[PICTURE][REPORTS] Potential fixture list and groups for ICC Champions Trophy 2025 revealed

[BouncerGuy]

As per recent reports, the highly anticipated tournament is set to feature thrilling matchups between the top eight teams, with the action likely kicking off in February 2025.

The marquee event, which marks the return of the Champions Trophy after eight years, is expected to span across multiple venues in Pakistan. While the official announcement from the ICC is still awaited, the reported schedule has already fueled discussions about key clashes and the road to the coveted title.

The schedule includes key matches such as Pakistan vs. New Zealand on February 19 and the highly anticipated Pakistan vs. India clash on February 23.

According to reports, the tournament will feature two groups of four teams each:

Group 1 comprises arch-rivals India and Pakistan, alongside New Zealand and Bangladesh

Group 2 includes Australia, England, South Africa, and Afghanistan side.

https://twitter.com/x/status/1870434675262435540

 

[Rana]

Semi final and final neutral

What a joke

 

[Kianig89]

A farce it is, actually if it is Pak v Eng final will.be also neutral

 

[RedwoodOriginal]

I'll wait till the official schedule is out.

 

[emranabbas]

don't think many people actually know what it means by "reports"

I wouldn't be surprised if revzsports is an Indian website

 

[Vikram1989]

Interesting. Its both ind and pak have matches prior to their clash. Icc scheduled India match against nz as their insurance match hoping india will win one out first 2 matches( am not sure about it with India's oldie squad).

I think afg will really dent chances of one poor team .they will make England bakara most probably

 

[shokz1408]

this is gonna be a tough competition, good to see only 8 teams for hopefully more closely contested games. I will say though with this tentative schedule, 9 games in Pakistan and 7 neutral, it’s almost 50% outside of Pakistan.

 

[RedwoodOriginal]

this is gonna be a tough competition, good to see only 8 teams for hopefully more closely contested games. I will say though with this tentative schedule, 9 games in Pakistan and 7 neutral, it’s almost 50% outside of Pakistan.

Hopefully India gets knocked out in the first round. Think it would benefit both Pakistani and Indian fans. Pakistani fans will get to see the knockouts in their stadiums, and Indian fans will get to see the careers of Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli come to an end.

 

[Slim]

This schedule is complete BS. I have seen a totally different schedule somewhere else. One semi final is in Lahore and one is in Dubai if India qualifies which i hope they dont.

Final against in Lahore or Dubai depending on if India qualifies. Only 3 matches of CT outside Pakistan if India is knocked out in group stage.

Lets all hope kiwis and our boys pound India to kingdom come. Would be a beautiful sight.

 

[Mesozoic]

This schedule is complete BS. I have seen a totally different schedule somewhere else. One semi final is in Lahore and one is in Dubai if India qualifies which i hope they dont.

Final against in Lahore or Dubai depending on if India qualifies. Only 3 matches of CT outside Pakistan if India is knocked out in group stage.

Lets all hope kiwis and our boys pound India to kingdom come. Would be a beautiful sight.

Atleast one semi-final and the final will definitely be held outside Pakistan irrespective of India reaching the knockout stages. And we will all be there to see it.

 

[shah9425]

Wait until official announcement from icc handle

Not believe this chapri media which were saying CT is going to be held in SA

 

[Pakpak]

I saw something completely different.

Ie one semi is in Lahore

And the final Lahore if Pak qualifies and India doesn;t.

 

[Hitman]

Hopefully India gets knocked out in the first round. Think it would benefit both Pakistani and Indian fans. Pakistani fans will get to see the knockouts in their stadiums, and Indian fans will get to see the careers of Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli come to an end.

Lofty expectations. They will continue to leech the team.

 

[mominsaigol]

@emranabbas Bro are you coming? I'll be in Lahore throughout Feb and March. LMK, we can arrange some games live together

 

[Slim]

Atleast one semi-final and the final will definitely be held outside Pakistan irrespective of India reaching the knockout stages. And we will all be there to see it.

Dream on , just like your fellow clowns were dreaming of champions trophy being taken outside of Pakistan to South Africa, India, Uganda, Neverland

 

[Rajdeep]

Humiliation is backing out of your words after chest beating non stop. Example - the way BCCI, Indian media and indians ran back with their tails....after so called ultimatums and threats to Pakistan on moving champions trophy to south africa, and god knows how many other countries.

