Rawalpindi stadium to host three exciting matches during the upcoming Champions Trophy
To review the preparations for the much-anticipated Champions Trophy 2025, a delegation from the International Cricket Council (ICC) visited Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium on Saturday.
The delegation, which included key ICC officials, broadcasters, and logistics personnel, conducted a thorough review of the venue’s arrangements.
Usman Wahla, Director of International Cricket at the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB), provided a detailed briefing to the delegation, showcasing various enclosures, media boxes, dressing rooms, and other essential areas of the stadium.
Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium is undergoing substantial upgrades, which are expected to be completed by the end of this month.
The stadium is set to host three exciting matches during the Champions Trophy, marking a significant milestone for the venue in international cricket.
It is noteworthy that the eight-team tournament, comprising 15 matches, will be held from February 19 to March 9, across three venues—Karachi, Lahore, and Rawalpindi in Pakistan and Dubai.
A day earlier, the ICC six-member team, consisting of key officials, broadcasters, and logistics personnel, visited Karachi’s National Bank Stadium to assess the arrangements thoroughly.
The eight teams are divided into two groups. Group A features Pakistan, India, New Zealand, and Bangladesh, while Group B consists of Afghanistan, South Africa, England, and Australia.
Hosts Pakistan will face New Zealand in the opening match on February 19 in Karachi, while the highly anticipated Pakistan vs India match is scheduled for February 23 in Dubai.
Champions Trophy Schedule:
19 February, Pakistan vs New Zealand, Karachi, Pakistan
20 February, Bangladesh vs India, Dubai
21 February, Afghanistan vs South Africa, Karachi, Pakistan
22 February, Australia vs England, Lahore, Pakistan
23 February, Pakistan vs India, Dubai
24 February, Bangladesh vs New Zealand, Rawalpindi, Pakistan
25 February, Australia vs South Africa, Rawalpindi, Pakistan
26 February, Afghanistan vs England, Lahore, Pakistan
27 February, Pakistan vs Bangladesh, Rawalpindi, Pakistan
28 February, Afghanistan vs Australia, Lahore, Pakistan
1 March, South Africa vs England, Karachi, Pakistan
2 March, New Zealand vs India, Dubai
4 March, Semi-final 1, Dubai
5 March, Semi-final 2, Lahore, Pakistan
9 March, Final, Lahore (unless India qualifies, when it will be played in Dubai)
10 March, Reserve day
All matches will be day-night encounters
