Pakistan Schedule at Champions Trophy 2025: Know Dates of PAK Matches in Group Stage, Potential Semifinal and Final

Pakistan Schedule at Champions Trophy 2025: Pakistan are all set to host the ICC Champions Trophy 2024, a tournament that promises to be historic. The event will feature a hybrid format for the first time in ICC tournaments, as geopolitical tensions between India and Pakistan prevent both teams from playing in each other’s countries.

This means the highly anticipated India vs Pakistan match will be held in Dubai, at the Dubai International Stadium, making it a significant occasion for both cricketing nations. Let's take a look at details related to hosts Pakistan's group and matches in the tournament:

Pakistan's Group in Champions Trophy 2025

Group	Teams
Group A	Pakistan, India, New Zealand, Bangladesh

Pakistan schedule in Champions Trophy 2025

Date	Match	Venue	Country
19 February	Pakistan vs New Zealand	National Stadium, Karachi	Pakistan
23 February	Pakistan vs India	Dubai International Stadium	UAE
27 February	Pakistan vs Bangladesh	Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium	Pakistan
Possible Semi-final 2 (Pakistan play if qualify)	5 March	Gaddafi Stadium, Lahore	Pakistan
Final (Pakistan play if qualify)	9 March	Gaddafi Stadium, Lahore	Pakistan*
Reserve Day	10 March	-	-

Note: If India qualifies for the final, it will be played in Dubai.

As the defending champions and tournament hosts, Pakistan enters the competition with renewed confidence under new captain Mohammad Rizwan. With ODI series victories over Australia, South Africa, and Zimbabwe in recent months, Pakistan has made a strong case as one of the top contenders for the title.

The group-stage fixtures promise exciting encounters. Pakistan will begin their campaign on 19th February against New Zealand at the National Stadium in Karachi. This match will be crucial for setting the tone as they aim to dominate on home soil.

The much-anticipated India vs Pakistan match is scheduled for 23rd February at the Dubai International Stadium. This will be the first time both teams meet under the hybrid model, offering a unique environment for a clash that usually takes place on their respective home grounds. With both teams in peak form, this encounter will be a must-watch for cricket fans worldwide.

Pakistan’s final group match will be against Bangladesh on 27th February at the Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium. With Pakistan’s impressive recent performances, they are expected to be the favorites, but Bangladesh will surely put up a strong fight.

With the tournament scheduled across various venues in Pakistan and the UAE, the Champions Trophy 2024 is poised to deliver thrilling cricket. As Pakistan aims to defend their title, all eyes will be on their matches, especially the historic India-Pakistan clash, which promises to be one of the highlights of the competition.