The draft schedule for the ICC Champions Trophy 2025 has been revealed

The International Cricket Council (ICC) has announced the draft schedule for the 2025 Champions Trophy. This tournament will be held in Pakistan from February 19 to March 9. This event holds a special place in the cricketing world, and hosting it is a great honor for Pakistan, as well as a source of immense joy for Pakistani cricket fans.

According to the draft schedule, the Champions Trophy 2025 will commence on February 19 and its final will be played on March 9. The participating teams will have a seven-day support period from February 12 to 18 to prepare for their matches, during which they will also play warm-up matches. Media and promotional activities will also be organized during this period. The PCB is utilizing all resources to make this event beautiful and the teams will be kept under strict security at the grounds.

In the initial phase of the schedule, various teams will face each other. In these initial matches, Pakistan will face New Zealand on February 19. On the second day, February 20, Bangladesh will clash with India, while on February 21, Afghanistan will compete against South Africa. On February 22, England and Australia will face each other. On February 23, New Zealand and India will play a match, followed by a match between Pakistan and Bangladesh on February 24. Many other matches will also be played, but these are some of the key matches of the Champions Trophy 2025 mentioned.

The semifinals of the Champions Trophy 2025 will be held with the first semifinal on March 7 and the second semifinal on March 8. The first semifinal will be between A1 and B2, while the second semifinal will be between B1 and A2. The final will be held on March 9. In case of any natural issues causing disruption to the final, a reserve day has been scheduled for March 10.

Let me inform you that the last edition of the Champions Trophy was played in 2017 in England, and its final was held at London's Oval Ground. In the final, Pakistan and India faced each other. Pakistan, batting first, set a strong target of 339 runs, with Fakhar Zaman's century being noteworthy. While chasing the target, India initially struggled as Mohammad Amir, with his brilliant spell, sent many top batsmen back to the pavilion. India was losing badly, but Hardik Pandya scored a blistering 76 runs off 43 balls, providing some stability to the Indian team, although it was in vain. Thus, India was bowled out for 155 runs, and Pakistan, after a long time, won an ICC event. By winning this final trophy, Sarfraz Ahmed gained a special place in the hearts of cricket fans.

Before the start of the Champions Trophy 2025, Pakistan will also play a tri-series involving New Zealand and South Africa. Pakistan will host the series, and all matches will be played in Multan, which will greatly help the host team prepare for the tournament. New Zealand and South Africa will also benefit from this preparation.

Hosting the Champions Trophy 2025 is a golden moment for Pakistan in the cricketing arena. Its successful conduct will further enhance the promotion of cricket in Pakistan. The Pakistan Cricket Board eagerly anticipates this prestigious event and expects it to set a new standard in the cricketing world. The PCB is taking every possible measure to make the event successful and excellent.