The ICC Champions Trophy 2025 Schedule from February 19 to March 9, 2025, featuring eight top international teams. The tournament will be hosted across four venues: Karachi, Lahore, Rawalpindi in Pakistan, and Dubai in the United Arab Emirates. Due to political tensions, India’s matches will be held in Dubai.
Champions Trophy 2025
Here is the detailed information about the ICC Champions Trophy 2025 in a structured format:
Tournament Details
| Feature | Details |
|---|---|
| Tournament Name | ICC Champions Trophy 2025 |
| Organizer | International Cricket Council (ICC) |
| Host Country | Pakistan & UAE (India’s matches in Dubai) |
| Start Date | February 19, 2025 |
| End Date | March 9, 2025 |
| Total Teams | 8 |
| Total Matches | 15 |
| Match Format | One Day International (ODI) |
| Group Stage Format | Round-robin within two groups |
| Knockout Stage | Top two teams from each group advance to semi-finals |
| Final Venue | Gaddafi Stadium, Lahore (If India qualifies, final will be in Dubai) |
| Match Timing | All matches start at 2:00 PM PST |
Teams & Groups
| Group A | Group B |
|---|---|
| Pakistan | Australia |
| India | England |
| New Zealand | South Africa |
| Bangladesh | Afghanistan |
Champions Trophy 2025 Schedule
The tournament kicks off on February 19 with hosts Pakistan facing New Zealand in Karachi. One of the most anticipated matches is the India vs. Pakistan encounter on February 23 in Dubai, a fixture that always captures global attention. The group stage will conclude on March 2, followed by the semi-finals on March 4 and 5, leading up to the final on March 9.
Here is the complete schedule for the ICC Champions Trophy 2025:
| Date | Match | Venue | Time (PST) |
|---|---|---|---|
| February 19 | Pakistan vs. New Zealand | National Stadium, Karachi | 2:00 PM |
| February 20 | Bangladesh vs. India | Dubai International Stadium, Dubai | 2:00 PM |
| February 21 | Afghanistan vs. South Africa | National Stadium, Karachi | 2:00 PM |
| February 22 | Australia vs. England | Gaddafi Stadium, Lahore | 2:00 PM |
| February 23 | Pakistan vs. India | Dubai International Stadium, Dubai | 2:00 PM |
| February 24 | Bangladesh vs. New Zealand | Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium | 2:00 PM |
| February 25 | Australia vs. South Africa | Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium | 2:00 PM |
| February 26 | Afghanistan vs. England | Gaddafi Stadium, Lahore | 2:00 PM |
| February 27 | Pakistan vs. Bangladesh | Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium | 2:00 PM |
| February 28 | Afghanistan vs. Australia | Gaddafi Stadium, Lahore | 2:00 PM |
| March 1 | South Africa vs. England | National Stadium, Karachi | 2:00 PM |
| March 2 | New Zealand vs. India | Dubai International Stadium, Dubai | 2:00 PM |
| March 4 | Semi-final 1 | Dubai International Stadium, Dubai | 2:00 PM |
| March 5 | Semi-final 2 | Gaddafi Stadium, Lahore | 2:00 PM |
| March 9 | Final | Gaddafi Stadium, Lahore (Dubai if India qualifies) | 2:00 PM |
Group Stage Schedule:
- February 19: Pakistan vs. New Zealand – National Stadium, Karachi
- February 20: Bangladesh vs. India – Dubai International Cricket Stadium, Dubai
- February 21: Afghanistan vs. South Africa – National Stadium, Karachi
- February 22: Australia vs. England – Gaddafi Stadium, Lahore
- February 23: Pakistan vs. India – Dubai International Cricket Stadium, Dubai
- February 24: Bangladesh vs. New Zealand – Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium, Rawalpindi
- February 25: Australia vs. South Africa – Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium, Rawalpindi
- February 26: Afghanistan vs. England – Gaddafi Stadium, Lahore
- February 27: Pakistan vs. Bangladesh – Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium, Rawalpindi
- February 28: Afghanistan vs. Australia – Gaddafi Stadium, Lahore
- March 1: South Africa vs. England – National Stadium, Karachi
- March 2: New Zealand vs. India – Dubai International Cricket Stadium, Dubai
Knockout Stage:
- March 4: Semi-final 1 – Dubai International Cricket Stadium, Dubai
- March 5: Semi-final 2 – Gaddafi Stadium, Lahore
- March 9: Final – Gaddafi Stadium, Lahore (If India qualifies, the final will be held in Dubai)
All matches are scheduled as day-night encounters, starting at 2:00 PM Pakistan Standard Time. The top two teams from each group will qualify for the semi-finals. If India reaches the final, the match will be played in Dubai instead of Lahore.
Venues
| Venue | Location | Matches Hosted |
|---|---|---|
| National Stadium | Karachi, Pakistan | Group Stage Matches |
| Gaddafi Stadium | Lahore, Pakistan | Group Stage, Semi-final, Final |
| Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium | Rawalpindi, Pakistan | Group Stage Matches |
| Dubai International Stadium | Dubai, UAE | All India Matches, Semi-final, Possible Final |
This edition of the ICC Champions Trophy 2025 will mark Pakistan’s first major ICC event since the 1996 World Cup. It promises thrilling encounters, intense rivalries, and world-class cricket action.
