On Tuesday, the ICC announced the schedule of the Champions Trophy 2025. India and Pakistan to square off on February 23 in Dubai. The final will take place on March 9 as per the schedule.
The elite tournament, that is being hosted in a hybrid model, will start with a match between Pakistan and New Zealand in Karachi on February 19. The final will be played on March 9. India will play its first match of the Champions Trophy against Bangladesh on February 20 in Dubai. India will play all its matches in Dubai.
Champions Trophy, which is making a comeback after eight long years – the last time it was held in England in 2017. Pakistan won by beating India in the final – will begin with hosts Pakistan taking on New Zealand on February 19 in Karachi.
The eight competing teams have been divided in two groups. Group A has Pakistan, India, New Zealand, Bangladesh while Group B consists South Africa, Australia, Afghanistan, England. India will play Pakistan in Dubai on February 23.
The eight-team tournament will feature 15 matches, and will be played across Pakistan and Dubai, the ICC said. In Pakistan, Rawalpindi, Lahore, and Karachi will be the three venues to host tournament play. Each Pakistan venue will feature three group games apiece, with Lahore hosting the second semi-final.
