ISLAMABAD: Cricket fans are excited as Pakistan and the UAE get ready to host the ICC Champions Trophy 2025 from February 19 to March 9. This will be Pakistan’s first time hosting a major ICC tournament since co-hosting the 1996 World Cup.
Key Details:
- Dates: February 19 – March 9, 2025
- Hosts: Pakistan and UAE
- Teams: Eight top-ranked teams
- Matches: 15 in total
- Groups:
- Group A: Pakistan, India, New Zealand, Bangladesh
- Group B: Afghanistan, Australia, England, South Africa
Venues:
Matches in Pakistan will be played in Lahore (Gaddafi Stadium), Karachi (National Stadium), and Rawalpindi (Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium). The Dubai International Cricket Stadium in the UAE will host some matches as a neutral venue.
Why a Neutral Venue?
Due to political tensions, India will play all its matches in Dubai. If India reaches the semi-finals or final, those matches will also be held in Dubai to ensure their participation.
Pakistan vs. India: The Big Match
The most awaited game of the tournament will be Pakistan vs. India on February 23 in Dubai. This match always attracts huge attention from fans around the world.
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Tournament Schedule Highlights:
- February 19: Pakistan vs. New Zealand in Karachi
- February 20: Bangladesh vs. India in Dubai
- February 23: Pakistan vs. India in Dubai
- March 4: Semi-Final 1 in Dubai
- March 5: Semi-Final 2 in Lahore
- March 9: Final in Lahore (or Dubai if India qualifies)
Pakistan’s Preparations:
The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has been working hard to prepare the stadiums in Karachi, Lahore, and Rawalpindi for the event.
Complete Schedule of ICC champions trophy 2025;
| Date | Match | Venue | Time (PKT) |
|---|---|---|---|
| February 19 | Pakistan vs New Zealand | National Stadium, Karachi | 14:00 |
| February 20 | Bangladesh vs India | Dubai International Cricket Stadium | 14:00 |
| February 21 | Afghanistan vs South Africa | National Stadium, Karachi | 14:00 |
| February 22 | Australia vs England | Gaddafi Stadium, Lahore | 14:00 |
| February 23 | Pakistan vs India | Dubai International Cricket Stadium | 14:00 |
| February 24 | Bangladesh vs New Zealand | Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium | 14:00 |
| February 25 | Australia vs South Africa | Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium | 14:00 |
| February 26 | Afghanistan vs England | Gaddafi Stadium, Lahore | 14:00 |
| February 27 | Pakistan vs Bangladesh | Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium | 14:00 |
| February 28 | Afghanistan vs Australia | Gaddafi Stadium, Lahore | 14:00 |
| March 1 | South Africa vs England | National Stadium, Karachi | 14:00 |
| March 2 | New Zealand vs India | Dubai International Cricket Stadium | 14:00 |
| March 4 | Semi-final 1 | Dubai International Cricket Stadium | 14:00 |
| March 5 | Semi-final 2 | Gaddafi Stadium, Lahore | 14:00 |
| March 9 | Final | Gaddafi Stadium, Lahore (or Dubai if India qualifies) | 14:00 |
- Afghanistan will play in the ICC Champions Trophy for the first time.
- Former champions Sri Lanka and the West Indies did not qualify this year.
