Foreign teams set to arrive in Pakistan for ICC Champions Trophy 2025

Foreign teams participating in the ICC Champions Trophy are set to arrive in Pakistan during the first week of February, with practice matches scheduled between February 12 and 18

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Foreign teams participating in the ICC Champions Trophy are set to arrive in Pakistan during the first week of February, with practice matches scheduled between February 12 and 18.

According to reports, the International Cricket Council (ICC) will provide each team the option to play two practice matches. Teams will directly inform the ICC about their participation in these matches. The practice games will be held across three venues: Lahore, Karachi, and Rawalpindi Cricket Stadiums.

Media reports indicate that New Zealand and South Africa will be the first teams to arrive in Pakistan in early February. They will participate in a triangular series along with the host nation, with matches planned in Karachi and Lahore.

Meanwhile, Australia and England are expected to reach Lahore after February 10, while Afghanistan's team will arrive in Karachi in the second week of February.

The ICC Champions Trophy is scheduled to commence on February 19, with Pakistan hosting the event.