Matches are to be Hosted in Karachi, Rawalpindi, and Lahore from February 19 to March 9
The ICC Champions Trophy 2025, marking the return of the prestigious tournament after an eight-year break, is set to take place in Pakistan. The schedule has been officially proposed, with matches slated to be held across three major cities: Karachi, Rawalpindi, and Lahore. The competition will run from February 19 to March 9.
This event, organized by the International Cricket Council (ICC), will feature the top eight teams from the previous year’s ODI World Cup. These teams will be divided into two groups of four, competing in a round-robin format. The top two teams from each group will advance to the semi-finals, leading to the final match.
Group Stage Breakdown
Group A:
- Pakistan
- India
- Bangladesh
- New Zealand
Group B:
- England
- South Africa
- Australia
- Afghanistan
The opening match will see Pakistan taking on New Zealand in Karachi on February 19. India is set to begin their tournament journey facing Bangladesh in Lahore on February 20. Notably, India will play all their group matches in Lahore, including a highly anticipated clash with Pakistan on March 1.
England’s journey in the tournament begins with a match against Australia in Lahore on February 22. They will follow this with games against Afghanistan on February 25 and South Africa in Rawalpindi on March 2.
Semi-Finals and Final
The semi-finals will be held in Karachi and Rawalpindi on March 5 and 6, respectively. The grand finale will occur in Lahore on March 9, concluding the tournament.
Detailed Schedule
February 19: New Zealand vs. Pakistan – Karachi
February 20: Bangladesh vs. India – Lahore
February 21: Afghanistan vs. South Africa – Karachi
February 22: Australia vs. England – Lahore
February 23: New Zealand vs. India – Lahore
February 24: Pakistan vs. Bangladesh – Rawalpindi
February 25: Afghanistan vs. England – Lahore
February 26: Australia vs. South Africa – Rawalpindi
February 27: Bangladesh vs. New Zealand – Lahore
February 28: Afghanistan vs. Australia – Rawalpindi
March 1: Pakistan vs. India – Lahore
March 2: South Africa vs. England – Rawalpindi
March 5: Semi-final – Karachi
March 6: Semi-final – Rawalpindi
March 9: Final – Lahore
Participation and Support
All member countries, except for India, have confirmed their participation in the Champions Trophy 2025 to the ICC. The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) will decide after consulting with the Indian government.
The return of the ICC Champions Trophy 2025 is eagerly anticipated, especially after the memorable 2017 edition, where Pakistan triumphed over India in the final. The 2025 tournament promises to deliver exciting cricketing action, bringing together some of the best teams in the world to compete for the prestigious title.
