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2025 Champions Trophy: The tournament begins February 19 in Pakistan while India is set to play all its matches in Dubai, UAE including the semi-final and the final. Cricket Sports
The ICCChampions Trophy 2025is all set to start from February 19 in Pakistan. This is the first time since 1996 ODI World Cup that Pakistan are hosting an ICC tournament.They had co-hosted the 1996 ODI WC along with India and Sri Lanka.
India, meanwhile, will play all its three league matches in Dubai, UAE. This is as per the agreed upon hybrid model with theICCandPCB.
India start their campaign against Bangladesh on February 20 at 2:30 pm India time before taking on arch-rival Pakistan on February 23 (2:30 pm India time). India play their final group-stage match against New Zealand on March 2 (2:30 pm India time).
The first semi-final will also be played in Dubai irrespective of India making it or not. The second semi-final, however, will be played in Lahore, Pakistan.
The final, on March 9, will be played in Lahore if India fails to qualify and in Dubai if the opposite happens. The hybrid model came in place due to political tensions between India and Pakistan because of whichBCCIdeclined to send the team to Pakistan.
A total of eight teams, i.e. India, Pakistan, Bangladesh, England, Afghanistan, New Zealand, Australia and South Africa are divided in two groups for the tournament.
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South Africa match schedule, timings and venues in Champions Trophy
South Africa vs Afghanistan - Feb 21 - Karachi - 2:30 PM IST
South Africa vs Australia - Feb 25 - Rawalpindi - 2:30 PM IST
South Africa vs England - March 1 - Karachi - 2:30 PM IST
Champions Trophy 2025: Ponting highlights Saim Ayub’s absence as key factor for Pakistan
Former Australian captain Ricky Ponting has emphasized the impact of Saim Ayub’s absence from Pakistan’s squad for the 2025 Champions Trophy. The young batter has been ruled out due to injury, posing a challenge for the defending champions as they prepare for the marquee tournament.
Champions Trophy 2025: India will need both Rohit and Virat to fire to win', says SL's 1996 WC winner
Sri Lankan spin legend Muttiah Muralitharan believes India’s chances of winning the upcoming Champions Trophy will depend heavily on the form of Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli. Speaking at an event on Monday (Feb 10), Muralitharan emphasized that subcontinental teams will have a well-rounded bowling attack suited for the conditions in Pakistan and the UAE.
England match schedule, timings and venues in Champions Trophy
England vs Australia - Feb 22 - Lahore - 2:30 PM IST
England vs Afghanistan - Feb 26 - Lahore - 2:30 PM IST
England vs South Africa - March 1 - Karachi - 2:30 PM IST
Australia match schedule, timings and venues in Champions Trophy
Australia vs England - Feb 22 - Lahore - 2:30 PM IST
Australia vs South Africa - Feb 25 - Rawalpindi - 2:30 PM IST
Australia vs Afghanistan - Feb 28 - Lahore - 2:30 PM IST
Jacob Bethell out for Champiosn Trophy 2025
“I’m pretty sure he’s been ruled out of the Champions Trophy, to be honest. That’s really disappointing for him, obviously, he played nicely the other day and has been one of the really exciting players so it’s a shame that the injury is going to rule him out,” said England skipper Jos Buttler as quoted saying by ESPNcricinfo.
Jasprit Bumrah missing Champions Trophy 2025? Former pacer says 'going to be a huge setback' for India
India are dealing with a dilemma around premier pacer Jasprit Bumrah's fitness with ICC Champions Trophy 2025 just around the corner. Bumrah picked up a back injury during Sydney Test on Australia tour in first week of January and hasn't played any cricket since.
The pacer, however, has been included in India's provisional squad for the Champions Trophy. Bumrah is also expected to play in third and final ODI of the ongoing series against England in Ahmedabad on February 12 to prove his fitness.
Bangladesh match schedule, timings and venues in Champions Trophy
Bangladesh vs India - Feb 20 - Dubai - 1:30 PM IST
Bangladesh vs New Zealand - Feb 24 - Rawalpindi - 2:30 PM IST
Bangladesh vs Pakistan - Feb 27 - Rawalpindi - 2:30 PM IST
New Zealand match schedule, timings and venues in Champions Trophy
New Zealand vs Pakistan - Feb 19 - Karachi - 2:30 PM IST
New Zealand vs Bangladesh - Feb 24 - Rawalpindi - 2:30 PM IST
New Zealand vs India - March 2 - Dubai - 1:30 PM IST
Pakistan match schedule, timings and venues in Champions Trophy
Pakistan vs New Zealand - Feb 19 - Karachi - 2:30 PM IST
Pakistan vs India - Feb 23 - Dubai - 1:30 PM IST
Pakistan vs Bangladesh - Feb 27 - Rawalpindi - 2:30 PM IST
India match schedule, timings and venues in Champions Trophy
India vs Bangladesh - Feb 20 - Dubai - 1:30 PM IST
India vs Pakistan - Feb 23 - Dubai - 1:30 PM IST
India vs New Zealand - March 2 - Dubai - 1:30 PM IST
Varun Chakaravarthy in Champions Trophy Playing XI? India's 2011 ODI WC winning-spinner says 'straight away no'
In a bid to ensure that all bases are covered, India had included mystery spinner Varun Chakravarthy in the ODI squad despite not naming him for the series initially. Varun's selection comes after his 14-wicket Player of the Series performance in the five-T20I series against England, which preceded the ODI series.
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The tournament is being played for the first time since 2017 when Pakistan won the trophy by beating India in the final in the United Kingdom.
