India-Pakistan To Lock Horns in Dubai as ICC Champions Trophy 2025 Schedule Released
There is a big news for cricket lovers! The International Cricket Council (ICC) has released the schedule of the ICC Champions Trophy 2025. The tournament will begin on February 19 and run till March 9. Pakistan will host the tournament, but considering the political tensions between India and Pakistan, the tournament will be held in a hybrid model. All of India's matches will be played in the United Arab Emirates (UAE), while the other matches will be held in Pakistan.
India vs Pakistan: Match Date
The league stage match between India and Pakistan will be played in Dubai on February 23, 2025. This match will be the biggest attraction, where both teams will put full strength to defeat each other.
Tournament format and grouping
Eight teams will participate in the tournament, which are divided into two groups. Each team will play three matches in the group stage. The group stage will be followed by the semi-finals and then the final.
Group A
•India
•Pakistan
•Bangladesh
•New Zealand
Group B
•afghanistan
•Australia
•England
•South Africa
Schedule: All Matches
Feb 19: Pakistan vs New Zealand, Karachi
February 20: India vs Bangladesh, Dubai
Feb 21: Afghanistan vs South Africa, Karachi
February 22: Australia vs England, Lahore
February 23: India vs Pakistan, Dubai
• 24 February: Bangladesh vs New Zealand, Rawalpindi
• 25 February: Australia vs South Africa, Rawalpindi
Feb 26: Afghanistan vs England, Lahore
Feb 27: Pakistan vs Bangladesh, Rawalpindi
Feb 28: Afghanistan vs Australia (Lahore)
March 1: South Africa vs England, Karachi
March 2: India vs New Zealand (Dubai);
• 4 March: Semi-Finals 1, Dubai
• 5 March: Semi-Final 2, Lahore
• March 9: Final, Lahore (if India reach the final, it will be in Dubai)
• March 10: Reserve Day
Meaning of Hybrid Model
The ICC has made it clear that all matches between India and Pakistan between 2024-2027 will be played at neutral venues. This is the reason why the Champions Trophy 2025 is also being held in a hybrid model.
Where will the final be held?
If the Indian team qualifies for the final, then the match will be played in Dubai. Otherwise, the final will be held in Lahore. The reserve day has been kept for the semi-finals and final.
This schedule of the Champions Trophy 2025 has further increased the enthusiasm of cricket fans. Especially the India-Pakistan match is being eagerly awaited.