The International Cricket Council (ICC) has revealed the highly anticipated schedule for the men’s Champions Trophy 2025, set to take place in Pakistan and Dubai from February 19 to March 9, 2025.

Tournament Format

  • – 8 teams divided into 2 groups:
  • Group A (Pakistan, India, New Zealand, Bangladesh) and
  • Group B (Afghanistan, South Africa, England, Australia)
  • – 15 matches across 3 venues in Pakistan (Karachi, Lahore, Rawalpindi) and Dubai
  • – Top 2 teams from each group qualify for the semi-finals

Match Schedule

Group Stage
  • February 19: Pakistan vs. New Zealand (Karachi)
  • February 20: Bangladesh vs. India (Dubai)
  • February 21: Afghanistan vs. South Africa (Karachi)
  • February 22: Australia vs. England (Lahore)
  • February 23: Pakistan vs. India (Dubai)
  • February 24: Bangladesh vs. New Zealand (Rawalpindi)
  • February 25: Australia vs. South Africa (Rawalpindi)
  • February 26: Afghanistan vs. England (Lahore)
  • February 27: Pakistan vs. Bangladesh (Rawalpindi)
  • February 28: Afghanistan vs. Australia (Lahore)
  • March 1: South Africa vs. England (Karachi)
  • March 2: New Zealand vs. India (Dubai)
Semi-Finals and Final
  • March 4: Semi-final 1 (Dubai)
  • March 5: Semi-final 2 (Lahore)
  • March 9: Final (Lahore, unless India qualifies, then Dubai)
  • March 10: Reserve day

Key Highlights

  • Pakistan hosts 10 matches, while Dubai hosts 4 matches, including all 3 of India’s group-stage matches and the first semi-final
  • The final will be played in Lahore, unless India qualifies, in which case it will be played in Dubai
  • All matches are day-night encounters

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