DUBAI: The International Cricket Council (ICC) has officially announced the fixtures and groupings for the ICC Men’s Champions Trophy 2025, set to commence on February 19 in Pakistan and Dubai.
According to the top cricketing body, the eight-team tournament will be played in three venues across Pakistan including Karachi, Lahore, Rawalpindi, and Dubai as a neutral venue.
The much-anticipated competition will feature two groups, with Group A consisting of Pakistan, India, New Zealand, and Bangladesh, while Group B includes Afghanistan, Australia, England, and South Africa.
The marquee event will kick off in Karachi on February 19 with Pakistan taking on New Zealand. Bangladesh and India will face each other in a following match on February 20 in Dubai. The three group matches involving India, as well as the first semi-final, will be played in Dubai.
The biggest cricketing rivalry, Pakistan versus India will take place on February 23 in Dubai. On February 22, the rivalry between Australia and England will light up Lahore.
The first semi-final is scheduled for March 4 and will be played in Dubai, while, the second semi-finals will held in Lahore the next day. Lahore will host the final on March 9, though if India qualifies, the final will be relocated to Dubai.
Both the semi-finals and the final will have reserve days, the statement confirmed.
