ICC Champions Trophy 2025 Schedule: India-Pakistan clash on February 23

The International Cricket Council (ICC) has unveiled the full schedule for the Champions Trophy 2025, with the highly anticipated India vs Pakistan group stage match set to take place on February 23 at the Dubai International Cricket Stadium. The tournament will feature a total of 15 matches across multiple venues, beginning on February 19 and culminating with the final on March 9.

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The group stage kicks off with Pakistan facing New Zealand at Karachi’s National Stadium on February 19. India’s campaign begins against Bangladesh on February 20 in Dubai, followed by their marquee clash with Pakistan. Other notable fixtures include Australia vs England in Lahore on February 22 and Afghanistan vs South Africa in Karachi on February 21.

The semi-finals are scheduled for March 4 and 5, with the first semi-final set for Dubai if India qualifies, and the second semi-final to be held in Lahore if Pakistan qualifies. The final is slated for March 9 at Lahore’s Gaddafi Stadium, but if India qualifies, the venue will shift to Dubai.

All matches will start at 2:30 PM IST, with venues including Dubai, Karachi, Lahore, and Rawalpindi hosting the tournament. Cricket fans worldwide are eagerly awaiting the competition, especially the high-stakes India vs Pakistan match, which promises to be a standout fixture of the event.