ICC announces Champions Trophy 2025 schedule | The Express Tribune

The International Cricket Council (ICC) officially announced the fixtures for the ICC Men’s Champions Trophy 2025, set to take place from February 19 to March 9 in Pakistan and Dubai

The tournament will return after an eight-year hiatus since the last edition in 2017, with Pakistan hosting its first global cricket tournament since 1996. The UAE will serve as a neutral venue, with Dubai staging several key matches.

The 15-match, eight-team event will be held across four venues: Karachi, Lahore, and Rawalpindi in Pakistan, and Dubai in the UAE.

The competition will feature two groups, with Group A consisting of Pakistan, India, New Zealand, and Bangladesh, while Group B includes Afghanistan, Australia, England, and South Africa.

The tournament kicks off on February 19 with Pakistan taking on New Zealand in Karachi. Other key matches include Bangladesh versus India on February 20 in Dubai and Afghanistan versus South Africa on February 21 in Karachi.

On February 22, the rivalry between Australia and England will light up Lahore, followed by the much-anticipated Pakistan-India clash on February 23 in Dubai.

The semi-finals are scheduled for March 4 and 5, with the first semi-final in Dubai and the second in Lahore. Lahore will host the final on March 9, though if India qualifies, the final will be relocated to Dubai. Both semi-finals and the final will have reserve days.

ICC Chair, Jay Shah, expressed excitement about the return of the tournament, highlighting the blend of heritage and modernity that Pakistan and Dubai will bring to the event.

Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) Chairman, Mohsin Naqvi, also welcomed the announcement, emphasising Pakistan’s commitment to promoting international cricket. He added that hosting the Champions Trophy is a milestone for the country, and Pakistan is eager to offer a memorable experience for players, officials, and fans.

ICC Men’s Champions Trophy 2025 Schedule:

Feb 19: Pakistan vs New Zealand, National Stadium, Karachi
Feb 20: Bangladesh vs India, Dubai International Cricket Stadium, Dubai
Feb 21: Afghanistan vs South Africa, National Stadium, Karachi
Feb 22: Australia vs England, Gaddafi Stadium, Lahore
Feb 23: Pakistan vs India, Dubai International Cricket Stadium, Dubai
Feb 24: Bangladesh vs New Zealand, Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium, Rawalpindi
Feb 25: Australia vs South Africa, Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium, Rawalpindi
Feb 26: Afghanistan vs England, Gaddafi Stadium, Lahore
Feb 27: Pakistan vs Bangladesh, Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium, Rawalpindi
Feb 28: Afghanistan vs Australia, Gaddafi Stadium, Lahore
Mar 1: South Africa vs England, National Stadium, Karachi
Mar 2: New Zealand vs India, Dubai International Cricket Stadium, Dubai
Mar 4: Semi-final 1, Dubai International Cricket Stadium, Dubai
Mar 5: Semi-final 2, Gaddafi Stadium, Lahore
Mar 9: Final, Gaddafi Stadium, Lahore (unless India qualifies, in which case it will be in Dubai)

All matches will start at 14:00 Pakistan Standard Time.

The ICC Men’s Champions Trophy has a rich history, with Australia and India as the most successful teams, each winning the tournament twice. Other past winners include South Africa, New Zealand, West Indies, and Pakistan.