The UAE will host India’s matches in the 2025 ICC Champions Trophy, as confirmed following a meeting between PCB Chairman Mohsin Naqvi and Sheikh Nahyan Al Mubarak, a senior UAE minister and head of the Emirates Cricket Board, in Pakistan. PCB spokesperson Amir Mir stated, “The PCB has selected the UAE as a neutral venue for the Champions Trophy.”
India’s campaign will kick off on February 20 with a league match against Bangladesh, followed by a highly anticipated clash with Pakistan on Sunday, February 23. Their final group-stage game will be against New Zealand on March 2. All matches are expected to be held in Dubai.
Group A includes Pakistan, Bangladesh, India, and New Zealand, while Group B features Afghanistan, Australia, England, and South Africa.