India's original stance was not travelling to Pakistan and play all its games in UAE including the finals. This is exactly what is happening and PCB had to agree to all the demands made by BCCI. So not sure how can it be humiliation for India.

 

[Mesozoic]

Dream on ,just like your fellow clowns were dreaming of champions trophy being taken outside of Pakistan to South Africa, India, Uganda, Neverland

I never dreamt of that..

But I certainly remember one who dreamt of "India coming to Lahore for the CT and enjoying Pakistani hospitality" not so long ago.

 

[Rajdeep]

@emranabbas Bro are you coming? I'll be in Lahore throughout Feb and March. LMK, we can arrange some games live together

How about me bro? Am I invited or you are still mad at me?

I am planning to be in Dubai on 23rd Feb to witness India beating Pakistan. If you are coming, we can meet and settle our differences.

 

[The Bald Eagle]

How about me bro? Am I invited or you are still mad at me?

I am planning to be in Dubai on 23rd Feb to witness India beating Pakistan. If you are coming, we can meet and settle our differences.

You visit Pakistan man, no one would entertain you like your Pakistani friends. Join them there

 

[mominsaigol]

How about me bro? Am I invited or you are still mad at me?

I am planning to be in Dubai on 23rd Feb to witness India beating Pakistan. If you are coming, we can meet and settle our differences.

Ik you're trolling, but genuinely I'm here to travel and am planning.

Assuming you'll actually be in Dubai, and won't sniff me or try to kidnap me, I would love to watch a game with a fellow PP poster even if said poster is on the other side of the coin.

Genuinely I can make it to dubai. I'm a money making adult and can travel wherever I want., besides I've been to dubai 5x and have loved every single bit of it.

But unlike brother @emranabbas who ik will be their in Lahore. You probably won't ve in dubai lol.

 

[jamie smith fan]

You visit Pakistan man, no one would entertain you like your Pakistani friends. Join them there

wish I could come to watch a game in pak

 

[mominsaigol]

@Rajdeep

If you do visit Aus preferably Sydney and theirs a game at SCG, you are free to contact me and we can go watch together. Sab bhai hi hain at the end of the day.

But you're paying for coffee and food. Tickets mein lei lo ga .

 

[gazza619]

Its a shame WI and SL are not there.

 

[sweep_shot]

Its a shame WI and SL are not there.

Their own faults.

SL could've qualified had they beaten Bangladesh in 2023 WC. They just needed to win that one game and they failed.

Windies didn't even make it past the qualifier round.

 

[Rajdeep]

@Rajdeep

If you do visit Aus preferably Sydney and theirs a game at SCG, you are free to contact me and we can go watch together. Sab bhai hi hain at the end of the day.

But you're paying for coffee and food. Tickets mein lei lo ga .

Sure bro. You can also contact me if you are coming to UK to watch any future cricket matches. Oval cricket ground is almost my second home

 

[The Bald Eagle]

@Rajdeep

If you do visit Aus preferably Sydney and theirs a game at SCG, you are free to contact me and we can go watch together. Sab bhai hi hain at the end of the day.

But you're paying for coffee and food. Tickets mein lei lo ga .

It's heartening to see that many PP followers have a level of respect for each other despite having glaring opinion differences.

 

[jamie smith fan]

Its a shame WI and SL are not there.

ct is basically a pointless tournament,what is point of having just 8 teams when u have a wc having only 10 teams.Ct should have had 12 teams with 4 groups of 3 teams and the group toppers playing semi finals

 

[jamie smith fan]

Its a shame WI and SL are not there.

bng and lanka rivalry will be missed

 

[mominsaigol]

It's heartening to see that many PP followers have a level of respect for each other despite having glaring opinion differences.

@Rajdeep is a brother. I get heated with him in cricketing affairs and may say some mean things during heated moments but otherwise I don't mind interacting with people lol.

Another thing is, I spent 3 years in the UK lol. I watched 2019 wc live in the stadium some games.

