The ICC Champions Trophy 2025 is set to take place from February 19 to March 9, co-hosted by Pakistan and the UAE. India will play all their group-stage matches in Dubai due to security concerns. Here’s everything you need to know about India’s schedule and the tournament details.
India’s Group-Stage Matches in Dubai
India is placed in Group A, alongside Pakistan, Bangladesh, and New Zealand. All their matches will be held at the Dubai International Cricket Stadium.
India vs Bangladesh
- Date: February 20, 2025
- Time: 2:30 PM IST
- Venue: Dubai International Cricket Stadium
India vs Pakistan
- Date: February 23, 2025
- Time: 2:30 PM IST
- Venue: Dubai International Cricket Stadium
- Note: This match sold out within minutes of ticket sales opening.
India vs New Zealand
- Date: March 2, 2025
- Time: 2:30 PM IST
- Venue: Dubai International Cricket Stadium
Knockout Stage Details
The top two teams from each group will advance to the semi-finals.
Semi-Finals
- 1st Semi-final: March 4, Dubai
- 2nd Semi-final: March 5, Lahore
Final
- Date: March 9
- Venue: Lahore (If India qualifies, the final will be moved to Dubai).
Tournament Format and Key Points
The ICC Champions Trophy 2025 follows a hybrid model, with matches split between Pakistan (Karachi, Lahore, Rawalpindi) and the UAE (Dubai). India will not travel to Pakistan due to security concerns.
- Group A: India, Pakistan, Bangladesh, New Zealand
- Group B: Australia, England, South Africa, Afghanistan
All matches start at 2:30 PM IST for consistency. The tournament will be broadcast live on Star Sports and streamed on Hotstar in India.