Tentative schedule for Champions Trophy 2025 revealed

The possible schedule for the ICC Champions Trophy, set to be hosted in Pakistan and a neutral venue has been revealed.  

According to sources, the tournament will kick off with the first match between Pakistan and New Zealand on February 19 in Karachi.  

The highly anticipated clash between Pakistan and India is scheduled for February 23 at a neutral venue, likely Dubai.  

Before the tournament begins, a six-day support period will be held from February 12 to 18. This period will include team arrivals, practice sessions, and other preparations.  

As per the tentative schedule, three matches each will be played in Rawalpindi and Karachi. Lahore will host five matches, including one semi-final and the final.  

Three matches, including the Pakistan-India game, are expected to take place at the neutral venue, likely Dubai. If India qualifies for the final, the match will also be held at the neutral venue. However, if India does not reach the final, it will be played in Lahore on March 9, with a reserve day allocated for the match.  

This schedule sets the stage for an exciting tournament, with Pakistan hosting international cricket on home soil alongside matches at a neutral venue.