Big news for cricket fans in Dubai! The International Cricket Council (ICC) has announced an exciting twist for the 2025 ICC Champions Trophy: it will be held across two countries, Dubai and Pakistan. This hybrid model will give cricket enthusiasts a unique chance to experience matches in both places, with all of India’s games taking place in Dubai.
Here’s everything you need to know to get ready for this thrilling cricket event!
The Board of Control for Cricket India has made it clear that the Indian team will not be traveling to Pakistan for the 2025 ICC Champions Trophy. To make sure Indian fans don’t miss out on the action, Dubai has been selected to host all of India’s games. The Dubai International Cricket Stadium, a modern venue in Dubai Sports City with a capacity of 25,000, will be the hotspot for India’s matches.
While India’s games will be held in Dubai, Pakistan is still the main host for the tournament. Cities like Karachi, Lahore, and Rawalpindi will host matches, ensuring that the tournament takes place in Pakistan’s most vibrant cricket hubs. This arrangement is part of a broader ICC policy to host matches between India and Pakistan at neutral venues during major tournaments, a policy that extends to other upcoming events, including the 2025 ICC Women’s Cricket World Cup and the Men’s T20 World Cup in 2026.
The Champions Trophy is one of the most prestigious ODI tournaments in cricket, bringing together the top 8 teams from the 2023 Cricket World Cup. Teams like Pakistan, India, Australia, England, Afghanistan, Bangladesh, New Zealand, and South Africa will battle it out for the title. Matches will last up to 7 hours, so expect plenty of action and drama.
The 2025 Champions Trophy will run from February 19 to March 9, 2025. While the official schedule is yet to be released, the excitement in Dubai is already building. Keep an eye out for ticket sales, which are not yet available but will be announced soon. Stay tuned for more updates on ticket prices and special offers to make your match experience in Dubai unforgettable!
