The ICC has formally revealed the schedule and pairings for the 2025 ICC Champions Trophy, which will begin in Karachi on February 19 and culminate on March 9.There will be 15 exciting games spread between two nations, Pakistan and Dubai, in this eight-team competition. There will be three group-stage matches at each of the three cities in Pakistan—Rawalpindi, Lahore, and Karachi. Apart from the final, which would take place in Dubai if India qualifies, Lahore will also host the second semi-final. Reservation days will be available for the semifinals and final.
On February 19, Pakistan and New Zealand will play their opening encounter in Karachi. The next day, India and Bangladesh will begin the tournament’s Dubai leg.South Africa and Afghanistan will play in Karachi on February 21 to begin Group B action.
A fantastic weekend ensues, beginning on Saturday, February 22, with the fierce match between Australia and England in Lahore. The highly anticipated Pakistan vs. India match takes place the very next day, topping off the frenzy.
A fiercely intense competition is guaranteed as the top eight finishers from the ICC Men’s Cricket World Cup 2023 are the eight teams vying for the coveted white winners’ jackets.
Groupings for the ICC Champions Trophy 2025
Group A Group B
Pakistan (Hosts and Current Champions) Australia (ICC World Cup 2023 Champions)
India Afghanistan
New Zealand England
Bangladesh South Africa
Champions Trophy 2025: Match Schedule
Date Time Match Venue Country
19 February 2:30 PM (IST) Pakistan v New Zealand Karachi Pakistan
20 February 2:30 PM (IST) Bangladesh v India Dubai UAE
21 February 2:30 PM (IST) Afghanistan v South Africa Karachi Pakistan
22 February 2:30 PM (IST) Australia v England Lahore Pakistan
23 February 2:30 PM (IST) Pakistan v India Dubai UAE
24 February 2:30 PM (IST) Bangladesh v New Zealand Rawalpindi Pakistan
25 February 2:30 PM (IST) Australia v South Africa Rawalpindi Pakistan
26 February 2:30 PM (IST) Afghanistan v England Lahore Pakistan
27 February 2:30 PM (IST) Pakistan v Bangladesh Rawalpindi Pakistan
28 February 2:30 PM (IST) Afghanistan v Australia Lahore Pakistan
1 March 2:30 PM (IST) South Africa v England Karachi Pakistan
2 March 2:30 PM (IST) New Zealand v India Dubai UAE
4 March 2:30 PM (IST) Semi-Final 1 Dubai UAE
5 March 2:30 PM (IST) Semi-Final 1 Lahore Pakistan
9 March 2:30 PM (IST) Final Lahore Pakistan
10 March 2:30 PM (IST) Reserve day – –
