The long-awaited schedule for the 2025 ICC Champions Trophy has finally been announced, with marquee India vs Pakistan clash set to be held on February 23.
There has been considerable drama around the 2025 Champions Trophy's venue, with a two-way battle between the BCCI and PCB preventing the ICC from finalising the dates.
The tournament was originally supposed to be held entirely in Pakistan, but the BCCI, on the directive of the Indian government, refused to travel to Pakistan citing security reasons. A breakthrough was reached earlier this week, when the ICC announced a hybrid system will be followed, similar to the 2023 Asia Cup.
The hybrid venue identified is Dubai, which will host the final if India qualifies for it. If not, Lahore will host the summit clash. The eight-team tournament will be played in round-robin ODI format.
ICC Champions Trophy: What are the start and end dates?
The 15-match tournament will begin on February 19, with the final scheduled on March 9.
ICC Champions Trophy 2025: What are the groups?
Group A: India, Pakistan, New Zealand, Bangladesh
Group B: Australia, England, South Africa, Afghanistan
ICC Champions Trophy 2025 schedule: Full fixtures list
*All matches will be played from 2.30pm IST
| Date | Match | Venue |
| Feb 19 | Pakistan v New Zealand | Karachi |
| Feb 20 | Bangladesh v India | Dubai |
| Feb 21 | Afghanistan v South Africa | Karachi |
| Feb 22 | Australia v England | Lahore |
| Feb 23 | Pakistan v India | Dubai |
| Feb 24 | Bangladesh v New Zealand | Rawalpindi |
| Feb 25 | Australia v South Africa | Rawalpindi |
| Feb 26 | Afghanistan v England | Lahore |
| Feb 27 | Pakistan v Bangladesh | Rawalpindi |
| Feb 28 | Afghanistan v England | Lahore |
| Mar 1 | South Africa v England | Karachi |
| Mar 2 | New Zealand v India | Dubai |
| Mar 4 | Semi-final (A1 v B2) | Dubai |
| Mar 5 | Semi-final (B1 v A2) | Lahore |
| Mar 9 | Final | Lahore/Dubai |
| Mar 10 | Reserve day | Lahore/Dubai |
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