After much anticipation, the ICC has finally released the complete schedule for the Champions Trophy, set to begin in 2025. A hybrid model has been adopted, with matches hosted by Pakistan and the UAE as a neutral venue due to ongoing political tensions. India will not travel to Pakistan until 2027, and vice versa.
The tournament will kick off with Pakistan hosting New Zealand in Karachi on February 19, 2025. Here’s the detailed schedule:
Group Stage Matches
February 19: Pakistan vs. New Zealand, Karachi, Pakistan
February 20: Bangladesh vs. India, Dubai, UAE
February 21: Afghanistan vs. South Africa, Karachi, Pakistan
February 22: Australia vs. England, Lahore, Pakistan
February 23: Pakistan vs. India, Dubai, UAE
February 24: Bangladesh vs. New Zealand, Rawalpindi, Pakistan
February 25: Australia vs. South Africa, Rawalpindi, Pakistan
February 26: Afghanistan vs. England, Lahore, Pakistan
February 27: Bangladesh vs. Pakistan, Rawalpindi, Pakistan
February 28: Afghanistan vs. Australia, Lahore, Pakistan
March 1: South Africa vs. England, Karachi, Pakistan
March 2: New Zealand vs. India, Dubai, UAE
Knockout Matches
March 4: 1st Semifinal, Dubai, UAE
March 5: 2nd Semifinal, Lahore, Pakistan
Final
March 9: Lahore, Pakistan (If India qualifies, the final will move to Dubai, UAE).
The format will be One Day Internationals (ODIs), and Pakistan retains hosting rights for this highly anticipated tournament.
