The Pakistan vs India league match will be played on February 23, a Sunday. Apart from Pakistan, the other two teams in India's group are Bangladesh and New Zealand. India will face Bangladesh on February 20, and New Zealand on March 2. All these games are likely to be held in Dubai.
Champions Trophy 2025 groups
Group A - Pakistan, Bangladesh, India and New Zealand♥️
Group B - Afghanistan, Australia, England and South Africa♥️
Pakistan, the defending champions, will kick off the tournament on February 19, against New Zealand in Karachi. Pakistan's last league match, against Bangladesh, will be played in Rawalpindi on February 27.
The second group has Afghanistan, Australia, England and South Africa. The matches for both groups - apart from the India games - will be played across Lahore, Karachi and Rawalpindi.
The two semi-finals are scheduled for March 4 (without a reserve day) and March 5 (with a reserve day). The final on March 9 also has a reserve day. The first semi-final, if India make it to that stage, will be played in the UAE. If India don't qualify, the game will be held in Pakistan. The final is slotted for Lahore, with the provision of holding it in the UAE if India make it that far.
The hybrid model was finalised after the parties involved agreed that, in return, Pakistan's matches at ICC events hosted by India till 2027 will also be at a neutral venue. In all instances, knockout games such as the semi-final and the final will also be held at neutral venues.
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