After such a long meeting and disputes, ICC has released the Champions Trophy 2025 Schedule on 24 of December. It has released the Champions Trophy teams and venue for the matches.
Let me tell you that ever since India refused to go to Pakistan and play the Champions Trophy matches, people had little hope whether the Champions Trophy would be held this time or not. And PCB was also insisting on its point that India would have to come to Pakistan.

But the hard work of ICC and Broadcasters saved this tournament from being cancelled. As everyone knows that the match between Pakistan and India is the highest earning match. Due to which Broadcasters and sponsors earn a lot of money. And ICC also gets a big share of it.
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ICC has released both the fixtures and groupings of the 2025 Champions Trophy. And the Neutral venue As Dubai, UAE for the matches of India as India will not travel to pakistan.
It has been announced on 24 December 2025.
Tournament begins on 19 February 2025 in Karachi, Pakistan and Final will be played on 9 March 2025.
There will be 8 Team tournament. Total 15 matches will be played including Final across Pakistan and Dubai.
There are two groups. Group A and Group Β Both group includes 4 teams.
Group A
Pakistan, India, New Zealand and Bangladesh.
Group B
South Africa, Australia, England and Afghanistan.
Pakistan And India is kept in a group so that at least one of their matches is confirmed. And if both teams move forward in the tournament, then there can be more than one match. Due to which the broadcaster can get more benefit.
ICC, BCCI and PCB together accepted the hybrid model and selected Dubai as the neutral venue.
India will play all its matches in Dubai only. Dubai has got 5 matches of Champions Trophy 2025. Out of which 3 are group matches and 1 match is semi-final and if India reaches the final, then its final match will be held in Dubai. It has also been decided in the ICC meeting that in all the ICC tournaments till 2027, the matches between Pakistan and India will be held at a neutral venue only. Neither India will go to Pakistan nor Pakistan will come to India.
In Pakistan, Rawalpindi, Lahore and Karachi these three venues willl host the matches of Champions Trophy 2025.
Where Lahore will host second Semifinal and Final on 9 March if media doesn’t qualify for finals.
Both the semi finals and Finals have reserve day.
The first match of the tournament will be played between New Zealand and Pakistan on 19 February in Karachi.
And this will also be the first match of group A. India’s first match will be played with Bangladesh on 20 February in Dubai.
And now let’s talk about the biggest and the most watched match is the great encounter between India and Pakistan which will be played on 23 February in Dubai.
Which is awaited by the audience of both the countries.
Champions Trophy 2025 Schedule and Fixtures
DATE | TEAM | VENUE |
19 Feburary | Pakistan vs New Zealand | National Stadium karachi |
20 February | India vs Bangladesh | Dubai International Stadium |
21 February | Afghanistan vs South Africa | National Stadium karachi |
22 February | Australia vs England | Gaddafi Stadium Lahore |
23 February | India vs Pakistan | Dubai International Stadium |
24 February | Bangladesh vs New Zealand | Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium |
25 February | Australia vs South Africa | Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium |
26 February | Afghanistan vs England | Gaddafi Stadium Lahore |
27 February | Pakistan vs Bangladesh | Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium |
28 February | Afghanistan vs Australia | Gaddafi Stadium Lahore |
01 March | South Africa vs England | National Stadium karachi |
02 March | New Zealand vs India | Dubai International Stadium |
04 March | Semi Final 1 | Dubai International Stadium |
05 March | Semi Final 2 | Gaddafi Stadium Lahore |
09 March | Final | Gaddafi Stadium Lahore / Dubai International Stadium |
The first match of Group B will be played between Afghanistan and South Africa on 21 February in Karachi.
Some Important facts – Related to champions trophy
India and Australia are two most successful teams in ICC Champions trophy since its started in 1998.
Australia won the title in 2006 in Mumbai India and in 2009 in Centurion, South Africa.
India shared title with host Sri Lank in Colombo in 2002 and second in Birmingham, England in 2014.
The newly appointed ICC chairman Jay Shah said “ the ICC is delighted to release the schedule of the Men’s Champions Trophy 2025 , marking the tournament’s much anticipated return since 2017. The thrilling competition, in which eight team battle it out to claim the iconic white jackets, will provide fans 15 matches of unmissable entertainment.”
“ this edition will take place in Pakistan and the UAE.”
Pakistan Cricket Board Chairman, Mohsin Naqvi said “ We are pleased that an agreement has been reached based on the principles of equality and respect, showcasing the spirit of cooperation and collaboration that defines our sport.”
“Our heartfelt gratitude goes out to the ICC members who played a constructive role in helping us achieve a mutually beneficial solution. Their efforts have been invaluable in promoting the interests of international cricket.
“ Pakistan is elated to welcome the world to the Champions Trophy, and we look forward to extending our renowned hospitality to all.”
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