The proposed schedule for the ICC Champions Trophy 2025, hosted by Pakistan, has been revealed. Matches will be held in Karachi, Rawalpindi, and Lahore from February 19 to March 9.
The tournament includes the top eight teams from the last ODI World Cup, split into two groups of four. The top two teams from each group will advance to the semi-finals in Karachi and Rawalpindi on March 5 and 6, with the final in Lahore on March 9.
Group A consists of Pakistan, India, Bangladesh, and New Zealand. Group B includes England, South Africa, Australia, and Afghanistan.
Pakistan will start the tournament against New Zealand in Karachi on February 19, while India will play Bangladesh in Lahore on February 20. India will play all their group matches in Lahore, including a match against Pakistan on March 1.
England will begin their campaign against Australia in Lahore on February 22 and will play Afghanistan and South Africa next.
All member countries support the Champions Trophy, but the BCCI will consult with the government before confirming participation. This tournament marks the return of the ICC Champions Trophy after eight years, with Pakistan winning the last event in 2017 by defeating India in the final.
ICC Champions Trophy 2024 Schedule
- February 19: New Zealand vs Pakistan – Karachi
- February 20: Bangladesh vs India – Lahore
- February 21: Afghanistan vs South Africa – Karachi
- February 22: Australia vs England – Lahore
- February 23: New Zealand vs India – Lahore
- February 24: Pakistan vs Bangladesh – Rawalpindi
- February 25: Afghanistan vs England – Lahore
- February 26: Australia vs South Africa – Rawalpindi
- February 27: Bangladesh vs New Zealand – Lahore
- February 28: Afghanistan vs Australia – Rawalpindi
- March 1: Pakistan vs India – Lahore
- March 2: South Africa vs England – Rawalpindi
- March 5: Semi-final – Karachi
- March 6: Semi-final – Rawalpindi
- March 9: Final – Lahore