Genuinely speaking having been to London, Leeds, Canterbury, Oxford, Brighton, Cambridge, Manchester, Bristol, Bath etc etc, i have to say their alot of things that UK does 100x better then Aus.

But alot of things that UK does 100x worse as well.

However No city in Aus matches London. Literally none. London is next level. From food to transport to history, culture, tourist attractions etc etc, London beats every city in Aus black and blue

 

[mominsaigol]

Sure bro. You can also contact me if you are coming to UK to watch any future cricket matches. Oval cricket ground is almost my second home

Done boss. Rn no plans to come back to England, but I'll 100% take your offer when I revist.

 

[gazza619]

ct is basically a pointless tournament,what is point of having just 8 teams when u have a wc having only 10 teams.Ct should have had 12 teams with 4 groups of 3 teams and the group toppers playing semi finals

12 is too much. 10 is enough.

 

[mominsaigol]

ct is basically a pointless tournament,what is point of having just 8 teams when u have a wc having only 10 teams.Ct should have had 12 teams with 4 groups of 3 teams and the group toppers playing semi finals

But if ct has 10-12 teams, how is it any different from a world cup?

 

[RidiculousMan]

As per recent reports, the highly anticipated tournament is set to feature thrilling matchups between the top eight teams, with the action likely kicking off in February 2025.

The marquee event, which marks the return of the Champions Trophy after eight years, is expected to span across multiple venues in Pakistan. While the official announcement from the ICC is still awaited, the reported schedule has already fueled discussions about key clashes and the road to the coveted title.

The schedule includes key matches such as Pakistan vs. New Zealand on February 19 and the highly anticipated Pakistan vs. India clash on February 23.

According to reports, the tournament will feature two groups of four teams each:

Group 1 comprises arch-rivals India and Pakistan, alongside New Zealand and Bangladesh

Group 2 includes Australia, England, South Africa, and Afghanistan side.

https://twitter.com/x/status/1870434675262435540

This is pathetic. Why Pakistan will be traveling mid group games to Neutral venue to play India?

They will play New Zealand at home, then India away and then Bangladesh at home.

 

[RidiculousMan]

This schedule is complete BS. I have seen a totally different schedule somewhere else. One semi final is in Lahore and one is in Dubai if India qualifies which i hope they dont.

Final against in Lahore or Dubai depending on if India qualifies. Only 3 matches of CT outside Pakistan if India is knocked out in group stage.

Lets all hope kiwis and our boys pound India to kingdom come. Would be a beautiful sight.

Cricket will win if India gets knocked out of group stage.

 

[Devadwal]

More chance of pakistan to knockout from group stages than india.

Pakistan champion trophy dream is likely to ends with in 4 days from starting the Tournaments when they will lose 1st match against NZ ( 19 feb) than 2nd match against india ( On 23 Feb).

 

[Slim]

Cricket will win if India gets knocked out of group stage.

Manifesting this beautiful reality, it will be a great day when India gets knocked out in their second match and then they can watch rest of the tournament from the comfort of their homes without bothering anyone else. Bunch of annoying naggers.

 

[kingusama92]

OP is wrong.

Cricinfo just confirmed it.

February 23rd is India-Pakistan game. India will also play NZ and Bangladesh in Dubai.

One semi-final (neutral) and one semi-final (in Pakistan). Both semi-finals could be in Pakistan if India doesn't qualify. Same applies to the final.

 

[Cricket Warrior]

OP is wrong.

Cricinfo just confirmed it.

February 23rd is India-Pakistan game. India will also play NZ and Bangladesh in Dubai.

One semi-final (neutral) and one semi-final (in Pakistan). Both semi-finals could be in Pakistan if India doesn't qualify. Same applies to the final.

Whats wrong in the OP? it also saying the same

 

[kingusama92]

Whats wrong in the OP? it also saying the same

It's saying both semis are being hosted at neutral venues.

 

[Slim]

OP is wrong.

Cricinfo just confirmed it.

February 23rd is India-Pakistan game. India will also play NZ and Bangladesh in Dubai.

One semi-final (neutral) and one semi-final (in Pakistan). Both semi-finals could be in Pakistan if India doesn't qualify. Same applies to the final.

