The ICC Champions Trophy 2025 schedule has been released. Matches will be held in Pakistan and the UAE under a hybrid hosting model. This decision ensures that games involving India and Pakistan are played at neutral venues due to political constraints. The tournament will run from February 19 to March 9, 2025, bringing together the best cricket teams.
India vs. Pakistan Clash
The most anticipated match of the tournament will be the game between India and Pakistan on February 23 in Dubai. Matches between these two teams will be held at neutral venues until 2027 as part of an agreement between the cricket boards.
Group Stages
Group A
India is in Group A, alongside Pakistan, Bangladesh, and New Zealand. India’s group matches are scheduled as follows:
- India vs. Bangladesh: February 20 in Dubai
- India vs. Pakistan: February 23 in Dubai
- India vs. New Zealand: March 2 in Dubai
Defending champions Pakistan will open the tournament on February 19 against New Zealand in Karachi. Their last group game is against Bangladesh on February 27 in Rawalpindi.
Group B
Group B includes Afghanistan, Australia, England, and South Africa, with matches in Lahore, Karachi, and Rawalpindi.
Knockout Rounds
- The semi-finals will be held on March 4 and March 5. The first semi-final will take place in Dubai, and the second in Lahore.
- The final is scheduled for March 9 in Lahore. If India qualifies, the final will be shifted to Dubai. A reserve day is set for March 10.
Neutral Venues Matches
The hybrid model ensures that India and Pakistan do not play on each other’s grounds. This arrangement applies to ICC tournaments until 2027. It covers the following events:
- 2025 Women’s ODI World Cup in India
- 2026 Men’s T20 World Cup, co-hosted by India and Sri Lanka
- 2028 Women’s T20 World Cup in Pakistan
ICC Champions Trophy 2025 Full Schedule
| Date | Match | Venue | Country |
|---|---|---|---|
| 19 February | Pakistan vs. New Zealand | Karachi | Pakistan |
| 20 February | Bangladesh vs. India | Dubai | UAE |
| 21 February | Afghanistan vs. South Africa | Karachi | Pakistan |
| 22 February | Australia vs. England | Lahore | Pakistan |
| 23 February | Pakistan vs. India | Dubai | UAE |
| 24 February | Bangladesh vs. New Zealand | Rawalpindi | Pakistan |
| 25 February | Australia vs. South Africa | Rawalpindi | Pakistan |
| 26 February | Afghanistan vs. England | Lahore | Pakistan |
| 27 February | Pakistan vs. Bangladesh | Rawalpindi | Pakistan |
| 28 February | Afghanistan vs. Australia | Lahore | Pakistan |
| 1 March | South Africa vs. England | Karachi | Pakistan |
| 2 March | New Zealand vs. India | Dubai | UAE |
| 4 March | Semi-final 1 | Dubai | UAE |
| 5 March | Semi-final 2 | Lahore | Pakistan |
| 9 March | Final | Lahore/Dubai | Pakistan/UAE |
| 10 March | Reserve Day | N/A | N/A |