Champions Trophy 2025: Full fixtures and key matchups as match returns after eight years | Cricket Information

The Champions Trophy is about to return for its ninth version, that includes the highest eight ODI groups on the earth. Hosted by defending champions Pakistan and the UAE, the match might be performed for the primary time since 2017, when Pakistan lifted the trophy for the primary time.
The qualification for the 2025 Champions Trophy was decided by the standings within the 2023 ICC ODI World Cup, with the highest eight groups securing their spots. The groups have been divided into two teams:

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As per the match format, every crew performs as soon as towards the others of their group. The highest two groups from every group will qualify for the semi-finals, resulting in a grand finale.
The match kicks off on February 19 on the Nationwide Stadium in Karachi, the place hosts Pakistan tackle New Zealand within the opening match.

India, two-time winners and runners-up in 2017, will play all their group-stage matches in Dubai. Their marketing campaign begins on February 20 towards Bangladesh, adopted by a extremely anticipated conflict with arch-rivals Pakistan on a blockbuster weekend.
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The weekend will even function one other marquee encounter as reigning ODI World Cup champions Australia face England in a fierce battle.
The semi-finals are scheduled for March 4 in Dubai and March 5 in Lahore. The ultimate will happen on March 9 on the Gaddafi Stadium in Lahore except India qualifies, by which case the title decider might be held in Dubai.
Full fixtures of the ICC Champions Trophy 2025