Dubai: India will play all their league games of the Champions Trophy in Dubai with the marquee clash against arch-rivals Pakistan scheduled February 23, the International Cricket Council announced Tuesday.
News had reported last week that India will play all their matches in Dubai including the semifinal and final if they qualify.
As it has been the case in ICC events, India and Pakistan have been clubbed in the same group which also have New Zealand and Bangladesh.
Group B comprises South Africa, Australia, Afghanistan and England.
The tournament opener will be played in Karachi on February 19 when hosts Pakistan face New Zealand and the final is scheduled for March 9.
The much-delayed tournament schedule was announced after deadlock over the hosting of the tournament ended with ICC keeping India’s games at a neutral venue as desired while having a similar arrangement for Pakistan for ICC events in India till 2027.
ICC Champions Trophy full schedule:
- 19 Feb – Pakistan v New Zealand, National Stadium, Karachi
- 20 Feb – Bangladesh v India, Dubai International Cricket Stadium, Dubai
- 21 Feb – Afghanistan v South Africa, National Stadium, Karachi
- 22 Feb – Australia v England, Gaddafi Stadium, Lahore
- 23 Feb – Pakistan v India, Dubai International Cricket Stadium, Dubai
- 24 Feb – Bangladesh v New Zealand, Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium, Rawalpindi
- 25 Feb – Australia v South Africa, Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium, Rawalpindi
- 26 Feb – Afghanistan v England, Gaddafi Stadium, Lahore
- 27 Feb – Pakistan v Bangladesh, Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium, Rawalpindi
- 28 Feb – Afghanistan v Australia, Gaddafi Stadium, Lahore
- 1 Mar – South Africa v England, National Stadium, Karachi
- 2 Mar – New Zealand v India, Dubai International Cricket Stadium, Dubai
- 4 Mar – First semi-final, Dubai International Cricket Stadium, Dubai
- 5 Mar – Second semi-final, Gaddafi Stadium, Lahore
- 9 Mar – Final – Gaddafi Stadium, Lahore (Dubai if India qualify).
- First semi-final will involve India if they qualify
- Second semi-final will involve Pakistan if they qualify.
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