Proteas opponents confirmed for Champions Trophy tournament

The International Cricket Council (ICC) has announced the fixtures for the Champions Trophy, which will take place from 19 February to 9 March in Pakistan and the UAE.

The 15-match, eight-team event returns to the cricket calendar for the first time since the last edition was staged in 2017, with defending champions Pakistan hosting their first global cricket tournament since 1996, alongside the UAE which was confirmed as the neutral venue to host matches involving India.

Bangladesh, India, New Zealand and Pakistan form Group A, with Afghanistan, Australia, England and South Africa in Group B.

2025 Champions Trophy schedule

19 Feb – Pakistan vs New Zealand, National Stadium, Karachi

20 Feb – Bangladesh vs India, Dubai International Cricket Stadium, Dubai

21 Feb – Afghanistan vs South Africa, National Stadium, Karachi

22 Feb – Australia vs England, Gaddafi Stadium, Lahore

23 Feb – Pakistan vs India, Dubai International Cricket Stadium, Dubai

24 Feb – Bangladesh vs New Zealand, Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium, Rawalpindi

25 Feb – Australia vs South Africa, Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium, Rawalpindi

26 Feb – Afghanistan vs England, Gaddafi Stadium, Lahore

27 Feb – Pakistan vs Bangladesh, Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium, Rawalpindi

28 Feb – Afghanistan vs Australia, Gaddafi Stadium, Lahore

1 Mar – South Africa vs England, National Stadium, Karachi

2 Mar – New Zealand vs India, Dubai International Cricket Stadium, Dubai

4 Mar – Semi-final 1, Dubai International Cricket Stadium, Dubai*

5 Mar – Semi-final 2, Gaddafi Stadium, Lahore**

9 Mar – Final – Gaddafi Stadium, Lahore***

* Semi-final 1 will involve India if they qualify

**Semi-final 2 will involve Pakistan if they qualify

*** If India qualify for the final it will be played at the Dubai International Cricket Stadium, Dubai

This article was first published on sacricketmag.com. It is republished here with permission.