After much delay, the ICC has finally gone on to release the schedule for the ICC Champions Trophy. The highly anticipated India vs Pakistan clash is slated to be played in Dubai on 23rd February. India will take on their arch-rivals Pakistan in their second group-stage clash of the tournament.
The deadlock is finally over. Both the BCCI and PCB have been at loggerheads for quite some time. But now after the common ground was achieved between both the parties, the ICC has finally revealed their schedule for the tournament. India will play all their matches in a neutral venue, i.e., Dubai.
On the other hand, Pakistan will continue to be the host of the tournament. If India progresses to the knockouts & Finals, then Semi Finals 1 and the Final will be held in Dubai.
When is India vs Pakistan in the ICC Champions Trophy?
The much-anticipated high-voltage clash between the two rivals will take place on 23rd February. Pakistan being the host of the game will take on India in Dubai.
Interestingly, both teams will take on each other in their second game of the tournament. Pakistan play New Zealand in the tournament opener on 19th February.
India Schedule for ICT 2025
India Champions Trophy Schedule:
20 February, Bangladesh v India, Dubai
23 February, Pakistan v India, Dubai
2 March, New Zealand v India, Dubai
Pakistan Champions Trophy Schedule:
19 February, Pakistan v New Zealand, Karachi, Pakistan
23 February, Pakistan v India, Dubai
27 February, Pakistan v Bangladesh, Rawalpindi, Pakistan
ICT knockouts Schedule:
4 March, Semi-final 1, Dubai
5 March, Semi-final 2, Lahore, Pakistan
9 March, Final, Lahore (unless India qualify, when it will be played in Dubai)
10 March, Reserve day
