LAHORE – The much-anticipated schedule for ICC Men’s Champions Trophy 2025 has been revealed by International Cricket Council (ICC) as the action is set to take place from mid-February.
The multi-nation tournament will be jointly hosted by Pakistan and the UAE, marking the first time Pakistan will host a global cricket event since 1996.
ICC Champions Trophy Schedule 2025
| 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*** |
NOTE: *If India qualifies, Semi-final 1 will be held in Dubai – If Pakistan qualifies, Semi-final 2 will be held in Lahore.
If India qualifies for the final, it will be played in Dubai.
The eight-team, 15-match competition will feature two groups: Group A consists of Bangladesh, India, New Zealand, and Pakistan, while Group B includes Afghanistan, Australia, England, and South Africa. Matches will be played across three stadiums in Pakistan—Lahore, Karachi, and Rawalpindi—while Dubai will host games in the UAE.
The tournament will kick off with Pakistan facing New Zealand on 19 February in Karachi. Other key fixtures include Bangladesh vs. India in Dubai on 20 February, and the highly anticipated Pakistan vs. India clash on 23 February, also in Dubai.
More to follow…
