Champions Trophy 2025 Trophy Tour with inspires cricket fans across South Africa. (Photo Source – ICC)
The eight-day ICC Men’s Champions Trophy 2025 Trophy Tour concluded in South Africa, inspiring cricket fans and generating excitement for the upcoming ninth edition of the tournament, scheduled to be played in Pakistan and United Arab Emirates (UAE) from February 19 to March 9, 2025.
The coveted trophy toured prominent locations in the Western Cape and Gauteng provinces, engaging fans and communities with a diverse array of activities from December 15 to 22.
The journey began in Cape Town with a visit to the historic Robben Island. Fans in Camps Bay and Blouberg Beach enjoyed the glimpses of the trophy, and the launch of a youth cricket tournament inspired future generations with a platform to showcase their skills.
The trophy was also displayed at each venue of three ODIs between South Africa and Pakistan. In Paarl, the excitement was amplified by the presence of South African captain Temba Bavuma and Pakistan captain Mohammad Rizwan.
The tour then moved to Gauteng where a visit to the Alexandra Cricket Stadium presented valuable opportunities to connect with the local communities and inspire HUB and Mini-Cricket participants.
In Johannesburg, fans had the chance to engage with the South African pacer Lungi Ngidi before the tour culminated at the Wanderers Stadium. From stadium and mall appearances to community visits, the tour celebrated the passion for cricket across South Africa.
ICC Men’s Champions Trophy 2025 Trophy Tour continues its tour of all eight participating nations. It has already travelled to Pakistan, Afghanistan, Bangladesh and South Africa with the next stop being Australia.
ICC Champions Trophy 2025 Fixtures
Date
Match
Time (IST)
Venue
February 19
PAKISTAN vs NEW ZEALAND
2.30 PM
Karachi
February 20
BANGLADESH vs INDIA
2.30 PM
Dubai
February 21
AFGHANISTAN vs SOUTH AFRICA
2.30 PM
Karachi
February 22
AUSTRALIA vs ENGLAND
2.30 PM
Lahore
February 23
PAKISTAN vs INDIA
2.30 PM
Dubai
February 24
BANGLADESH vs NEW ZEALAND
2.30 PM
Rawalpindi
February 25
AUSTRALIA vs SOUTH AFRICA
2.30 PM
Rawalpindi
February 26
AFGHANISTAN vs ENGLAND
2.30 PM
Lahore
February 27
PAKISTAN vs BANGLADESH
2.30 PM
Rawalpindi
February 28
AFGHANISTAN vs AUSTRALIA
2.30 PM
Lahore
March 01
SOUTH AFRICA vs ENGLAND
2.30 PM
Karachi
March 02
NEW ZEALAND vs INDIA
2.30 PM
Dubai
March 04
Semi-Final 1*
2.30 PM
Dubai
March 05
Semi-Final 2**
2.30 PM
Lahore
March 09
Finale***
2.30 PM
Lahore / Dubai
* Semi-final 1 will involve India if they qualify
**Semi-final 2 will involve Pakistan if they qualify
*** If India qualify for the final it will be played at the Dubai International Cricket Stadium, Dubai
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