Wed Dec 25 05:03:39 UTC 2024: ## ICC Champions Trophy 2025 Schedule Unveiled: India-Pakistan Clash Set for Dubai

**Dubai, UAE –** The International Cricket Council (ICC) has released the full schedule for the Champions Trophy 2025, to be held in Pakistan in February and March. The tournament, a hybrid model due to security concerns, will see India playing its matches in UAE.

The 8-team tournament features two groups. Group A includes Pakistan, India, New Zealand, and Bangladesh; while Group B comprises South Africa, Australia, Afghanistan, and England. All matches will be day-night affairs.

A highlight is the India-Pakistan clash scheduled for February 23rd in Dubai. Other key matches include the February 20th encounter between Bangladesh and India, also in Dubai, and the final, to be held in Lahore on March 9th (unless India reaches the final, in which case it will be moved to Dubai).

The complete schedule is as follows:

* **February 19:** Pakistan vs New Zealand (Karachi)
* **February 20:** Bangladesh vs India (Dubai)
* **February 21:** Afghanistan vs South Africa (Karachi)
* **February 22:** Australia vs England (Lahore)
* **February 23:** Pakistan vs India (Dubai)
* **February 24:** Bangladesh vs New Zealand (Rawalpindi)
* **February 25:** Australia vs South Africa (Rawalpindi)
* **February 26:** Afghanistan vs England (Lahore)
* **February 27:** Pakistan vs Bangladesh (Rawalpindi)
* **February 28:** Afghanistan vs Australia (Lahore)
* **March 1:** South Africa vs England (Karachi)
* **March 2:** New Zealand vs India (Dubai)
* **March 4:** Semi-final 1 (Dubai)
* **March 5:** Semi-final 2 (Lahore)
* **March 9:** Final (Lahore/Dubai)

The Champions Trophy, first held in 1998, has seen India and Australia win the title twice each. The last tournament, in 2017, was won by Pakistan. The ICC anticipates a thrilling competition in 2025.

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