The schedule of the highly-anticipated ICC Champions Trophy 2025, to be hosted by Pakistan, is likely to be announced next week, sources claimed.p>
According to the details, an International Cricket Council (ICC) delegation is set to visit Lahore from November 10 to 12 to inspect the arrangements and preparations for the eight-team tournament.p>
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During the visit, the schedule of the tournament, alongside other major details, is likely to be unveiled.p>
Sources further revealed that the schedule has already been shared with the teams participating in the tournament, scheduled to take place in the February-March window.p>
As per the proposed schedule, hosts Pakistan are placed in Group A, alongside arch-rivals India, Bangladesh and New Zealand, while Group B is comprised of England, South Africa, Australia and Afghanistan. p>
Remember, the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) is yet to confirm India’s participation in the Pakistan-hosted Champions Trophy as the body still awaits the government’s approval.p>
The Champions Trophy 2025 is likely to run from February 19 to March 9, with a reserve day on March 10. p>
The tournament will be held across Karachi, Lahore and Rawalpindi, with p>
Lahore hosting the most number of matches (seven), including the final.p>
Karachi’s National Bank Stadium will host a total of three matches including the curtain-raiser and one of the semi-finals. p>
Rawalpindi, on the contrary, will host five matches, including the second semi-final. p>
As per the proposed schedule, the semi-finals are scheduled on March 5 and 6, while the final will be played on March 9.
ICC Champions Trophy 2025 proposed schedule:
February 19: New Zealand vs Pakistan - Karachip>
February 20: Bangladesh vs India - Lahorep>
February 21: Afghanistan vs South Africa - Karachip>
February 22: Australia vs England - Lahorep>
February 23: New Zealand vs India - Lahorep>
February 24: Pakistan vs Bangladesh - Rawalpindip>
February 25: Afghanistan vs England - Lahorep>
February 26: Australia vs South Africa - Rawalpindip>
February 27: Bangladesh vs New Zealand - Lahorep>
February 28: Afghanistan vs Australia - Rawalpindip>
March 1: Pakistan vs India - Lahorep>
March 2: South Africa vs England - Rawalpindip>
March 5 Semi-final: TBC vs TBC - Karachip>
March 6 Semi-final: TBC vs TBC - Rawalpindip>
March 9 Final: TBC vs TBC - Lahore