The International Cricket Council (ICC) on Tuesday announced the schedule for the ICC Champions Trophy, to be held next year.
The Champions Trophy will feature eight teams, divided into two groups of four each. A total of 12 group-stage matches will be played, followed by the semifinals and final.
Group A: India, Pakistan, New Zealand, Bangladesh.
Group B: Australia, England, South Africa, Afghanistan.
Champions Trophy 2025 Schedule
February 19: Pakistan vs New Zealand, Karachi
February 20: Bangladesh vs India, Dubai
February 21: Afghanistan vs South Africa, Karachi
February 22: Australia vs England, Lahore
February 23: Pakistan vs India, Dubai
February 24: Bangladesh vs New Zealand, Rawalpindi
February 25: Australia vs South Africa, Rawalpindi
February 26: Afghanistan vs England, Lahore
February 27: Pakistan vs Bangladesh, Rawalpindi
February 28: Afghanistan vs Australia, Lahore
March 1: South Africa vs England, Karachi
March 2: New Zealand vs India, Dubai
March 4: Semifinal 1, Dubai
March 5: Semifinal 2, Lahore
March 9: Final, Lahore (unless India qualify, when it will be played in Dubai)
March 10: Reserve Day
* All matches will be day-night encounters