The International Cricket Council (ICC) has officially revealed the schedule for the ICC Men’s Champions Trophy 2025, set to take place from 19 February to 9 March in Pakistan and the UAE. This highly anticipated tournament marks the return of the Champions Trophy after an eight-year gap, with its last edition held in 2017.
Tournament Overview
- Matches: 15
- Teams: 8
- Duration: 19 days
- Venues: Lahore, Karachi, Rawalpindi (Pakistan) and Dubai (UAE)
Defending champions Pakistan will co-host the event alongside the UAE, which has been designated as the neutral venue. This is Pakistan’s first time hosting a global cricket tournament since 1996.
Team Groups
- Group A: Bangladesh, India, New Zealand, Pakistan
- Group B: Afghanistan, Australia, England, South Africa
Schedule Highlights
The tournament kicks off on 19 February with hosts Pakistan facing New Zealand in Karachi. Fans can also look forward to several key clashes:
- 20 February: Bangladesh vs India in Dubai
- 21 February: Afghanistan vs South Africa in Karachi
- 22 February: England vs Australia, a classic rivalry, in Lahore
- 23 February: The highly anticipated Pakistan vs India match in Dubai
ICC Champions Trophy 2025 Knockout Stages
- First Semi-Final: 4 March in Dubai
- Second Semi-Final: 5 March in Lahore
- Final: 9 March in Lahore
- If India qualifies for the final, it will be shifted to Dubai.
Both semi-finals and the final have reserve days to ensure the matches can be completed.