Champions Trophy fixtures announced, Bangladesh face India in their opening match at Dubai
The tournament is set to begin on 19 February in Karachi and will run until 9 March. Bangladesh, placed in Group A, will kick off their campaign on 20 February against arch-rival India in Dubai.
The much-anticipated schedule for the ICC Champions Trophy 2024 has been officially announced, following delays caused by complexities surrounding the hybrid hosting model.
The tournament is set to begin on 19 February in Karachi and will run until 9 March. Bangladesh, placed in Group A, will kick off their campaign on 20 February against arch-rival India in Dubai.
The tournament will feature eight teams, divided into two groups, competing across 15 matches in Pakistan and the UAE.
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Group A includes Bangladesh, India, Pakistan, and New Zealand, while Group B features South Africa, Australia, Afghanistan, and England.
Matches will be hosted in Karachi, Lahore, Rawalpindi, and Dubai, with each venue hosting three group-stage matches.
Bangladesh's matches:
1. 20 February, 2024:
Opponent: India
Venue: Dubai
2. 24 February, 2024:
Opponent: New Zealand
Venue: Rawalpindi
3. 27, February, 2024:
Opponent: Pakistan
Venue: Rawalpindi
Key details:
- India vs. Pakistan: The marquee clash of the tournament is scheduled for 23 February in Dubai.
- Semifinals: The first semi-final will be played in Dubai on 4 March, and the second in Lahore on March.
- Final: The final will take place on 9 March, with the venue dependent on the finalists. If India qualifies for the final, it will be held in Dubai; otherwise, it will be hosted in Lahore.
The tournament will incorporate a reserve day for the semi-finals and final. This edition of the Champions Trophy promises intense competition, with Bangladesh looking to make a strong impact in Group A against formidable opponents.
Full fixtures
- February 19: Pakistan vs. New Zealand, Karachi
- February 20: Bangladesh vs. India, Dubai
- February 21: Afghanistan vs. South Africa, Karachi
- February 22: Australia vs. England, Lahore
- February 23: Pakistan vs. India, Dubai
- February 24: Bangladesh vs. New Zealand, Rawalpindi
- February 25: Australia vs. South Africa, Rawalpindi
- February 26: Afghanistan vs. England, Lahore
- February 27: Pakistan vs. Bangladesh, Rawalpindi
- February 28: Afghanistan vs. Australia, Lahore
- March 1: South Africa vs. England, Karachi
- March 2: New Zealand vs. India, Dubai
- March 4: Semifinal 1, Dubai
- March 5: Semifinal 2, Lahore
- March 9: Final, Lahore/Dubai
- March 10: Reserve Day
