The eagerly awaited India-Pakistan clash in the Champions Trophy 2025 is scheduled for Sunday, February 23, in Dubai. India’s group stage matches will all be played in the UAE as part of a hybrid model finalised by the ICC, ensuring neutral venues for matches involving India and Pakistan.
Pakistan will open the tournament as defending champions against New Zealand in Karachi on February 19. They will conclude their group stage campaign against Bangladesh in Rawalpindi on February 27. Meanwhile, India will start their tournament on February 20 against Bangladesh in Dubai, followed by their high-stakes game against Pakistan and a match against New Zealand on March 2.
The second group features Afghanistan, Australia, England, and South Africa, with games being hosted across Lahore, Karachi, and Rawalpindi. The semi-finals are scheduled for March 4 (without a reserve day) and March 5 (with a reserve day). The final is set for March 9 in Lahore, with a provision to shift it to the UAE if India qualifies.
This hybrid model, adopted after deliberations between PCB chairman Mohsin Naqvi and Sheikh Nahyan Al Mubarak, head of the Emirates Cricket Board, also ensures that Pakistan's matches in ICC events hosted by India until 2027 will be held at neutral venues.
The agreement begins with the 2025 Champions Trophy and extends to the 2025 Women’s ODI World Cup in India, the 2026 Men’s T20 World Cup co-hosted by India and Sri Lanka, and the 2028 Women’s T20 World Cup, which will be hosted by Pakistan.
India’s group-stage matches will primarily take place in Dubai, with Pakistan’s fixtures spread across Karachi, Lahore, and Rawalpindi. All knockout games, including semi-finals and the final, will also adhere to the neutral venue policy.
Updated on 22nd December, 2024 by MyFortune11 Team