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ICC Champions Trophy 2025: Pakistan vs India On February 23; Finals On March 9

After months of anticipation and excitement, the discussions have finally begun as the International Cricket Council announced the dates for the 2025 ICC Champions Trophy on Tuesday.

The competitions will be held across Pakistan and in Dubai. The tournament’s most important match will be played between arch-rivals India and Pakistan in Dubai on February 23.

ICC Champions Trophy 2025 Schedule

Each stadium in Pakistan will host three group matches, with lahore hosting the second semi-final in Dubai. There are dates set aside for the semi-finals and final in Karachi.

England and Australia will face each other in Lahore on Saturday, February 22. Meanwhile, the following day will witness a larger clash between Pakistan and India.

Group A of the tournament features current Champions Trophy holders and hosts Pakistan, along with India, New Zealand and Bangladesh

The teams are among the top eight teams in the 2023 ICC Men’s Cricket World Cup rankings. Group B includes 2023 Cricket World Cup champions Australia, Afghanistan, England and South Africa. 

Groups For Championship Tophy

Group A- Pakistan, India, New Zealand, Bangladesh

Group B- South Africa, Australia, Afghanistan, England

Championship Tophy Schedule

February 19: Pakistan v New Zealand, Karachi, Pakistan

February 20: Bangladesh v India, Dubai

February 21: Afghanistan v South Africa, Karachi, Pakistan

February 22: Australia v England, Lahore, Pakistan

February 23: Pakistan v India, Dubai

February 24: Bangladesh v New Zealand, Rawalpindi, Pakistan

February 25: Australia v South Africa, Rawalpindi, Pakistan

February 26: Afghanistan v England, Lahore, Pakistan

February 27: Pakistan v Bangladesh, Rawalpindi, Pakistan

February 28: Afghanistan v Australia, Lahore, Pakistan

March 1: South Africa v England, Karachi, Pakistan

March 2: New Zealand v India, Dubai

March 4: Semi-final 1, Dubai

March 5: Semi-final 2, Lahore, Pakistan

March 9: Final, Lahore (To be held in Dubai if India do not qualify for the next round)

March 10: Date reserved.

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Purnima Mishra

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