The ICC Champions Trophy 2025 is set to take place from February 19 to March 9, 2025, marking a significant return of major international cricket to Pakistan after nearly three decades.

ICC Champions Trophy 2025

The tournament will feature eight top-ranked teams divided into two groups, with matches hosted across Karachi, Lahore, Rawalpindi, and Dubai. Due to political tensions, India’s matches will be held in Dubai.

Tournament Format:

• Group Stage: Each team plays against the other three teams in their group.
• Knockout Stage: The top two teams from each group advance to the semi-finals, leading to the final match.

Groups:

• Group A: Pakistan, India, New Zealand, Bangladesh
• Group B: Australia, England, South Africa, Afghanistan

  Schedule:

  Date	Match	Venue	Time (GMT)
  February 19	Pakistan vs. New Zealand	National Stadium, Karachi	09:00
  February 20	Bangladesh vs. India	Dubai International Cricket Stadium	09:00
  February 21	Afghanistan vs. South Africa	National Stadium, Karachi	09:00
  February 22	Australia vs. England	Gaddafi Stadium, Lahore	09:00
  February 23	Pakistan vs. India	Dubai International Cricket Stadium	09:00
  February 24	Bangladesh vs. New Zealand	Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium	09:00
  February 25	Australia vs. South Africa	Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium	09:00
  February 26	Afghanistan vs. England	Gaddafi Stadium, Lahore	09:00
  February 27	Pakistan vs. Bangladesh	Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium	09:00
  February 28	Afghanistan vs. Australia	Gaddafi Stadium, Lahore	09:00
  March 1	South Africa vs. England	National Stadium, Karachi	09:00
  March 2	New Zealand vs. India	Dubai International Cricket Stadium	09:00
  March 4	Semi-final 1 (A1 vs. B2)	Dubai International Cricket Stadium	09:00
  March 5	Semi-final 2 (B1 vs. A2)	Gaddafi Stadium, Lahore	09:00
  March 9	Final	To be confirmed	09:00

  Note: If India qualifies for the final, it will be held in Dubai; otherwise, the final will take place in Lahore.