The International Cricket Council (ICC) on Tuesday announced the fixtures for the ICC Men’s Champions Trophy 2025, which will take place from February 19 to March 9 in Pakistan and the United Arab Emirates (UAE).
The 15-match, eight-team event returns to the cricket calendar for the first time since the last edition was staged in 2017, with defending champions Pakistan hosting their first global cricket tournament since 1996, alongside the UAE which was confirmed as the neutral venue.
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The thrilling 19-day competition, in which every match counts in the bid to claim the iconic Champions Trophy white jackets, will see Bangladesh, India, New Zealand and Pakistan form Group A with Afghanistan, Australia, England and South Africa in Group B.
The stadiums in Lahore, Karachi and Rawalpindi will host the matches in Pakistan, while Dubai will host the matches in the UAE.
The Champions Trophy begins with hosts Pakistan facing New Zealand on February 19- the opening day of the event - in Karachi. Other key match-ups include Bangladesh taking on India on the second day of the competition in Dubai and Afghanistan facing South Africa on February 21 in Karachi.
On February 22, one of cricket’s most celebrated rivalries will pit Australia against England in Lahore, ahead of an unmissable Pakistan versus India contest on February 23 in Dubai.
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The quickfire event showcases the very best about cricket in one big day out, with the first semi-final scheduled to be played on March 4 in Dubai and the second semi-final slated for March 5 in Lahore. Lahore will host the final on March 9, however if India qualifies for the final it will be played in Dubai, where the victorious team will claim the famous white jackets. Both semi-finals and the final will have reserve days.
Groups:
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Group A: Pakistan, India, New Zealand, Bangladesh
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Group B: South Africa, Australia, Afghanistan, England
ICC Men’s Champions Trophy 2025 schedule:
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February 19 – Pakistan v New Zealand, National Stadium, Karachi
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February 20 – Bangladesh v India, Dubai International Cricket Stadium, Dubai
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February 21 – Afghanistan v South Africa, National Stadium, Karachi
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February 22 – Australia v England, Gaddafi Stadium, Lahore
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February 23 – Pakistan v India, Dubai International Cricket Stadium, Dubai
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February 24 - Bangladesh v New Zealand, Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium, Rawalpindi
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February 25 – Australia v South Africa, Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium, Rawalpindi
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February 26 – Afghanistan v England, Gaddafi Stadium, Lahore
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February 27 – Pakistan v Bangladesh, Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium, Rawalpindi
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February 28 – Afghanistan v Australia, Gaddafi Stadium, Lahore
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March 1 – South Africa v England, National Stadium, Karachi
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March 2 – New Zealand v India, Dubai International Cricket Stadium, Dubai
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March 4 – Semi-final 1, Dubai International Cricket Stadium, Dubai*
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March 5 – Semi-final 2, Gaddafi Stadium, Lahore**
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March 9 – Final - Gaddafi Stadium, Lahore***
All matches start at 14h00 Pakistan Standard Time
*Semi-final 1 will involve India if they qualify
**Semi-final 2 will involve Pakistan if they qualify
***If India qualify for the final it will be played at the Dubai International Cricket Stadium, Dubai
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