India-Pakistan clash eyed for March 1 in Lahore, PCB proposes for the Champions Trophy
As the T20 World Cup is over, the Pakistan cricket board is getting ready for the next ICC event, the Champions Trophy 2025. From February 19 to March 9, the mega-event is confirmed to be held, as the ICC confirmed PCB’s proposed schedule two weeks ago.
Naturally, the biggest match of the tournament would be India vs. Pakistan. PCB had already confirmed that the Gaddafi Stadium in Lahore would host all of Team India’s matches if they were to travel to their neighboring nation. Now, an ICC senior ICC Board member has confirmed that the PCB wishes to schedule the match for March 1.
According to the proposed schedule by PCB for the Champions Trophy 2025, 15 matches are to be played across 20 days. Lahore will host the most, including the final on March 9. There will also be a reserve day for the final to ensure we have a result.
The ICC source said, “The PCB has submitted the draft of the 15-match ICC Champions Trophy. Seven games in Lahore, three in Karachi, and five in Rawalpindi. The opening match will be held in Karachi, with the semi-finals in Karachi and Rawalpindi, and the final in Lahore. All India matches, including the semi-final if the team qualifies, will be in Lahore.”
The source further added, “All board chiefs of the ICC Champions Trophy participating countries except for BCCI have assured their complete support to Naqvi, but BCCI will consult its government and update the ICC.”