The proposed schedule for next year’s International Cricket Council (ICC) Champions Trophy in Pakistan has been revealed, Geo reports.
The dates of the Champions Trophy were announced by the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) last week, with the event scheduled to be held in Pakistan from February 19 to March 9.
It has been reported by the media that the India-Pakistan match will be held in Lahore on March 1.
The ICC, however, has not yet confirmed the schedule.
As per the proposed schedule, Group A includes Pakistan, India, New Zealand, and Bangladesh, while Group B comprises Australia, England, South Africa, and Afghanistan.
Group matches for the Pakistan team will be played in Lahore, Karachi, and Rawalpindi.
The inaugural Champions Trophy match between Pakistan and New Zealand is scheduled to be played on February 19 in Karachi.
Here is the detail of the remaining matches:
India vs Bangladesh-February 20-Lahore
Afghanistan vs South Africa-February 21-Karachi
Australia vs England-February 22-Lahore
India vs New Zealand-February 23-Lahore
Pakistan vs Bangladesh- February 24-Rawalpindi
Afghanistan vs England-February 25-Lahore
Australia South Africa- February 26-Rawalpindi
Bangladesh vs New Zealand-February 27-Lahore
Afghanistan v Australia-February 28-Rawalpindi
Pakistan vs India-March 1-Lahore
South Africa vs England-March 2-Rawalpindi
First semi-final-March 5-Karachi
Second semi-final-March 6-Rawalpindi
Final-March 9-Lahore