India to Play First Match Against Bangladesh on February 20, Big Update Revealed

Mumbai : The much-awaited Champions Trophy 2025 schedule is coming together, with Team India set to play its opening match against Bangladesh on February 20, 2025. According to a significant update from recent reports, India’s second game could be against arch-rivals Pakistan on February 23, while the third match is likely to be held against New Zealand on March 2.

Although the venues for the matches are yet to be officially confirmed, Sri Lanka’s Colombo and UAE’s Dubai are among the top contenders to host these games. This new hybrid model, approved by the organizing body, has ensured that India will not be playing any of its matches in Pakistan, providing a level of comfort for the team and fans alike.

As per reports from Revsportz, the groupings for the tournament have also been outlined, with India, Pakistan, Bangladesh, and New Zealand expected to form one group, while Australia, England, South Africa, and Afghanistan will comprise the other group. Afghanistan has shown remarkable improvement in recent months, defeating major teams, including Pakistan, in the lead-up to the tournament.

Team India’s schedule for the Champions Trophy 2025 could look as follows:

India vs Bangladesh – February 20, 2025
India vs Pakistan – February 23, 2025
India vs New Zealand – March 2, 2025
With anticipation building for the tournament, the official confirmation of the venues and additional match details are expected soon. As the excitement grows, fans are eager to see how Team India fares in what promises to be a thrilling Champions Trophy 2025.