The fixtures and groupings for the eagerly anticipated ICC Champions Trophy 2025 Pakistan have been officially declared by the International Cricket Council (ICC). The ninth edition of the tournament will span 19 days, commencing on February 19, 2025, and concluding with the final on March 9, 2025.
The tournament will be held at multiple venues in Pakistan and Dubai, with all matches scheduled as day-night encounters, as a result of the BCCI and India’s influence.
Eight of the world’s most elite cricketing nations will be divided into two divisions for the Champions Trophy. After the group stage, there will be two semi-finals and the final. The International Cricket Council (ICC) has also verified that the match will be relocated to Dubai if India advances to the final.
The eight teams have been divided into two groups, with each team participating in three group-stage matches. The semi-finals will be attended by the best two teams from each group.
| Group A | Group B |
|---|---|
| Pakistan | South Africa |
| India | Australia |
| New Zealand | Afghanistan |
| Bangladesh | England |
Schedule for the 2025 ICC Champions Trophy
The tournament will commence in Karachi with the host nation, Pakistan, playing against New Zealand. The highly anticipated match between arch-rivals India and Pakistan is scheduled to take place in Dubai on February 23, and it is anticipated to garner significant global attention. The semi-finals are scheduled for March 4 and 5, with the final scheduled for March 9 in Lahore (or Dubai if India qualifies).
| Date | Match | Venue |
|---|---|---|
| 19 February | Pakistan v New Zealand | Karachi, Pakistan |
| 20 February | Bangladesh v India | Dubai |
| 21 February | Afghanistan v South Africa | Karachi, Pakistan |
| 22 February | Australia v England | Lahore, Pakistan |
| 23 February | Pakistan v India | Dubai |
| 24 February | Bangladesh v New Zealand | Rawalpindi, Pakistan |
| 25 February | Australia v South Africa | Rawalpindi, Pakistan |
| 26 February | Afghanistan v England | Lahore, Pakistan |
| 27 February | Pakistan v Bangladesh | Rawalpindi, Pakistan |
| 28 February | Afghanistan v Australia | Lahore, Pakistan |
| 1 March | South Africa v England | Karachi, Pakistan |
| 2 March | New Zealand v India | Dubai |
| 4 March | Semi-final 1 | Dubai |
| 5 March | Semi-final 2 | Lahore, Pakistan |
| 9 March | Final | Lahore (or Dubai) |
| 10 March | Reserve Day |
