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this International Cricket Council (ICC) Officially announced the much-anticipated schedule 2025 Champions Trophyset to Pakistan Work with a neutral venue, United Arab Emirates (UAE)For the competition involved India For safety reasons. The announcement ends months of speculation and negotiations and sets the stage for an exciting cricket extravaganza from February 19 to March 9, 2025.
Event Overview
- date: From February 19 to March 9, 2025, March 10 is the reserved day for the finals.
- team: Eight teams will take part in the tournament including Afghanistan, Australia, Bangladesh, England, India, New Zealand, Pakistan (hosts) and South Africa.
- Format: The teams are divided into two groups of four teams and compete in a round-robin format, with the top two teams in each group advancing to the semi-finals.
Important competitions and venues
Opening match: The tournament will kick off on February 19 in Karachi with Pakistan taking on New Zealand, setting the tone for what promises to be a competitive affair.
india vs pakistan: One of the most anticipated matches, India will take on Pakistan in Dubai on February 23, which will mark a significant moment in cricket history due to the intense rivalry and the decision of a neutral venue.
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Group stage matches
- February 19, Pakistan v New Zealand, Karachi, Pakistan
- February 20, Bangladesh v. India, Dubai
- February 21, Afghanistan v. South Africa, Karachi, Pakistan
- February 22, Australia v England, Lahore, Pakistan
- February 23, Pakistan v. India, Dubai
- February 24, Bangladesh v New Zealand, Rawalpindi, Pakistan
- February 25, Australia v. South Africa, Rawalpindi, Pakistan
- February 26, Afghanistan v England, Lahore, Pakistan
- February 27, Pakistan v Bangladesh, Rawalpindi, Pakistan
- February 28, Afghanistan v. Australia, Lahore, Pakistan
- March 1, South Africa v England, Karachi, Pakistan
- March 2, New Zealand v. India, Dubai
Knockout stage:
Semifinals:
- March 4: First place in Group A versus second place in Group B (Dubai)
- March 5: First place in Group B versus second place in Group A (Dubai, reserved on March 6)
Final: It will be played in Lahore on March 9 and India will travel to Dubai if they qualify.
Venue news
Pakistan: The matches will be held in Karachi, Lahore and Rawalpindi. If India fails to qualify, Lahore will host the final, showcasing Pakistan’s top-notch cricket venues.
United Arab Emirates: Dubai will be a neutral venue for all India’s group stage matches to ensure that the Indian team can participate in the competition without affecting safety issues. If India advances, the semi-finals and even the final will be held here.
