Champions Trophy
The ICC Champions Trophy 2025 will take place from February 19 to March 9, 2025, with Pakistan as the host. Due to political concerns, India’s matches will be played in Dubai, and if India reaches the final, it will also be held there; otherwise, the final will be in Lahore. The tournament will feature eight teams divided into two groups: Group A (India, Pakistan, New Zealand, Bangladesh) and Group B (England, Australia, South Africa, Afghanistan). Matches will be held at Lahore, Karachi, Rawalpindi, and Dubai. The format includes a 50-over ODI structure, with the top two teams from each group advancing to the semi-finals.
The ICC Champions Trophy 2025 is scheduled to take place from February 19 to March 9, 2025, with Pakistan as the host nation. However, due to political and security concerns, India’s matches will be played in Dubai instead of Pakistan.
Participating Teams & Groups
Eight teams have qualified based on their rankings after the 2023 ODI World Cup:
- Group A: India, Pakistan, New Zealand, Bangladesh
- Group B: England, Australia, South Africa, Afghanistan
Venues
The matches will be held across different stadiums in Pakistan and Dubai:
- Pakistan: Gaddafi Stadium (Lahore), National Stadium (Karachi), Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium (Rawalpindi)
- UAE: Dubai International Cricket Stadium (for India’s matches and possibly the final)
Key Matches & Schedule
Some important group-stage matches include:
- Feb 19: Pakistan vs New Zealand (Karachi)
- Feb 20: India vs Bangladesh (Dubai)
- Feb 23: India vs Pakistan (Dubai)
- March 2: India vs New Zealand (Dubai)
- March 4 & 5: Semi-finals (Dubai & Lahore)
- March 9: Final (Lahore/Dubai)
If India qualifies for the final, it will be held in Dubai; otherwise, it will be played in Lahore
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