LAHORE – Fans are excited as top cricket body unveils Champions Trophy 2025 schedule, the flagship cricket event set to be held in Pakistan and Dubai.
Champions Trophy will be held in three venues Rawalpindi, Karachi, and Lahore, with India’s matches, including scheduled at Dubai International Cricket Stadium.
Group A comprises Pakistan, alongside India, New Zealand, and Bangladesh. Men in Green will kick start their campaign on February 19 against Kiwsi at Karachi’s National Bank Stadium.
The highly anticipated match against archrivals India will take place on February 23 at Dubai International Cricket Stadium, followed by Pakistan’s final group-stage encounter against Bangladesh on February 27 at Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium.
Champions Trophy Schedule
| Date | Match | Venue | City |
|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 19 | Pakistan vs New Zealand | National Bank Stadium | Karachi |
| Feb 23 | Pakistan vs India | Dubai International Cricket Stadium | Dubai |
| Feb 27 | Pakistan vs Bangladesh | Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium | Rawalpindi |
Knockout Stage
- March 4: Semi-final 1, Dubai
- March 5: Semi-final 2, Lahore
- March 9: Final, Lahore (unless India qualifies, in which case it will be held in Dubai)
- March 10: Reserve day
Champions Trophy knockout stage will start with the first semi-final on March 4 in UAE, followed by the second semi-final at Lahore’s Gaddafi Stadium on March 5.
The final is scheduled for March 9 in Lahore, although it will be moved to Dubai if India qualifies for the ultimate match. March 10 has been reserved as a reserve day for any potential delays.
