ICC Champions Trophy 2025: India vs Pakistan on February 23; Check Full Schedule
The ICC Champions Trophy 2025 is highly anticipated. It is set to bring thrilling cricket action to fans worldwide. The marquee clash between India and Pakistan is scheduled for February 23 in Dubai. The International Cricket Council (ICC) released the full fixtures and groupings on Tuesday, setting the stage for an exciting tournament.
Tournament Overview
The ninth edition of the ICC Champions Trophy will take place from February 19 to March 9, 2025. The tournament will be hosted across Pakistan and Dubai. It will feature eight of the top cricketing nations. These nations secured their spots based on their performances in the ICC Men’s Cricket World Cup 2023.
The tournament will consist of 15 matches. These matches will be played across five venues. The venues include Rawalpindi, Lahore, and Karachi in Pakistan, along with Dubai International Stadium. Lahore is set to host the second semi-final and the grand finale. If India qualifies, the final will move to Dubai.
Fixture Highlights
- Tournament Opener: Pakistan vs. New Zealand on February 19 in Karachi.
- India’s First Match: India will begin their campaign against Bangladesh on February 20 in Dubai.
- India vs. Pakistan Clash: The much-awaited encounter between arch-rivals India and Pakistan will be held on February 23 at the Dubai International Stadium.
- England vs. Australia Rivalry: The old foes face off in Lahore on February 22.
Both semi-finals and the final will feature reserve days to ensure a conclusive result.
Groupings and Teams
The eight competing teams are divided into two groups:
Group A: Pakistan, India, New Zealand, Bangladesh
Group B: Australia, South Africa, England, Afghanistan
Full Schedule Highlights
- 19 February: Pakistan vs. New Zealand, Karachi, Pakistan
- 20 February: Bangladesh vs. India, Dubai
- 21 February: Afghanistan vs. South Africa, Karachi, Pakistan
- 22 February: Australia vs. England, Lahore, Pakistan
- 23 February: Pakistan vs. India, Dubai
- 24 February: Bangladesh vs. New Zealand, Rawalpindi, Pakistan
- 25 February: Australia vs. South Africa, Rawalpindi, Pakistan
- 26 February: Afghanistan vs. England, Lahore, Pakistan
- 27 February: Pakistan vs. Bangladesh, Rawalpindi, Pakistan
- 28 February: Afghanistan vs. Australia, Lahore, Pakistan
- 1 March: South Africa vs. England, Karachi, Pakistan
- 2 March: New Zealand vs. India, Dubai
- 4 March: Semi-final 1, Dubai
- 5 March: Semi-final 2, Lahore, Pakistan
- 9 March: Final, Lahore (or Dubai, if India qualifies)
- 10 March: Reserve day
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Key Venues
- Karachi, Rawalpindi, and Lahore will host matches in Pakistan.
- Dubai will host India’s group matches, including the India-Pakistan blockbuster.
The tournament promises to be a spectacle with rivalries reignited and top cricketing talents vying for the coveted Champions Trophy.
