The eight-nation ICC Champions Trophy' 2025 is set to begins on February 19, 2025 in Pakistan in promises to deliver intense cricketing action among the top teams in the world.
Hosts Pakistan will play New Zealand in the opening match on February 19 in Karachi
Bangladesh is likely to start their campaign taking on their giant neighbor India on the following day (February 20) at neutral venue in Dubai.
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The much-anticipated India vs Pakistan clash will take place on February 23.
The highly anticipated tournament, hosted by Pakistan, will feature eight teams divided into two groups, will play across the Pakistani city of Karachi, Lahore and Rawalpindi.
Grouping of Champions Trophy :
Group A: Pakistan, New Zealand, India, Bangladesh
Group B: South Africa, England, Australia, Afghanistan
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As per latest ICC ruling, all the matches of the Indian team will be held in neutral venue, likely in Dubai, as per its hybrid deal.
The grand final will commence on March 9, 2025, with March 10 reserved as the backup day
Tentative schedule of the Champions Trophy.
| Date | Time (IST) | Venue | Match |
| February 19, 2025 | 2:30 pm | Karachi | Pakistan vs New Zealand |
| February 20, 2025 | 2:30 pm | Neutral | Bangladesh vs India |
| February 21, 2025 | 2:30 pm | Karachi | Afghanistan vs South Africa |
| February 22, 2025 | 2:30 pm | Lahore | Australia vs England |
| February 23, 2025 | 2:30 pm | Neutral | Pakistan vs India |
| February 24, 2025 | 2:30 pm | Rawalpindi | Bangladesh vs New Zealand |
| February 25, 2025 | 2:30 pm | Rawalpindi | Australia vs South Africa |
| February 26, 2025 | 2:30 pm | Lahore | Afghanistan vs England |
| February 27, 2025 | 2:30 pm | Rawalpindi | Pakistan vs Bangladesh |
| February 28, 2025 | 2:30 pm | Lahore | Afghanistan vs Australia |
| March 1, 2025 | 2:30 pm | Karachi | South Africa vs England |
| March 2, 2025 | 2:30 pm | Neutral | New Zealand vs India |
| March 4, 2025 | 2:30 pm | Neutral | Semi-Final A1 vs B2 |
| March 5, 2025 | 2:30 pm | Neutral | Semi-Final B1 vs A2 |
| March 9, 2025 | 2:30 pm | Neutral | Final |
| March 10, 2025 | - | Neutral | Reserve Day |