Champions Trophy 2025
The International Cricket Council (ICC) has officially unveiled the fixtures and groupings for the highly anticipated 2025 ICC Champions Trophy. The tournament is set to take place from February 19 to March 9, with matches being hosted across Pakistan and Dubai.
The 2025 edition of the Champions Trophy will feature eight top teams, playing a total of 15 matches. The tournament’s opening game will see Pakistan face New Zealand in Karachi on February 19.
The matches will be distributed across three venues in Pakistan: Rawalpindi, Lahore, and Karachi. Each venue will host three group-stage games, adding excitement to the tournament’s opening rounds.
The semi-finals will be held in Lahore, with the final scheduled for March 9. However, if India qualifies for the final, the match will be played in Dubai instead. Notably, both semi-finals and the final will include reserve days to accommodate any unforeseen delays.
India’s matches, including all three group encounters and the first semi-final, are scheduled to take place in Dubai. The tournament will feature day-night matches, providing a thrilling atmosphere for fans and players alike.
The groups for the 2025 ICC Champions Trophy have also been confirmed. Group A consists of host nation and reigning Champions Trophy holders Pakistan, along with India, New Zealand, and Bangladesh.
Group B includes the ICC Men’s Cricket World Cup 2023 champions Australia, England, South Africa, and Afghanistan, making for a competitive and thrilling line-up.
Key fixtures include the highly anticipated Pakistan vs. India clash on February 24, to be held in Dubai. Other notable matches include the opening game between Pakistan and New Zealand, as well as England’s encounter with Australia on February 22 in Lahore.
Complete Champions Trophy 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 (unless India qualifies, when it will be played in Dubai)
- 10 March: Reserve Day
This tournament promises to be a captivating cricketing spectacle, with intense rivalries and top-class performances expected from all teams. Fans worldwide are eagerly anticipating the exciting action as the Champions Trophy returns with a bang.
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