India vs Pakistan Champions Trophy 2025: Date and Venue Details
Cricket fans are eagerly awaiting the high-stakes clash between India and Pakistan in the league stage of the 2025 ICC Champions Trophy. Set to be hosted by Pakistan, the tournament will witness one of cricket’s most intense rivalries. However, India will not travel to Pakistan for the event.
Instead, India’s matches, including the marquee showdown against Pakistan, will be played at a neutral venue. Teams scheduled to face India, including Pakistan, will also travel to this location.
Should India advance beyond the league stage, their semi-final and final matches will also take place at the neutral venue, ensuring that Pakistan is not guaranteed to host the final of the tournament.
As per media reports, the much-anticipated India-Pakistan clash is tentatively scheduled for February 23, 2025. Cricket enthusiasts can expect yet another thrilling chapter in this historic rivalry.
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Champions Trophy 2025 Schedule
| Date | Match | Venue | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| 19 Feb 2025 | Opening Ceremony | Karachi | Likely to feature the inaugural match between Pakistan and New Zealand. |
| 20 Feb 2025 | Bangladesh vs. India | Dubai | India’s first group-stage match. |
| 22 Feb 2025 | Australia vs. England | Lahore | First match at the new Gaddafi Stadium. |
| 23 Feb 2025 | New Zealand vs. India | Dubai | India’s second group-stage match. |
| 24 Feb 2025 | Pakistan vs. Bangladesh | Rawalpindi | Pakistan’s second group-stage match. |
| 25 Feb 2025 | Afghanistan vs. England | Lahore | Group match at Gaddafi Stadium. |
| 26 Feb 2025 | Australia vs. South Africa | Rawalpindi | Group-stage match. |
| 27 Feb 2025 | Bangladesh vs. New Zealand | Lahore | Group-stage match. |
| 28 Feb 2025 | Afghanistan vs. Australia | Rawalpindi | Group-stage match. |
| 1 Mar 2025 | Pakistan vs. India | Dubai | Highly anticipated Indo-Pak clash. |
| 2 Mar 2025 | South Africa vs. England | Rawalpindi | Final group-stage match. |
| 5 Mar 2025 | Semi-Final 1 | Pakistan (TBD Venue) | Tentatively in Pakistan. |
| 6 Mar 2025 | Semi-Final 2 | Pakistan (TBD Venue) | Tentatively in Pakistan. |
| 9 Mar 2025 | Final | Lahore or Dubai | If India reaches the final, it will be held in Dubai; otherwise, in Lahore. |