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Champions Trophy 2025: Key Details Coming Soon
The buzz around ICC Champions Trophy 2025 is growing as the International Cricket Council (ICC) team prepares for an important visit to Lahore from November 10 to 12. During this visit, they’ll inspect the venues and make final preparations for the tournament. More importantly, this trip is expected to unveil the much-anticipated tournament schedule. Fans and players alike are eagerly awaiting this major announcement!
What’s Next for Pakistan’s Hosting Plans?
Pakistan, set to host the Champions Trophy for the first time, has shared the proposed schedule with ICC member nations. The inspection team will assess the readiness of Lahore, Karachi, and Rawalpindi, which will serve as the primary match venues. An official event on November 11 will showcase the schedule and feature notable cricketers who will be part of the tournament.
Groupings and India’s Participation
The tournament will see Pakistan placed in Group A, alongside India, Bangladesh, and New Zealand. Group B will feature England, South Africa, Australia, and Afghanistan. However, India’s participation is contingent upon approval from the Indian government, with the BCCI yet to confirm India’s participation in matches hosted in Pakistan.
India’s Matches in Lahore
India is set to take the field in Lahore, with a packed schedule beginning on February 20, where they will face Bangladesh. Following that, they’ll battle New Zealand on February 23, also in Lahore. But the most awaited match will be India vs Pakistan on March 1, where the two rivals will clash on Lahore’s iconic grounds.
Match Venues and Tentative Schedule
The ICC Champions Trophy 2025 will run from February 19 to March 9, with March 10 set aside as a backup day. Lahore will host seven matches, including the grand final on March 9. Karachi will open the tournament and host one semi-final, while Rawalpindi will host five matches, including the second semi-final. Here’s a look at the tentative schedule:
| Date | Match | Venue |
|---|---|---|
| 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: TBC vs TBC | Karachi |
| March 6 | Semi-final: TBC vs TBC | Rawalpindi |
| March 9 | Final: TBC vs TBC | Lahore |
Looking Ahead to 2025
With all these details in place, ICC Champions Trophy 2025 promises to be a thrilling tournament. As the ICC reveals the official schedule next week, cricket fans from all over the world are sure to get excited about the action to come. Will India be confirmed for Lahore? Who will make it to the finals? Stay tuned!
