There is no bigger game in cricket than Pakistan against India. Pakistan lost yet another T20 World Cup match against India a couple of days ago. India’s winning Tally goes up to 6 matches against one match won by Pakistan in the T20 World Cup. There is an iota of possibility that the two Asian Giants might play in the knockout stage of the ongoing tournament, given Pakistan qualifies for the next round. But the cricketing entertainment for India-Pakistan fans will be back soon as the Arch Rivals will clash again in Lahore for the Champions Trophy 2025. Lahore, Karachi, and Rawalpindi will be hosting the Champions Trophy 2025.
CT 2025 Schedule
As reported earlier by CBT (cricketbuzztoday), a draft Schedule for the 2025 Champions Trophy has been submitted to the International Cricket Council. Pakistan -India -Pakistan is expected to clash on 1st March in Lahore. The event will be held between Feb 19 to March 9 next year.
India To Play In Qadafi Stadium Lahore
Sources privy to the ICC revealed that Lahore will be the venue for all of India’s matches. Yet it is not clear whether India will participate in the Champions Trophy or not. India’s participation in the Mega event is subject to the approval of the Indian government.
Qadafi stadium Lahore is one of the biggest stadiums in Pakistan. The stadium is in a way near the Indian border and all of India’s matches will be played in Lahore-Qaddafi Stadium.
Possibility Of Hybrid Model
If the Indian government raises questions about the team’s security in Pakistan, it is expected that the tournament might be played as per the hybrid model used in the Asia Cup last year. In the Asia Cup, India played its matches in the UAE.
However, PCB believes that India will participate in the Champions Trophy and all of the matches will be played in Pakistan. PCB is preparing for the upcoming tournament.
Lahore Karachi Rawalpindi As Hosts
Lahore, Karachi, and Rawalpindi are the proposed venues for the 20-day competition. As per schedule,7 matches will be played in Lahore 5 in Rawalpindi, and 3 in Karachi.
Opening Match And Semi-Finals
The opening match will be played in Karachi on February 19. Venues for the two semi-finals will be Karachi and Rawalpindi respectively. if India qualifies for the semi-final, Lahore will host them.
In media, there are lots of ifs and buts about the hybrid model but BCCI and PCB are silent about it yet. Although, we have seen situations changing in the past at the last minute. All eyes are on the BCCI and especially the Government
of India regarding the participation of the Indian Team in the Champions Trophy 2025.
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