The India vs Pakistan Champions Trophy 2025, set for February 19 to March 9 in Pakistan, promises intense cricket rivalry. Scheduled at Lahore’s Gaddafi Stadium on March 1, the match headlines a tournament featuring eight teams in a round-robin format across Karachi, Lahore, and Rawalpindi, culminating in semifinals and a final.
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India vs Pakistan Champions Trophy 2025
The eight teams will be split into two groups of four for the Champions Trophy, which is returning after eight years. Each group will play the other three teams once in a round-robin format, with the top two teams from each group moving on to the semifinal.
Eight teams, including Team India, the bitterest of rivals, are slated to compete for the Champions Trophy in Pakistan from February 19 to March 9, 2025. India has been placed in Group A with Pakistan, Bangladesh, and New Zealand, while Australia, South Africa, England, and Afghanistan make up Group B.
The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has presented a tentative schedule for the competition. After the international body’s security experts examined the locations and other preparations, ICC head of events Chris Tetley recently visited PCB chairman Mohsin Naqvi in Islamabad.
India may be grouped with Pakistan, the hosts, as is the case with most ICC competitions. The Indian squad decided not to go to their neighboring nation for the Asia Cup in 2023, but they haven’t confirmed whether they will go yet.
When & Where Will India-Pakistan Match Take Place?
The high-stakes encounter between India and Pakistan is scheduled for March 1, 2025, at the Gaddafi Stadium in Lahore. Should India advance to the last four, this stadium would host both the tournament final and a semi-final.
Seven games are scheduled to take place in Lahore, three in Karachi, and five in Rawalpindi, according to the draft schedule. Depending on how India advances, another match may be held in the Lahore stadium. The 15-match ICC Champions Trophy draft has been turned in by the PCB.
An ICC Board member informed PTI that there will be seven games in Lahore, three in Karachi, and five in Rawalpindi. There will be a final in Lahore, semifinals in Rawalpindi and Karachi, and the opening game in Karachi. The source said that all India games, including the semifinals if the team progresses, are held in Lahore.
The story goes on to say that, except for the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI), the heads of every board have consented to go to Pakistan for the competition. In contrast to government policy, the ICC cannot compel any board to act against its will, and it will be intriguing to see when the BCCI makes a final decision in this regard.
Full Draft Schedule for Champions Trophy 2025
Three, seven, and five matches, respectively, will be held in Karachi, Lahore, and Rawalpindi as part of the ICC Champions Trophy. The competition will start on February 19 in Karachi and end on March 9 in Lahore with the final. In the event of inclement weather, March 10 will serve as a backup date for the final.
- 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
Champions Trophy 2025 Venues
The match is going to take place at the illustrious Gaddafi Stadium in Lahore in Pakistan. Known for its vibrant atmosphere and passionate crowd, the stadium is expected to be a sea of green and blue, with fans cheering every boundary and wicket.
The pitch at Gaddafi Stadium has traditionally favored batsmen, but spinners can also expect some assistance as the match progresses. Dew might also be a factor in the evening, potentially affecting the team bowling second. Both teams will need to adapt quickly to the conditions to gain an edge.
- Lahore: Gaddafi Stadium
- Karachi: National Stadium
- Rawalpindi: Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium
According to certain rumors, if India makes it to the last four, the semifinal match would take place in Lahore. Still unclear, however, is whether India would visit their neighbor after deciding not to attend the Asia Cup 2023 last year.
The ICC has received confirmation from the other members of their support for the Champions Trophy; the BCCI will decide after conferring with the Indian government.