The highly anticipated ICC Champions Trophy 2025 is scheduled to begin on February 19. The provisional schedule has now been announced.

The possible schedule for the ICC Champions Trophy 2025 to be played in Pakistan and at a neutral venue has been announced. According to sources, the tournament will begin on February 19 in Karachi with the first match between Pakistan and New Zealand.

While the much-awaited clash between arch-rivals Pakistan and India is scheduled for February 23 at a neutral venue.

India adheres to the neutrality policy and will play all its matches outside Pakistan, including matches against New Zealand and Bangladesh.

The tournament will culminate with the final on March 9, 2025, either in Lahore or at a neutral venue, depending on India's qualification.

According to the provisional schedule, Rawalpindi and Karachi will host three matches each. Lahore will host five matches, including a semi-final and the final.

Three matches, including the Pakistan-India match, are expected to be played on neutral grounds, probably in Dubai. If India qualifies for the final, the match will also be played on neutral grounds. However, if India fails to make the final, it will be played in Lahore on March 9, with a make-up day for the match.

This schedule sets the stage for an exciting tournament, with Pakistan playing international cricket on home soil in addition to matches on neutral grounds.