Wed Dec 25 02:32:42 UTC 2024: **ICC Announces Fixtures for Men’s Champions Trophy 2025**
DUBAI, UAE – The International Cricket Council (ICC) has released the highly anticipated schedule for the ICC Men’s Champions Trophy 2025. The tournament, featuring eight teams competing in 15 matches over 19 days, will be held in Pakistan and the UAE from February 19th to March 9th.
This marks the return of the Champions Trophy for the first time since 2017. Defending champions Pakistan will host their first global cricket tournament since 1996, sharing hosting duties with the UAE, which will serve as a neutral venue. Matches will be played in Lahore, Karachi, and Rawalpindi in Pakistan, and in Dubai in the UAE.
The tournament will kick off in Karachi on February 19th with a clash between hosts Pakistan and New Zealand. Other notable matches include Bangladesh versus India in Dubai on February 20th, and the highly anticipated Pakistan versus India encounter in Dubai on February 23rd. The semi-finals will be played on March 4th and 5th, with the final scheduled for March 9th in Lahore (unless India qualifies for the final, in which case it will be held in Dubai). Reserve days are in place for both semi-finals and the final.
ICC Chair Jay Shah expressed excitement about the tournament’s return, highlighting the opportunity to showcase cricket’s blend of heritage and modernity. Pakistan Cricket Board Chairman Mohsin Naqvi echoed this sentiment, emphasizing Pakistan’s commitment to hosting a memorable event. Fans can register their interest for tickets online.
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