INSUBCONTINENT EXCLUSIVE:
The International Cricket Council (ICC) on Tuesday announced the fixtures for the ICC Men&& s Champions Trophy 2025, which will happen from
19 February to 9 March in Pakistan and UAE.The 15-match, eight-team event returns to the cricket calendar for the very first time because
the last edition was staged in 2017, with safeguarding champions Pakistan hosting their very first global cricket tournament because 1996,
together with the UAE which was confirmed as the neutral venue.The thrilling 19-day competitors, in which every match counts in the bid to
claim the iconic Champions Trophy white jackets, will see Bangladesh, India, New Zealand and Pakistan form Group A with Afghanistan,
Australia, England and South Africa in Group B.The arenas in Lahore, Karachi and Rawalpindi will host the matches in Pakistan, while Dubai
will host the matches in the UAE
Ahead of tickets going on sale, fans are motivated to register their interest for tickets here.The Champions Trophy begins with hosts
Pakistan dealing with New Zealand on 19 February &-- the opening day of the event &-- in Karachi
Other key match-ups consist of Bangladesh taking on India on the 2nd day of the competitors in Dubai and Afghanistan facing South Africa on
21 February in Karachi.On 22 February, among cricket&& s most renowned competitions will pit Australia versus England in Lahore, ahead of
an unmissable Pakistan versus India contest on 23 February in Dubai.The quickfire event showcases the best about cricket in one wedding day
out, with the first semi-final set up to be played on 4 March in Dubai and the second semi-final slated for 5 March in Lahore
Lahore will host the final on 9 March, nevertheless if India gets approved for the last it will be played in Dubai, where the triumphant
group will declare the popular white coats
Both semi-finals and the final will have reserve days.ICC Chair, Jay Shah said: && The ICC is thrilled to release the schedule for the
Men&& s Champions Trophy 2025, marking the competition&& s much-anticipated return since 2017
The exhilarating competitors, in which eight groups battle it out to claim the renowned white coats, will offer fans with 15 matches of
unmissable home entertainment.&& This edition will occur in Pakistan and the UAE, and with Dubai also serving as the home of the ICC head
office, it represents an opportunity to display the best of cricket with heritage and modernity
This Champions Trophy is really poised to be an unmissable event of the World Cricket&& s finest
& Pakistan Cricket Board Chairman, Mohsin Naqvi stated: && We are pleased that an arrangement has been reached based on the principles of
equality and regard, showcasing the spirit of cooperation and cooperation that defines our sport.&& Our heartfelt thankfulness goes out to
the ICC members who played a constructive role in assisting us accomplish a mutually helpful solution
Their efforts have actually been indispensable in promoting the interests of worldwide cricket.&& Hosting the Champions Trophy is a
substantial milestone for Pakistan, highlighting our commitment to promoting cricket at the greatest level and showcasing our capabilities
as a premier event organizer
We are dedicated to ensuring that this competition will be an unforgettable experience for players, officials, and fans alike.&& Pakistan
is elated to invite the world to the Champions Trophy, and we look forward to extending our popular hospitality to all.&& ICC Men & s
Champions Trophy 2025 schedule19 Feb-- Pakistan v New Zealand, National Stadium, Karachi20 Feb &-- Bangladesh v India, Dubai International
Cricket Stadium, Dubai21 Feb &-- Afghanistan v South Africa, National Stadium, Karachi22 Feb &-- Australia v England, Gaddafi Stadium,
Lahore23 Feb &-- Pakistan v India, Dubai International Cricket Stadium, Dubai24 Feb &-- Bangladesh v New Zealand, Rawalpindi Cricket
Stadium, Rawalpindi25 Feb &-- Australia v South Africa, Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium, Rawalpindi26 Feb &-- Afghanistan v England, Gaddafi
Stadium, Lahore27 Feb &-- Pakistan v Bangladesh, Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium, Rawalpindi28 Feb &-- Afghanistan v Australia, Gaddafi Stadium,
Lahore1 Mar &-- South Africa v England, National Stadium, Karachi2 Mar &-- New Zealand v India, Dubai International Cricket Stadium, Dubai4
Mar &-- Semi-final 1, Dubai International Cricket Stadium, Dubai5 Mar &-- Semi-final 2, Gaddafi Stadium, Lahore9 Mar &-- Final &-- Gaddafi
Stadium, LahoreAll matches start at 14h00 Pakistan Standard TimeSemi-final 1 will involve India if they qualifySemi-final 2 will involve
Pakistan if they qualifyIf India get approved for the final it will be dipped into the Dubai International Cricket Stadium, DubaiAbout the
ICC Men&& s Champions TrophyAustralia and India are the two most successful sides in the ICC Champions Trophy because its beginning in 1998
when it was known as the ICC Knockout Trophy
Both the sides have won the occasion two times, with Australia being the only side to win back-to-back titles &-- in 2006 in Mumbai, India,
and in 2009 in Centurion, South Africa
India shared the title with hosts Sri Lanka in Colombo in 2002 before winning once again in Birmingham, England, in 2014
Other past winners are South Africa (Dhaka, Bangladesh, 1998), New Zealand (Nairobi, Kenya, 2000), West Indies (The Oval, London, 2004) and
Pakistan (The Oval, London, 2017)
Broadcast Rights in AfghanistanCricket fans across Afghanistan will be pleased to hear that Ariana Television and Radio Network (ATN) has
actually secured the special rights to transmit the 2025 ICC Champions Trophy live, bringing all the action directly to viewers in
Afghanistan.This will be the ninth edition of the Champions Trophy and it will be hosted in Pakistan.The post ICC reveals schedule for 2025
Men&& s Champions Trophy initially appeared on Ariana News.
