The cricketing world is buzzing with excitement for the ICC Champions Trophy 2025. It will undoubtedly have great competition, extreme rivalries, and game-changing moments in this tournament. Pakistan and the United Arab Emirates will host matches between the great names of cricket.
Here you have all the information you would like to know for the schedule of the Champions Trophy 2025, locations, and much more.
Champions Trophy 2025 Full Schedule
- 19th February 2025: Pakistan vs New Zealand – Karachi
- 20th February 2025: Bangladesh vs India – Dubai
- 21st February 2025: Afghanistan vs South Africa – Karachi
- 22nd February 2025: Australia vs England – Lahore
- 23rd February 2025: Pakistan vs India – Dubai
- 24th February 2025: Bangladesh vs New Zealand – Rawalpindi
- 25th February 2025: Australia vs South Africa – Rawalpindi
- 26th February 2025: Afghanistan vs England – Lahore
- 27th February 2025: Pakistan vs Bangladesh – Rawalpindi
- 28th February 2025: Afghanistan vs Australia – Lahore
- 1st March 2025: South Africa vs England – Karachi
- 2nd March 2025: New Zealand vs India – Dubai
- 4th March 2025: Semi-Final 1 – Dubai
- 5th March 2025: Semi-Final 2 – Lahore
- 9th March 2025: Final – Lahore/Dubai (to be confirmed)
Key Matches to Watch Out For
1. Biggest Match: India vs. Pakistan on 23rd Feb 2025
The most awaiting is India-Pak. Everyone’s eyes are wide open in eager expectation from different parts of the world for that exciting match. It’s favored due to eagerness, and it is held full-stretched-stadiums with awesome performance.
2. In the Ashes, the Resumption between Australia and England, starting from 22 February 2025.
Get ready for an electrifying England vs. Australia battle. The Champions Trophy is the starting point of the glorious Ashes series.
3. Semifinals and Final
The semifinals will feature the best teams of the tournament. These matches will be full of suspense. The final in Lahore or Dubai will be a memorable event.
Overview of Venues
Pakistan
Lahore and Karachi are places where the atmosphere is very alive and cricket fanatics are very passionate.
Rawalpindi: Offers a competitive ground which often leads to high-scoring matches.
UAE
Dubai: It is a world-class venue with state-of-the-art facilities which suits any elite match.
The Tournament’s Structure
The 2025 Champions Trophy is a round-robin event. Prior to the grand finale, the top four teams advance to the semi-finals after teams compete against one another in the group round.
What Makes the 2025 Champions Trophy Unique?
The Champions Trophy, which has been absent for a long time, is being hosted in Pakistan for the first time in years. Co-hosting by the UAE gives game fans a variety of situations and sensations, making it a small, unique occasion.
