Top Ad
I DIG Radio
www.idigradio.com
Listen live to the best music from around the world!
I DIG Style
www.idigstyle.com
Learn about the latest fashion styles and more...

Champions Trophy 2025: India vs Pakistan to be played on February 23 in UAE

Written by 
Published in Cricket
Sunday, 22 December 2024 10:35

India will play their Champions Trophy 2025 matches in the UAE. The decision, though widely expected, was finalised after Mohsin Naqvi, the PCB chairman, met with Sheikh Nahyan al Mubarak in Pakistan. Sheikh Nahyan is a senior UAE minister and also the head of the Emirates Cricket Board.

"The PCB has picked the UAE as a neutral venue for the Champions Trophy," PCB spokesperson Amir Mir said.

The Pakistan vs India first-round game in Champions Trophy 2025 will be played on February 23, a Sunday, likely in the UAE.

Apart from Pakistan, the other teams in India's group are Bangladesh and New Zealand. India will play against Bangladesh on February 20, and against New Zealand on March 2. The first semi-final, if India make it to that stage, will also be played in the UAE. If India don't qualify, the game will be held in Pakistan. The final, on March 9, is slotted for Lahore, with the provision of holding it in the UAE if India make it that far.

Pakistan will kick off the tournament on February 19 when they face New Zealand in Karachi. Pakistan's other league match, against Bangladesh, will be played in Rawalpindi on February 27.

The other 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. All India games will likely be played in Dubai.

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 impasse was broken after the parties involved agreed on the hybrid model of India's matches not being held in Pakistan but in the UAE. In return, Pakistan's matches at ICC events hosted by India till 2027 will also be at a neutral venue. In both instances, all matches are taken to include knockout games such as the semis and the final.

The agreement begins with the Champions Trophy, and will apply to the 2025 women's ODI World Cup in India, and the 2026 men's T20 World Cup, which will be co-hosted by India and Sri Lanka. It could also apply to the 2028 women's T20 World Cup, the first tournament of the next events cycle that has now been awarded to Pakistan.

Read 3 times

Soccer

Mourinho plans no time off for 'minor' operation

Mourinho plans no time off for 'minor' operation

EmailPrintOpen Extended ReactionsJose Mourinho has told fans he is well after reports emerged that t...

Source: No pressure on Amorim to pick Rashford

Source: No pressure on Amorim to pick Rashford

EmailPrintOpen Extended ReactionsRuben Amorim is under no pressure from Manchester United bosses to...

Arsenal's Saka out for 'many weeks' with injury

Arsenal's Saka out for 'many weeks' with injury

EmailPrintOpen Extended ReactionsArsenal suffered a major injury blow on Monday after Mikel Arteta c...

2026 FIFA


2028 LOS ANGELES OLYMPIC

UEFA

2024 PARIS OLYMPIC


Basketball

Knicks bringing back veteran guard Shamet

Knicks bringing back veteran guard Shamet

EmailPrintOpen Extended ReactionsThe New York Knicks have agreed to a deal with guard Landry Shamet,...

Magic's Moritz Wagner out for year with torn ACL

Magic's Moritz Wagner out for year with torn ACL

EmailPrintOrlando Magic forward Moritz Wagner has suffered a torn ACL in his left knee and is out fo...

Baseball

Sources: Pederson, Rangers agree to 2-year deal

Sources: Pederson, Rangers agree to 2-year deal

EmailPrintOpen Extended ReactionsThe Texas Rangers and Joc Pederson have agreed to a two-year, $37 m...

McCutchen returns to Pirates on one-year deal

McCutchen returns to Pirates on one-year deal

EmailPrintOpen Extended ReactionsVeteran slugger Andrew McCutchen is returning to the Pittsburgh Pir...

Sports Leagues

  • FIFA

    Fédération Internationale de Football Association
  • NBA

    National Basketball Association
  • ATP

    Association of Tennis Professionals
  • MLB

    Major League Baseball
  • ITTF

    International Table Tennis Federation
  • NFL

    Nactional Football Leagues
  • FISB

    Federation Internationale de Speedball

About Us

I Dig® is a leading global brand that makes it more enjoyable to surf the internet, conduct transactions and access, share, and create information.  Today I Dig® attracts millions of users every month.r

 

Phone: (800) 737. 6040
Fax: (800) 825 5558
Website: www.idig.com
Email: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

Affiliated