The Proposed schedule for the ICC Champions Trophy has been revealed. Pakistan are set to host the mega ICC tournament in 2025. While it is unsure whether the Indian Cricket Team would travel to Pakistan, the proposed schedule has been revealed. And the much anticipated India vs Pakistan clash is set to take place in Lahore on 1st March 2025.
Set to commence from 19th February, the tournament is expected to be hosted across three venues. These include the likes of Karachi, Rawalpindi, and Lahore. The first game of the tournament is expected to take place in Karachi with hosts Pakistan taking on New Zealand.
The India Cricket Team take the field, the very next day on 20th February against Bangladesh. The top 8 teams from the ODI World Cup will take part in the tournament. These teams have been divided into 2 groups. And from then, the top 2 teams from each group will progress to the semi finals.
As per the proposed schedule, all three group stage matches of India are set to be played at Lahore. All the teams have agreed to play the tournament in Pakistan except India. Owing to geo-political rivalry between the two nations, the BCCI is expected to take a decision after consulting with the Indian government.
Group A – Pakistan, India, Bangladesh, and New Zealand
Group B – England, South Africa, Australia, and Afghanistan.
ICC Champions Trophy 2024 Schedule
February 19: New Zealand vs Pakistan – Karachi
February 20: Bangladesh vs India – Lahore
February 21: Afghanistan vs South Africa – Karachi
February 22: Australia vs England – Lahore
February 23: New Zealand vs India – Lahore
February 24: Pakistan vs Bangladesh – Rawalpindi
February 25: Afghanistan vs England – Lahore
February 26: Australia vs South Africa – Rawalpindi
February 27: Bangladesh vs New Zealand – Lahore
February 28: Afghanistan vs Australia – Rawalpindi
March 1: Pakistan vs India – Lahore
March 2: South Africa vs England – Rawalpindi
March 5 Semi-final: TBC vs TBC – Karachi
March 6 Semi-final: TBC vs TBC – Rawalpindi
March 9 Final: TBC vs TBC – Lahore
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