Pakistan will take on arch-rival India in the marquee group game of the 2025 Champions Trophy in Dubai on Feb. 23 after the ICC finally announced the schedule for the tournament.

The Men in Blue have not played a single match in Pakistan since 2006, owing to political tensions between the nations

The ODI tournament is returning to the schedule in 2025 after an eight-year absence, with Pakistan winning the last edition in 2017

India to play all Champions Trophy matches in Dubai, including marquee clash against Pakistan on February 23, 2025.

The wait for the official fixtures of the ICC 2025 Champions Trophy finally ended on Tuesday – with the marquee India versus Pakistan group league match scheduled in Dubai on Sunday, 23 February 2025. All three India’s group league matches will be held in Dubai as per the hybrid model agreed upon along with the first semi-final.

Bitter rivals Pakistan and India will square off in the Champions Trophy in Dubai on February 23 as the International Cricket Council (ICC) announced the schedule on Tuesday.

Lahore, Karachi and Rawalpindi will be the three cities that will be holding the matches in Pakistan and Dubai will be have the matches in the UAE.

The much-awaited India vs Pakistan match in the 2025 ICC Champions Trophy will take place in Dubai on 23 February. The tournament will be held in a hybrid model, with Pakistan and UAE hosting the matches.

India will face Pakistan in Dubai on 23 February as the International Cricket Council releases the Champions Trophy 2025 fixtures.

Champions Trophy 2025 is scheduled to start from February 19 and the final will be played on March 19. The venue for title decider depends upon India's performance in the mega event.