The International Cricket Council is once again hosting the Champions Trophy tournament after about eight years, with Pakistan as the host country, although the Indian team will play their matches in Dubai. If you’re wondering how to catch all the action live, and what time the matches will start in India, you’re in the right place.
The 2025 Champions Trophy is set to kick off on Wednesday, February 19, with the first match featuring hosts Pakistan taking on New Zealand. Team India, on the other hand, will begin their campaign against Bangladesh on February 20. As for the finale, it’s scheduled to take place on March 9.
In terms of timing, the Champions Trophy matches will start at 2:30 pm Indian time, with the toss taking place at 2:00 pm. You can catch all the live action on TV via the Star Sports Network channels, and for those who prefer streaming, you can tune in on Hotstar.
If you’re looking for real-time updates, scores, and news about the matches, you can also head over to the ABP News website, ABPlive.com, for comprehensive coverage. Now, let’s take a look at the schedule:
The first few matches are as follows:
– February 19: Pakistan vs New Zealand at the National Stadium in Karachi
– February 20: Bangladesh vs India at the Dubai International Cricket Stadium in Dubai
– February 21: Afghanistan vs South Africa at the National Stadium in Karachi
– February 22: Australia vs England at the Gaddafi Stadium in Lahore
– February 23: Pakistan vs India at the Dubai International Cricket Stadium in Dubai
– February 24: Bangladesh vs New Zealand at the Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium in Rawalpindi
– February 25: Australia vs South Africa at the Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium in Rawalpindi
– February 26: Afghanistan vs England at the Gaddafi Stadium in Lahore
– February 27: Pakistan vs Bangladesh at the Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium in Rawalpindi
– February 28: Afghanistan vs Australia at the Gaddafi Stadium in Lahore
– March 1: South Africa vs England at the National Stadium in Karachi
– March 2: New Zealand vs India at the Dubai International Cricket Stadium in Dubai
Moving on to the semifinals and final, here’s what you need to know:
– March 4: Semifinal 1 at the Dubai International Cricket Stadium in Dubai
– March 5: Semifinal 2 at the Gaddafi Stadium in Lahore
– March 9: The final match will take place at the Gaddafi Stadium in Lahore, but if Team India makes it to the finals, the venue will be shifted to Dubai.