ICC Men’s Champions Trophy 2025 Schedule Announced

The International Cricket Council (ICC) has released the schedule of the ICC Men’s Champions Trophy 2025, which has been missing from the cricketing calendar for eight years. The event will be taken place from 19 February to 9 March, and Pakistan and the UAE have been confirmed as hosts.

This is going to be an eight-team event that promises to be filled with exciting cricketing action since every match will be in the run for the much-desired Champions Trophy white winners’ jackets. The matches are scheduled to be played at venues in Lahore, Karachi, and Rawalpindi in Pakistan, with the neutral venue in the UAE being the Dubai International Cricket Stadium.

Tournament format and key fixtures

There are two groups in this event :

• Group A: Bangladesh, India, New Zealand, and Pakistan
• Group B: Afghanistan, Australia, England, and South Africa

Group Stage Matches       

• Feb 19, 2025 Pakistan vs. New Zealand National Stadium, Karachi
• Feb 20, 2025 Bangladesh vs. India Dubai International Cricket Stadium
• Feb 21, 2025 Afghanistan vs. South Africa National Stadium, Karachi
• Feb 22, 2025 Australia vs. England Gaddafi Stadium, Lahore
• Feb 23, 2025 Pakistan vs. India Dubai International Cricket Stadium
• Feb 24, 2025 Bangladesh vs. New Zealand Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium
• Feb 25, 2025 Australia vs. South Africa Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium
• Feb 26, 2025 Afghanistan vs. England Gaddafi Stadium, Lahore
• Feb 27, 2025 Pakistan vs. Bangladesh Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium
• Feb 28, 2025 Afghanistan vs. Australia Gaddafi Stadium, Lahore
• Mar 1, 2025 South Africa vs. England National Stadium, Karachi
• Mar 2, 2025 New Zealand vs. India Dubai International Cricket Stadium

Knockout Stage

The semi-finals will be played on 4 March in Dubai and 5 March in Lahore, while the grand final will be played on 9 March in Lahore. However, it is worth noting that if India reaches the final, it will shift to Dubai to accommodate the fan base.

This edition is so special for Pakistan because it will see the first time hosting international cricket tournament ever since the 1996 World Cup.  Cricket lovers can secure their chance to experience the electrifying atmosphere by registering for tickets on the ICC’s official website. Don’t miss the opportunity to be part of cricketing history !Click here.

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