The International Cricket Council (ICC) has announced the schedule for the 2025 ICC Champions Trophy. The tournament will start on February 19, 2025, and conclude with the final on March 9, 2025. Eight teams will be divided into two groups. The top two teams from each group will advance to the semi-finals. The winners of the semi-finals will compete in the final to determine the champion.
Groups for ICC Champions Trophy 2025:
- Group A: India, Pakistan, New Zealand, Bangladesh
- Group B: Australia, England, South Africa, Afghanistan
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Pakistan will play the opening match against New Zealand. India will begin their campaign on February 20 against Bangladesh and face Pakistan on February 23. Their final group-stage match will be against New Zealand on March 2. All of India’s matches will be played in Dubai, as per the hybrid model agreed upon by the ICC and Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB). The knockout stage will begin on March 4, the second semi-final taking place on March 5. The final will be played on March 9.
If India qualifies for the semi-finals, their match will be played as Semi-final 1 at the Dubai International Cricket Stadium. Similarly, if Pakistan qualifies, their semi-final match will be played as Semi-final 2 at the Gaddafi Stadium in Lahore. Additionally, if India reaches the final, the championship match will also be held at the Dubai International Cricket Stadium.
Full Schedule of the ICC Champions Trophy 2025:
| Date | Match | Venue |
|---|
| 19 Feb | Pakistan vs. New Zealand | National Stadium, Karachi |
| 20 Feb | Bangladesh vs. India | Dubai International Cricket Stadium, Dubai |
| 21 Feb | Afghanistan vs. South Africa | National Stadium, Karachi |
| 22 Feb | Australia vs. England | Gaddafi Stadium, Lahore |
| 23 Feb | Pakistan vs. India | Dubai International Cricket Stadium, Dubai |
| 24 Feb | Bangladesh vs. New Zealand | Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium, Rawalpindi |
| 25 Feb | Australia vs. South Africa | Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium, Rawalpindi |
| 26 Feb | Afghanistan vs. England | Gaddafi Stadium, Lahore |
| 27 Feb | Pakistan vs. Bangladesh | Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium, Rawalpindi |
| 28 Feb | Afghanistan vs. Australia | Gaddafi Stadium, Lahore |
| 1 Mar | South Africa vs. England | National Stadium, Karachi |
| 2 Mar | New Zealand vs. 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 |
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