Champions Trophy Set To Return To Pakistan After World Tour Ends
Champions Trophy will be displayed in various cities across Pakistan, with plans to take it to different parts of Punjab as well
The ICC Men’s Champions Trophy is set to return to Pakistan after completing its world tour, with the prestigious trophy expected to reach Lahore later this month. The trophy has visited all the countries participating in the tournament, which is set to begin on February 19 and run until March 9, 2025.
Sources have confirmed that the Champions Trophy will be displayed in various cities across Pakistan, with plans to take it to different parts of Punjab as well. The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) is finalizing the tour details. While the trophy had already been showcased in several major cities last November, including Karachi, Islamabad, and Murree, it was not displayed in Lahore. Now, the trophy’s final stop in Pakistan will be in Lahore.
The eight-team tournament will be played across three venues in Pakistan – Karachi, Lahore, and Rawalpindi – as well as in Dubai. The tournament will feature 15 matches, and the eight teams have been divided into two groups. Group A includes Pakistan, India, New Zealand, and Bangladesh, while Group B features Afghanistan, South Africa, England, and Australia.
The opening match will see hosts Pakistan face New Zealand on February 19 in Karachi, followed by a highly anticipated clash between Pakistan and India on February 23 in Dubai. Pakistan will host a total of 10 matches, with the remaining four matches, including all three of India’s group-stage games and the first semi-final, being held in Dubai.
The final of the Champions Trophy is scheduled to take place in Lahore, but if India qualifies, the match will be moved to Dubai. Additionally, a reserve day has been set aside for the final in case of weather disruptions.
