ICC announces schedule of Champions Trophy 2025

The International Cricket Council (ICC) has announced the schedule for the 2025 ICC Champions Trophy, which is set to commence on February 19 in Karachi and conclude with the final on March 9.

The tournament will feature eight teams competing in 15 matches across Pakistan and Dubai.

In Pakistan, the games will be held at three venues: Rawalpindi, Lahore, and Karachi, each hosting three group-stage matches.

Lahore is set to host the second semi-final and the final, although if India reaches the final, it will be shifted to Dubai.

Both semi-finals and the final have been allocated reserve days to account for unforeseen circumstances.

The tournament's Group A includes the hosts, Pakistan, alongside India, New Zealand, and Bangladesh. Group B features Australia, England, South Africa, and Afghanistan.

Matches involving India, including the first semi-final, will be held in Dubai.

The action kicks off on February 19 in Karachi with a Group A match between Pakistan and New Zealand.

Dubai will host its first game on February 20, featuring India against Bangladesh. Group B play starts on February 21 with Afghanistan taking on South Africa in Karachi. The highly anticipated Pakistan-India clash is scheduled for February 23 in Dubai.

Groups:

Group A - Pakistan, India, New Zealand, Bangladesh

Group B - South Africa, Australia, Afghanistan, England

Schedule:

19 February, Pakistan v New Zealand, Karachi, Pakistan

20 February, Bangladesh v India, Dubai

21 February, Afghanistan v South Africa, Karachi, Pakistan

22 February, Australia v England, Lahore, Pakistan

23 February, Pakistan v India, Dubai

24 February, Bangladesh v New Zealand, Rawalpindi, Pakistan

25 February, Australia v South Africa, Rawalpindi, Pakistan

26 February, Afghanistan v England, Lahore, Pakistan

27 February, Pakistan v Bangladesh, Rawalpindi, Pakistan

28 February, Afghanistan v Australia, Lahore, Pakistan

1 March, South Africa v England, Karachi, Pakistan

2 March, New Zealand v India, Dubai

4 March, Semi-final 1, Dubai

5 March, Semi-final 2, Lahore, Pakistan

9 March, Final, Lahore (Dubai if India qualifies)