A high-profile ICC delegation is scheduled to land in Lahore from November 10 to 12 for a key inspection of Pakistan’s arrangements to host the 2025 ICC Champions Trophy. Pakistan, hosting this global event after nearly three decades, aims to ensure every detail is perfect. This visit will include a special event on November 11, where ICC officials might announce the schedule and other tournament insights, adding excitement for cricket fans.
Reports indicate that the ICC has already shared the Champions Trophy schedule with member countries, making this inspection crucial for assessing Pakistan’s venues and facilities in Lahore, Karachi, and Rawalpindi. The event will feature cricket stars and local celebrities, marking it as a grand occasion for Pakistan’s cricketing community.
In the proposed schedule, Pakistan lands in Group A with India, Bangladesh, and New Zealand, while Group B consists of England, South Africa, Australia, and Afghanistan. However, India’s participation is still tentative, awaiting clearance from its government.
The tournament will run from February 19 to March 9, with March 10 as a reserve day for the final. The action-packed matches are set across three cities: Lahore, hosting seven matches including the final; Karachi, hosting the opening match and one semi-final; and Rawalpindi, with five matches and the other semi-final.
ICC Champions Trophy 2025 Proposed Schedule
- Feb 19: New Zealand vs Pakistan – Karachi
- Feb 20: Bangladesh vs India – Lahore
- Feb 21: Afghanistan vs South Africa – Karachi
- Feb 22: Australia vs England – Lahore
- Feb 23: New Zealand vs India – Lahore
- Feb 24: Pakistan vs Bangladesh – Rawalpindi
- Feb 25: Afghanistan vs England – Lahore
- Feb 26: Australia vs South Africa – Rawalpindi
- Feb 27: Bangladesh vs New Zealand – Lahore
- Feb 28: Afghanistan vs Australia – Rawalpindi
- Mar 1: Pakistan vs India – Lahore
- Mar 2: South Africa vs England – Rawalpindi
- Mar 5: Semi-final – Karachi
- Mar 6: Semi-final – Rawalpindi
- Mar 9: Final – Lahore
With Pakistan ready to showcase its cricketing spirit, fans eagerly await the ICC’s final approval and the Champions Trophy’s grand return to Pakistani soil.
