The ICC Champions Trophy 2025

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The ICC Champions Trophy 2025 is currently in progress, co-hosted by Pakistan and the United Arab Emirates from February 19 to March 9, 2025. This tournament features the top eight One Day International (ODI) teams, divided into two groups:

Group A:

• Bangladesh
• India
• New Zealand
• Pakistan

Group B:

• Afghanistan
• Australia
• England
• South Africa

The tournament format includes a round-robin stage within each group, with the top two teams advancing to the semi-finals. The final is scheduled for March 9, 2025, in Lahore; however, if India qualifies, the final will be held in Dubai due to security considerations.

Complete Match Schedule:

All matches commence at 2:00 PM Pakistan Standard Time (PST).

• February 19: Pakistan vs. New Zealand at National Stadium, Karachi
• February 20: Bangladesh vs. India at Dubai International Cricket Stadium, Dubai
• February 21: Afghanistan vs. South Africa at National Stadium, Karachi
• February 22: Australia vs. England at Gaddafi Stadium, Lahore
• February 23: Pakistan vs. India at Dubai International Cricket Stadium, Dubai
• February 24: Bangladesh vs. New Zealand at Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium, Rawalpindi
• February 25: Australia vs. South Africa at Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium, Rawalpindi
• February 26: Afghanistan vs. England at Gaddafi Stadium, Lahore
• February 27: Pakistan vs. Bangladesh at Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium, Rawalpindi
• February 28: Afghanistan vs. Australia at Gaddafi Stadium, Lahore
• March 1: South Africa vs. England at National Stadium, Karachi
• March 2: New Zealand vs. India at Dubai International Cricket Stadium, Dubai

Knockout Stage:

• March 4: Semi-final 1 at Dubai International Cricket Stadium, Dubai*
• March 5: Semi-final 2 at Gaddafi Stadium, Lahore**
• March 9: Final at Gaddafi Stadium, Lahore***

Notes:

• Semi-final 1 will feature India if they qualify.
• Semi-final 2 will feature Pakistan if they qualify.
• If India qualifies for the final, it will be played at Dubai International Cricket Stadium, Dubai.
  
  

Recent Highlights:

• Opening Match: On February 19, New Zealand defeated Pakistan in Karachi. New Zealand posted 320/5, with centuries from Will Young and Tom Latham. Pakistan responded with 260 all out, Khushdil Shah top-scoring.

  
  

• India vs. Bangladesh: On February 20 in Dubai, Bangladesh set a target of 228, recovering from 35/5, thanks to a 154-run partnership between Towhid Hridoy and Jaker Ali. India chased down the target with six wickets remaining, highlighted by Shubman Gill's century.

  
  

Player Updates:

• Pakistan: Fakhar Zaman has been ruled out due to an abdominal injury; Imam-ul-Haq has been called up as his replacement.

  
  

• India: Jasprit Bumrah is sidelined with a lower back injury; Harshit Rana has been named as his replacement.

  
  

For fans interested in attending, ticket registration details are available on the official ICC website.

Stay tuned for more updates as the tournament progresses.