lahore
• March 1: Pakistan vs India in Lahore
• February 22: Australia vs England in Lahore
The semi-finals will be on March 5 in Karachi and March 6 in Rawalpindi, with the final on March 9 in Lahore.
All member countries have confirmed their support for the tournament. However, the BCCI will finalize its decision after consulting with the Indian government.
This tournament marks the return of the ICC Champions Trophy after an eight-year break, with the last event held in 2017, where Pakistan defeated 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 – Karachi
• March 6: Semi-final – Rawalpindi
• March 9: Final – Lahore
