The International Cricket Council (ICC) has revealed the date of the Pakistan vs India Champions Trophy clash to be held on 1st March 2025. ICC Board members were cited in reports by Indian media.
The India vs Pakistan Champions Trophy game is scheduled to be played at the iconic Gaddafi Stadium in Lahore. Notably, the India Cricket Team will play all games of Champions Trophy 2025 in Lahore Stadium.
The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has already shared its schedule for the upcoming event with ICC, and still waiting for BCCI approval
“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.
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Group A in the proposed schedule comprises New Zealand, Bangladesh, India, and Pakistan. Afghanistan, Afghanistan, Australia, and South Africa make up Group B.
Every member nation has informed the ICC that it supports the Champions Trophy. Following consultation with the government, BCCI will decide on the Champions Trophy.
Recall that the Indian media has reported that the Champions Trophy would take place from February 19 to March 9. A reserve day for the Champions Trophy has been set for March 10.
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The PCB handed the ICC last month the Champions Trophy itinerary for final approval, which included the cities of Karachi, Lahore, and Rawalpindi as the tournament’s host cities.
Lahore will host seven games, including the championship game. Both the first game and the semifinals will take place in Karachi’s National Stadium. Three matches in all will take place in Karachi. There will be five matches, including the semi-final, in Rawalpindi.
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The ICC Champions Trophy will be played for the first time in eight years at this event. It was last played in 2017, with Pakistan winning after a final victory over India.