In the tournament opener, hosts Pakistan will take on New Zealand in Karachi with the final scheduled for March 9. The eight-team tournament will feature 15 matches, played across venues in Pakistan and Dubai.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
The teams are divided into two groups: Group A of the tournament features current Champions Trophy holders and hosts Pakistan, along with India, New Zealand and Bangladesh, while Group B features Cricket World Cup 2023 champions Australia, alongside Afghanistan, England and South Africa.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
Pakistan will host most of the matches, but all of India's group games and the first semi-final will be played in Dubai.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
In Pakistan, Rawalpindi, Lahore, and Karachi will be the three venues to play host to the tournament. Each Pakistan venue will feature three group games apiece, with Lahore hosting the second semi-final.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
If India qualifies for the final, it will also be moved to Dubai; otherwise, Lahore will host the championship match. Reserve days are scheduled for both semi-finals and the final.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
The Dubai leg begins on February 20 with India taking on Bangladesh. Group B campaign begins on February 21, with Afghanistan squaring up against South Africa in Karachi.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
A big weekend then kicks off with rivals England and Australia set to clash in Lahore on February 22, with the much-anticipated Pakistan-India clash set for the day later.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
Groups:<\/p>\r\n\r\n
Group A - Pakistan, India, New Zealand, Bangladesh<\/p>\r\n\r\n
Group B - South Africa, Australia, Afghanistan, England<\/p>\r\n\r\n
Champions Trophy 2025 schedule:<\/p>\r\n\r\n
February 19, Pakistan v New Zealand, Karachi, Pakistan<\/p>\r\n\r\n
February 20, Bangladesh v India, Dubai<\/p>\r\n\r\n
February 21, Afghanistan v South Africa, Karachi, Pakistan<\/p>\r\n\r\n
February 22, Australia v England, Lahore, Pakistan<\/p>\r\n\r\n
February 23, Pakistan v India, Dubai<\/p>\r\n\r\n
February 24, Bangladesh v New Zealand, Rawalpindi, Pakistan<\/p>\r\n\r\n
February 25, Australia v South Africa, Rawalpindi, Pakistan<\/p>\r\n\r\n
February 26, Afghanistan v England, Lahore, Pakistan<\/p>\r\n\r\n
February 27, Pakistan v Bangladesh, Rawalpindi, Pakistan<\/p>\r\n\r\n
February 28, Afghanistan v Australia, Lahore, Pakistan<\/p>\r\n\r\n
March 1, South Africa v England, Karachi, Pakistan<\/p>\r\n\r\n
March 2, New Zealand v India, Dubai<\/p>\r\n\r\n
March 4, Semi-final 1, Dubai<\/p>\r\n\r\n
March 5, Semi-final 2, Lahore, Pakistan<\/p>\r\n\r\n
March 9, Final, Lahore (unless India qualify, when it will be played in Dubai)<\/p>\r\n\r\n
March 5, Semi-final 2, Lahore, Pakistan<\/p>\r\n\r\n
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