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 begin their 2025 Champions Trophy campaign against Bangladesh on 20 February, three days before they face rivals Pakistan (23 February). India will then take on New Zealand on 2 March. All of India’s matches will be played in Dubai.

The Champions Trophy will be held in Pakistan and Dubai, after hosts Pakistan selected the UAE as a neutral venue for their rivals India, the International Cricket Council (ICC) said on Tuesday. Holders Pakistan will host an ICC event for the first time in 28 years.