ICC Champions Trophy: Dubai to host India-Pakistan conflict on February 23
The await the official fixtures of the ICC 2025 Champions Trophy lastly ended on Tuesday – with the marquee India versus Pakistan group league match scheduled in Dubai on 23 February, 2025 (Sunday). All three India’s group league matches shall be held in Dubai as per the hybrid mannequin agreed upon together with the primary semi-final.
The primary of the semi-finals on 4 March shall be held in Dubai (regardless of the qualifiers) and the second semis is scheduled in Lahore the following day. The ultimate shall be held in Lahore on 9 March however in case India qualify for the title-match, will probably be shifted to Dubai
‘’We’re happy that an settlement has been reached primarily based on the rules of equality and respect, showcasing the spirit of cooperation and collaboration that defines our sport,’’ mentioned PCB chairman Mohsin Naqvi. ‘’Our heartfelt gratitude goes out to the ICC members who performed a constructive function in serving to us obtain a mutually helpful answer. Their efforts have been invaluable in selling the pursuits of worldwide cricket,’’ he noticed.
Pakistan, defending champions of the final version of the event held in 2017, will kickstart their marketing campaign with a conflict in opposition to New Zealand on 19 February. Bangladesh are the fourth staff in Group A alongside India, New Zealand and Pakistan. Group B has Afghanistan, South Africa, Australia and England.
Debut for Afghanistan
The primary conflict of Group B will see Afghanistan, first-time members, tackle inaugural champions South Africa on February 21 in Karachi. The marquee fixture between Australia and England shall be performed on February 22 in Lahore. Rawalpindi is the third venue in Pakistan to have been allotted video games with two of them that includes Bangladesh.
Returning to the ICC calendar after eight years, it confronted a number of challenges after the BCCI confirmed their refusal to play in Pakistan. The extended uncertainty lastly got here to an finish on December 19 when the ICC authorized impartial venues for India-Pakistan video games within the world occasions within the subsequent three years. As soon as that was finalised, the PCB opted for UAE because the impartial venue over Sri Lanka.
Teams
Group A : Pakistan, India, New Zealand, Bangladesh
Group B : South Africa, Australia, Afghanistan, England
Schedule
19 February: Pakistan v New Zealand, Karachi, Pakistan
20 February: Bangladesh v India, Dubai
21 February: Afghanistan v South Africa, Karachi, Pakistan
22 February: Australia v England, Lahore, Pakistan
23 February: Pakistan v India, Dubai
24 February: Bangladesh v New Zealand, Rawalpindi, Pakistan
25 February: Australia v South Africa, Rawalpindi, Pakistan
26 February: Afghanistan v England, Lahore, Pakistan
27 February: Pakistan v Bangladesh, Rawalpindi, Pakistan
28 February: Afghanistan v Australia, Lahore, Pakistan
1 March: South Africa v England, Karachi, Pakistan
2 March: New Zealand v India, Dubai
4 March: Semi-final 1, Dubai
5 March: Semi-final 2, Lahore, Pakistan
9 March: Closing, Lahore (except India qualify, when will probably be performed in Dubai)
10 March: Reserve day
*All matches shall be day-night affairs
