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Champions Trophy Returns to Pakistan After Global Tour

Lahore: The ICC Men’s Champions Trophy 2025 silverware has returned to Pakistan after completing its world tour across the eight participating nations.

Trophy Tour in Pakistan

  • The trophy will now embark on a second tour across major cities, including:
    Islamabad, Peshawar, Lahore, Faisalabad, Multan, Bahawalpur, Sargodha, and Sheikhupura until February 15.
  • It will also be showcased during the opening ceremonies at:
    • Gaddafi Stadium, Lahore (February 7)
    • National Stadium, Karachi (February 11)

The trophy previously toured Karachi, Islamabad, Murree, Nithia Gali, Taxila, and Abbottabad in November 2024, but did not visit Lahore at the time.

Tournament Overview

  • Dates: February 19 – March 9, 2025
  • Venues: Karachi, Lahore, Rawalpindi (Pakistan) & Dubai (UAE)
  • Total Matches: 15

Group Stage Draw

  • Group A: Pakistan, India, New Zealand, Bangladesh
  • Group B: Afghanistan, South Africa, England, Australia

Key Matches & Locations

  • Opening Match: Pakistan vs. New Zealand – February 19, Karachi
  • Pakistan vs. India: February 23, Dubai
  • Total Matches in Pakistan: 10
  • Matches in Dubai: 4, including India’s group-stage matches and the first semi-final.
  • Final Match: Lahore, but if India qualifies, it will be moved to Dubai.

A reserve day has been allocated for the final to account for potential weather disruptions.

The Champions Trophy 2025 marks a significant moment for Pakistan’s cricketing landscape, as the country prepares to host a major ICC event after years of limited international tournaments on home soil.

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