Out of the eight teams participating in the Champions Trophy 2025, it is only five that will have warm-up matches scheduled before the tournament starts on February 19 in Lahore. Pakistan, Afghanistan, New Zealand, South Africa, and Bangladesh are the teams scheduled for these warm-up matches.
Afghanistan, South Africa, and Bangladesh will play on February 14 and 17. Then on February 16 the other fixture will have Afghanistan facing off against New Zealand. The warm-up matches will serve as a get-together before the main tournament kicks off.
Meanwhile, South Africa and New Zealand are currently in Pakistan for a tri-series with the host team, already making the ICC Champions Trophy 2025 more exciting.
The Pakistan Cricket Board, PCB, has smartly announced three Pakistan Shaheens squads for the warm-up matches. Shadab Khan will lead the team against Afghanistan in Lahore on February 14.
On February 17, the Shaheens will be playing at two different venues, with Mohammad Hurraira leading against South Africa in Karachi and Mohammad Haris in charge in the battle against Bangladesh in Dubai.
The Afghanistan vs. New Zealand match on February 16 in Karachi will be a lead-up to the main tournament, drawing attention alongside the buzzing bets on IPL.
Champions Trophy 2025 Warm-up Match Venues
- Gaddafi Stadium, Lahore
- National Stadium, Karachi
- ICC Cricket Academy, Dubai
Full Champions Trophy 2025 schedule:
Here is the complete ICC Champions Trophy 2025 schedule, listing all matches, venues, and timings. Scroll down for a team-wise Champions Trophy schedule and detailed fixtures.
Match No | Teams | Venue | Date | Time |
1 | Pakistan v New Zealand | National Stadium, Karachi | 19 Feb | 2.30 PM IST |
2 | Bangladesh v India | Dubai International Cricket Stadium, Dubai | 20 Feb | 2.30 PM IST |
3 | Afghanistan v South Africa | National Stadium, Karachi | 21 Feb | 2.30 PM IST |
4 | Australia v England | Gaddafi Stadium, Lahore | 22 Feb | 2.30 PM IST |
5 | Pakistan v India | Dubai International Cricket Stadium, Dubai | 23 Feb | 2.30 PM IST |
6 | Bangladesh v New Zealand | Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium, Rawalpindi | 24 Feb | 2.30 PM IST |
7 | Australia v South Africa | Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium, Rawalpindi | 25 Feb | 2.30 PM IST |
8 | Afghanistan v England | Gaddafi Stadium, Lahore | 26 Feb | 2.30 PM IST |
9 | Pakistan v Bangladesh | Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium, Rawalpindi | 27 Feb | 2.30 PM IST |
10 | Afghanistan v Australia | Gaddafi Stadium, Lahore | 28 Feb | 2.30 PM IST |
11 | South Africa v England | National Stadium, Karachi | 1 Mar | 2.30 PM IST |
12 | New Zealand v India | Dubai International Cricket Stadium, Dubai | 2 Mar | 2.30 PM IST |
13 | Semi-final 1 | Dubai International Cricket Stadium, Dubai* | 4 Mar | 2.30 PM IST |
14 | Semi-final 2 | Gaddafi Stadium, Lahore** | 5 Mar | 2.30 PM IST |
15 | Final | Gaddafi Stadium, Lahore*** | 9 Mar | 2.30 PM IST |
India’s schedule for 2025 Champions Trophy
Here is the full schedule for the Indian cricket team at the ICC Champions Trophy 2025 Team Schedule:
Match No | Teams | Venue | Date | Time |
2 | Bangladesh v India | Dubai International Cricket Stadium, Dubai | 20 Feb | 2.30 PM IST |
5 | Pakistan v India | Dubai International Cricket Stadium, Dubai | 23 Feb | 2.30 PM IST |
12 | New Zealand v India | Dubai International Cricket Stadium, Dubai | 2 Mar | 2.30 PM IST |
ICC Champions Trophy 2025 should be nothing short of entertaining, and the warm-up matches are the last chance for teams to amend any outstanding strategical flaws. Before commencing on February 19 in Lahore, five teams: Pakistan, Afghanistan, New Zealand, South Africa, and Bangladesh, shall carry out these practice matches.
With plenty of interesting fixtures to watch, including Pakistan-India encounters on February 23 and the semi-finals on March 4 and 5, the Final is set for March 9 at Gaddafi Stadium, Lahore, and will surely create a buzz among the diehard fans of cricket around the very world.
As teams prepare for the intense competition, the Champions Trophy 2025 Schedule looks forward to a grand cricketing extravaganza on the Indibet App.
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