The International Cricket Council (ICC) announced on Tuesday the schedule for the Men’s Champions Trophy 2025, with Karachi hosting the opening match of the mega event on February 19.
The mega event will take place in Pakistan and the United Arab Emirates as per the decision made by the host country and the ICC after India refused to visit the neighbouring country.
A highly anticipated match between Pakistan and India would occur on February 23 in Dubai. If India does not reach the final, the decisive match would be held in Lahore.
The final would be played on March 9. Both the semi-finals and the final will have reserve days.
The eight-team tournament will feature 15 matches and will be played across Pakistan and in Dubai.
“In Pakistan, Rawalpindi, Lahore, and Karachi will be the three venues to host tournament play. Each Pakistan venue will feature three group games apiece, with Lahore hosting the second semi-final,” it said.
The three group matches involving India, as well as the first semi-final, would be played in Dubai.
Groups:
Group A – Pakistan, India, New Zealand, Bangladesh
Group B – South Africa, Australia, Afghanistan, England
Champions Trophy schedule:
February 19, Pakistan v New Zealand, Karachi, Pakistan
February 20, Bangladesh v India, Dubai
February 21, Afghanistan v South Africa, Karachi, Pakistan
February 22, Australia v England, Lahore, Pakistan
February 23, Pakistan v India, Dubai
February 24, Bangladesh v New Zealand, Rawalpindi, Pakistan
25 February, Australia v South Africa, Rawalpindi, Pakistan
February 26, Afghanistan v England, Lahore, Pakistan
February 27, Pakistan v Bangladesh, Rawalpindi, Pakistan
February 28, Afghanistan v Australia, Lahore, Pakistan
March 1, South Africa v England, Karachi, Pakistan
March 2, New Zealand v India, Dubai
March 4, Semi-final 1, Dubai
March 5, Semi-final 2, Lahore, Pakistan
March 9, Final, Lahore (unless India qualify, when it will be played in Dubai)
March 10, Reserve day
