Pakistan will take on arch-rival India in the marquee group game of the 2025 Champions Trophy in Dubai on Feb. 23 after the ICC finally announced the schedule for the tournament.

England are Australia's first Champions Trophy opponents in Pakistan in February but Pat Cummins' team could end up playing the final in Dubai.

The schedule for ICC Champions Trophy 2025 has been unveiled, with the marquee tournament set to be jointly hosted by Pakistan and Dubai. However, due to political issues, Rohit Sharma-led India will play its matches in Dubai under a hybrid model (neutral venue), as they will not be traveling to Pakistan.

The Pakistan Cricket Board has chosen the United Arab Emirates as a neutral venue to host India’s games at next year’s Champions Trophy following a standoff between the two rivals.

The Champions Trophy will be held in Pakistan and Dubai, after hosts Pakistan selected the UAE as a neutral venue for their rivals India, the International Cricket Council (ICC) said on Tuesday. Holders Pakistan will host an ICC event for the first time in 28 years.

Team India will play two matches against arch-rivals Pakistan in Physical Disabled Cricket Champions Trophy 2025.

Indian cricket team will turn its attention to ICC Champions Trophy following the conclusion of IND vs AUS five-match Test series against Australia. CT 2025, jointly hosted by Pakistan and UAE, will have Rohit Sharma-led India playing all its matches in UAE.

The ICC Champions Trophy 2025 is scheduled from February 19 to March 9, 2025. This prestigious cricket tournament features eight top teams competing for the title. Due to political considerations, India's matches will be held in Dubai,

Pakistan will meet arch-rivals India in Dubai in the standout group game of the 2025 Champions Trophy on February 23 after the ICC announced the schedule for the cricket showpiece event on Tuesday. India refused to travel to Pakistan,