With the official fixtures for the ICC Champions Trophy 2025 released, we look at the key contests to keep an eye on ahead of the tournament.

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

The ICC Champions Trophy 2025 stands out as one of the most eagerly awaited cricket tournaments. Scheduled from February 19 to March 9, 2025, the competition will feature the top eight ODI teams, promising fans a spectacle of thrilling cricket.

The ICC Champions Trophy, originally the ICC Knockout Trophy, aimed to popularise cricket in non-Test playing nations. From its inception in 1998 to the last edition in 2017, the tournament featured various formats and saw eight different champions.

ICC Champions Trophy fixtures and schedule announced; Pakistan and United Arab Emirates to host matches, with games involving India held at neutral venue in Dubai; to Tournament takes place between February 19 and March 9,

England are Australia's first Champions Trophy opponents in Pakistan in February but Pat Cummins' team could end up playing the final in Dubai.

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.

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

JOHANNESBURG - South Africa have been drawn in Group B of the ICC Champions Trophy. The Proteas are pitted against Australia, Afghanistan and England for the showpiece to be co-hosted by Pakistan and Dubai.

India's differently-abled cricket team will face Pakistan in two matches at the Physical Disabled Cricket Champions Trophy 2025 in Colombo, from January 12 to 21.