During the ICC Champions Trophy 2025, hosted by Pakistan, all of India’s matches will be played at a neutral venue in Dubai.
According to media reports, the Indian team will play all its matches in Dubai, including the much-anticipated clash against Pakistan scheduled for February 23.
As per the tentative schedule, the tournament will kick off on February 19 with the opening match between Pakistan and New Zealand in Karachi.
A private news channel reported that PCB Chairman Mohsin Naqvi and UAE Cricket Board President Sheikh Nahyan Mubarak Al Nahyan met last night in Ghotki to finalize the neutral venue arrangement.
The national team will play its third match against Bangladesh on February 27, with the semi-finals scheduled for March 3 and 4. The final is set to take place on March 9, either in Lahore or at the neutral venue.
PCB Chairman Mohsin Naqvi inspected ongoing preparations at the National Stadium Karachi yesterday. He stated that for the next three years, matches between Pakistan and India will be held at neutral venues, including the final of this tournament if both teams qualify
