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Champions Trophy 2025 Schedule: Here’s Expected Teams and Matches Details

Pakistan is preparing to host one of the most significant cricketing events in its history, as the Champions Trophy 2025 schedule has been officially revealed. This prestigious tournament will take place from 19 February to 9 March 2025.

Across three of Pakistan’s most prominent cities: Lahore, Karachi, and Rawalpindi. The excitement is building, as this will be the first time in years that Pakistan will host an international event of this magnitude. Cricket fans from all over the world are looking forward to the Champions Trophy 2025, which promises top-tier competition and electrifying matchups.

The Champions Trophy 2025 schedule has stirred up a lot of buzz, particularly around India’s participation. Due to strained political relations between the neighboring countries, the BCCI has chosen not to send its team to Pakistan.

Instead, India’s matches are expected to be held in the UAE, with Sharjah, Abu Dhabi, and Dubai being shortlisted as potential venues. This decision is not entirely unexpected, given the longstanding tensions, but it adds a unique dynamic to the tournament.

Among the highly anticipated fixtures in the Champions Trophy 2025 schedule is the iconic Pakistan vs India clash, which is expected to take place in Dubai, drawing massive global viewership. While India’s presence in Pakistan remains uncertain, all other competing nations are confirmed to tour Pakistan and play their matches at the designated venues.

According to insider reports, the tournament will kick off with an exciting match between Pakistan and New Zealand on 19 February in Karachi. The final match of the tournament, however, comes with a twist. If India does not qualify for the final, the game will be held in Lahore. If India reaches the final, it will be shifted to a UAE venue, though the exact location is yet to be confirmed.

The tournament offers Pakistan a golden opportunity to showcase its cricketing infrastructure and hospitality on a global stage, while the Champions Trophy 2025 schedule guarantees some unforgettable cricketing moments.

Here is the expected schedule:

               Fixture             Date             Venue
Pakistan vs New Zealand 19 February 2025 Karachi
India vs Bangladesh 20 February 2025 UAE
Afghanistan vs South Africa 21 February 2025 Karachi
Australia vs England 22 February 2025 Lahore
India vs New Zealand 23 February 2025 UAE
Pakistan vs Bangladesh 24 February 2025 Rawalpindi
Afghanistan vs England 25 February 2025 Lahore
Australia vs South Africa 26 February 2025 Rawalpindi
Bangladesh vs New Zealand 27 February 2025 Lahore
Afghanistan vs Australia 28 February 2025 Rawalpindi
Pakistan vs India 1 March 2025 UAE
South Africa vs England 2 March 2025 Rawalpindi
Semi-Final 1 5 March 2025 Karachi/UAE
Semi-Final 2 6 March 2025 Rawalpindi
Final 9 March 2025 Lahore/UAE

 

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