Exactly, and cricinfo confirmed again that all ICC upcoming tournaments in India would have the same alignment. Would love to see Pakistan playing wt20 final in Sri Lanka. Aaaah, would savour those tears and seethe.

 

[Rajdeep]

Exactly, and cricinfo confirmed again that all ICC upcoming tournaments in India would have the same alignment. Would love to see Pakistan playing wt20 final in Sri Lanka. Aaaah, would savour those tears and seethe.

LOL...you don't learn, do you? I know you will eventually agree during the time of tournament but no similar arrangement will be made when ICC events are hosted in India. First of all it is not all ICC tournaments but only ICC events till 2027 when BCCI agreed in principle to play the games against Pak in neutral venue. The only ICC event happens in India till 2027 is WT20 2026 which already has got a co-host in SL. So Pak will anyway play all its matches there plus one semi final was always suppose to happen there. This has nothing to do with Pakistan's demands. The final will still be played in India. Only thing been agreed in principle with PCB is the India group game against Pak will be played in Colombo which I have no doubt will change during the time of the tournament and BCCI will use its powers to have that game hosted in India due to broadcaster pressure.

 

[shah9425]

LOL...you don't learn, do you? I know you will eventually agree during the time of tournament but no similar arrangement will be made when ICC events are hosted in India. First of all it is not all ICC tournaments but only ICC events till 2027 when BCCI agreed in principle to play the games against Pak in neutral venue. The only ICC event happens in India till 2027 is WT20 2026 which already has got a co-host in SL. So Pak will anyway play all its matches there plus one semi final was always suppose to happen there. This has nothing to do with Pakistan's demands. The final will still be played in India. Only thing been agreed in principle with PCB is the India group game against Pak will be played in Colombo which I have no doubt will change during the time of the tournament and BCCI will use its powers to have that game hosted in India due to broadcaster pressure.

Not gonna happen

 

[Slim]

LOL...you don't learn, do you? I know you will eventually agree during the time of tournament but no similar arrangement will be made when ICC events are hosted in India. First of all it is not all ICC tournaments but only ICC events till 2027 when BCCI agreed in principle to play the games against Pak in neutral venue. The only ICC event happens in India till 2027 is WT20 2026 which already has got a co-host in SL. So Pak will anyway play all its matches there plus one semi final was always suppose to happen there. This has nothing to do with Pakistan's demands. The final will still be played in India. Only thing been agreed in principle with PCB is the India group game against Pak will be played in Colombo which I have no doubt will change during the time of the tournament and BCCI will use its powers to have that game hosted in India due to broadcaster pressure.

Learn to read, buddy. You clearly have a lot of room for improvement in that regard.

Firstly, no one said all ICC events. I said and i quote “upcoming” and i am sure there are more than one ICC event scheduled in India in that upcoming time frame, forgot which one.

Secondly, “agree in principle” - what is the source of this line? Im relying on cricinfo which has proven to be accurate. And they have twice written that knockout matches will be staged outside India - the ones Pakistan will have to play incl. semi final and final.

And btw you guys keep on yapping about “we will see” and “agree in principle” - are you trying to imply that you lot are inherently dishonest, bunch of liars that you will go back on your words? That you dont have the courage to actually be real men and do what you have to do. And that Indian nation is morally bankrupt that for them being deceitful, lying, and being low trust is normalized behavior? I mean if thats what you want me to believe, i wouldnt find it hard to believe because i see it everyday in Canada. So go ahead and confirm what people already think about you guys?

 

[Rajdeep]

Learn to read, buddy. You clearly have a lot of room for improvement in that regard.

Firstly, no one said all ICC events. I said and i quote “upcoming” and i am sure there are more than one ICC event scheduled in India in that upcoming time frame, forgot which one.

You wrote this just 30 mins ago and now you are saying no one said all ICC events

Exactly, and cricinfo confirmed again that all ICC upcoming tournaments in India would have the same alignment.

Also, pls show me the cricinfo document where it say finals and both semi finals will be outside India. It was widely reported, including here, that only Ind v Pak game will be in Colombo. That is the only thing PCB got. It may very well happen and it will be no big deal if Ind travels to SL to face Pak and reignite that 228 run win memory of last Asia cup. However, I have my serious doubt India will travel and only will believe when I see it.