However, Pakistan is assuming India to participate and waiting for BCCI’s proper answer regarding participation in the prestigious event.
India’s participation remains pending from its government. The Indian government has historically avoided written confirmation for Indian team tours in Pakistan.
India’s participation remains pending approval from its government, which historically avoids issuing written confirmations for tours to Pakistan. Amid ongoing uncertainty, the PCB has urged the BCCI to obtain official approval from the government.
If ICC and PCB receive no confirmation, ICC will go with the schedule as planned, and India will play its first match in Lahore.
The proposed event will kick off on February 19, 2025, and Pakistan and New Zealand will face off in Karachi.
The 2025 Champions Trophy will run from February 19 to March 9, with a reserve day on March 10. The tournament spans three cities—Karachi, Lahore, and Rawalpindi.
Lahore will host the most matches (seven), including the final. Karachi’s National Bank Stadium hosts three games, including the opener and one semi-final.
Rawalpindi, meanwhile, hosts five matches, including the second semi-final.
According to the proposed schedule, the semi-finals fall on March 5 and 6, with the final on March 9.
ICC Champions Trophy 2025 proposed schedule:
- February 19: New Zealand vs Pakistan – Karachi
- February 20: Bangladesh vs India – Lahore
- February 21: Afghanistan vs South Africa – Karachi
- February 22: Australia vs England – Lahore
- February 23: New Zealand vs India – Lahore
- February 24: Pakistan vs Bangladesh – Rawalpindi
- February 25: Afghanistan vs England – Lahore
- February 26: Australia vs South Africa – Rawalpindi
- February 27: Bangladesh vs New Zealand – Lahore
- February 28: Afghanistan vs Australia – Rawalpindi
- March 1: Pakistan vs India – Lahore
- March 2: South Africa vs England – Rawalpindi
- March 5 Semi-final: TBC vs TBC – Karachi
- March 6 Semi-final: TBC vs TBC – Rawalpindi
- March 9 Final: TBC vs TBC – Lahore
