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The 2025 ICC Champions Trophy is set to be a significant event in the cricketing world, scheduled to take place form February 19 to March 9, 2025, in Pakistan. Here are the key updates:
• Hosting: Pakistan will host the tournament, marking the first time since 1996 that Pakistan will solely host an ICC tournament. The event was initially planned for 2025 after the ICC decided to reinstate the Champions Trophy following its discontinuation after the 2017 edition.
• Venues: The matches will be hosted across three cities:
° Karachi: National Stadium
° Lahore: Gaddafi Stadium (Including the final)
° Rawalpindi: Pindi Cricket Stadium
• Teams: The tournament will feature the top eight teams from the 2023 Cricket World Cup group stage, including:
° Pakistan (host)
° India
° Australia
° New Zealand
° South Africa
° England
° Afghanistan (making their debut in the tournament)
° Bangladesh
• Format: The competition will follow a familiar format with two groups of four teams each. The top two teams from each group will advance to the semi-finals.
• Security Concerns: There has been much discussion regarding security, particularly for the Indian team’s participation. The BCCI has expressed concerns about travelling to Pakistan, suggesting a potential hybrid model similar to the Asia Cup 2023, where India played their matches in Sri Lanka.
Trophy Tour: The trophy has already started its tour in Pakistan, visiting iconic locations like Islamabad’s Daman-e-Koh, Faisal Mosque, and the Pakistan Monument, signaling the buildup towards the tournament.
Schedule: While not officially confirmed, a leaked provisional schedule indicates that the tournament might start with Pakistan vs New Zealand in Karachi, and the much-anticipated India vs Pakistan match is slated for March 1, 2025, in Lahore.
India’s Participation: The participation of India is still under discussion due to political tensions. The PCB has proposed that India could play their matches in Lahore or India wants a hybrid model where games involving the Indian team might be played at neutral venues like Dubai however their is no confirmation on hybrid model yet.
This tournament is anticipated to bring back the excitement of competitive 50-over cricket, with fans eagerly waiting for official schedules and any further developments, especially regarding the participation of all teams in Pakistan.