Pakistan and India are set to lock horns in a highly anticipated ICC Champions Trophy 2025 clash on March 1 at Gaddafi Stadium in Lahore, according to Indian media reports citing an ICC Board member.
The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has reportedly submitted the schedule for the Champions Trophy to the International Cricket Council (ICC), which is approved by all the participating countries except India.
“The PCB has submitted the draft of the 15-match ICC Champions Trophy. Seven games in Lahore, three in Karachi and five in Rawalpindi,” an ICC Board member said.
Notably, India is scheduled to play all their matches in Lahore.
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The host Pakistan is placed with India, Bangladesh, and New Zealand in Group A, while Group B features England, South Africa, Australia, and Afghanistan, according to the proposed schedule.
The tournament is proposed to commence on February 19. The final match is scheduled to take place on March 9, and March 10 has been designated as a reserve day in case of any unforeseen circumstances for the final.
The opening match will be played in Karachi, while the final is scheduled in Lahore.
Notably, ICC Champions Trophy will return for its ninth edition after an eight-year hiatus. The last edition was played in England back in 2017, where Pakistan defeated India to clinch their maiden title.
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