ICC Champions Trophy 2025 Schedule
The ICC unveiled the schedule for the 2025 Champions Trophy on Tuesday. The tournament, organized in a hybrid format, will run from February 19 to March 9, featuring 15 matches over 19 days. A reserve day is allocated for the second semi-final and the final. The much-anticipated group match between India and Pakistan will take place in Dubai on February 23.
India will play all its matches in Dubai, sharing its group with Bangladesh and New Zealand. One semi-final will also be hosted in Dubai, and if India qualifies for the final, that match will also be played there. The remaining 10 matches of the tournament will be held in Pakistan.
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This edition marks the return of the Champions Trophy after eight years, with the last tournament held in 2017, when Pakistan defeated India in the final to claim the title.
Champions Trophy 2025 Schedule
| Date | Match | Venue |
| 19 Feb | Pakistan v New Zealand | National Stadium, Karachi |
| 20 Feb | Bangladesh v India | Dubai International Cricket Stadium, Dubai |
| 21 Feb | Afghanistan v South Africa | National Stadium, Karachi |
| 22 Feb | Australia v England | Gaddafi Stadium, Lahore |
| 23 Feb | Pakistan v India | Dubai International Cricket Stadium, Dubai |
| 24 Feb | Bangladesh v New Zealand | Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium, Rawalpindi |
| 25 Feb | Australia v South Africa | Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium, Rawalpindi |
| 26 Feb | Afghanistan v England | Gaddafi Stadium, Lahore |
| 27 Feb | Pakistan v Bangladesh | Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium, Rawalpindi |
| 28 Feb | Afghanistan v Australia | Gaddafi Stadium, Lahore |
| 1 Mar | South Africa v England | National Stadium, Karachi |
| 2 Mar | New Zealand v India | Dubai International Cricket Stadium, Dubai |
| 4 Mar | Semi-final 1 | Dubai International Cricket Stadium, Dubai |
| 5 Mar | Semi-final 2 | Gaddafi Stadium, Lahore |
| 9 Mar | Final | Gaddafi Stadium, Lahore |
India’s Campaign
India begins its campaign against Bangladesh on February 20. The team is placed in Group A alongside Pakistan, Bangladesh, and New Zealand. Group B features Australia, England, South Africa, and Afghanistan. The semi-finals are scheduled for March 4 and 5, with the final on March 9.
Neutral Venues for India and Pakistan
Due to ongoing political tensions, India and Pakistan will not play in each other’s countries. All of India’s matches in the tournament will be hosted at neutral venues, and Pakistan’s team will not travel to India for any tournaments until 2027.
This decision was confirmed by the ICC on December 19, following earlier discussions. The hybrid model was initially proposed by the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB), and the ICC accepted the request.
Agreement on Hybrid Model
During a meeting held on December 5, chaired by the ICC’s new chairman Jay Shah, all 15 board members agreed to adopt the hybrid model for the Champions Trophy. The PCB also supported the decision.
Additionally, other future tournaments include the 2025 Women’s ODI World Cup in India and the 2026 T20 World Cup, which will be co-hosted by India and Sri Lanka.
