The Champions Trophy 2025 will kick off on February 19, with the final scheduled for March 9. Hosted by Pakistan under a hybrid model, India’s matches will be held in Dubai. The highly anticipated India vs Pakistan match will take place on February 20 in Dubai, marking almost one year since both teams last played against each other.
The 15-match, eight-team tournament returns to the cricket calendar for the first time since the 2017 edition. Defending champions Pakistan will host their first global cricket event since 1996, with the UAE confirmed as the neutral venue.
Group A will feature Bangladesh, India, New Zealand, and Pakistan, while Group B includes Afghanistan, Australia, England, and South Africa.
Matches will be held in stadiums across Lahore, Karachi, and Rawalpindi in Pakistan, with Dubai hosting the games in the UAE.
What time will Champions Trophy 2025 matches begin?
The Champions Trophy 2025 matches will begin at 2:30 PM IST. The time difference between India and Pakistan is half an hour, so in Pakistan, the match will start at 3:00 PM.
When will be India vs Pakistan match in CT 2025?
India and Pakistan are set to face off in the ICC Champions Trophy on February 23 in Dubai, as the ICC officially revealed the tournament schedule on Tuesday.
After weeks of discussions following India’s refusal to travel to Pakistan for the ODI tournament, Dubai has been designated as the venue for all of India’s matches, including the knockout rounds.
