All eyes are on the clash of arch rivals India and Pakistan in ICC Champions Trophy 2025. And cricket fans around the world are excited for the clash. As the ICC confirmed to a neutral venue for this highly anticipated encounter, there’s been much speculation over when and where. In this article, you will get the details of the India vs. Pakistan match’s possible date, venue and its streaming options.
India vs Pakistan Clash Likely on February 23rd
The ICC Champions Trophy 2025 will begin officially from February 19, 2025 but there have been many media reports that India vs Pakistan match is more probable on February 23. The actual official confirmation of this date is subject to an agreement with the ICC.
UAE Emerges as Likely Venue
The neutral venue for the India vs Pakistan match is being speculated to either Sri Lanka or the UAE. But the UAE is now considered the more likely destination to stage this and other India matches during the tournament. The ICC T20 World Cup 2026 match between the two nations will be held in Sri Lanka as they are co hosting that tournament with India.
Potential Match Start Times
The start time for the India vs. Pakistan match will depend on the final venue:
- If held in Sri Lanka: The match is expected to start at approximately 1:30 PM IST.
- If held in the UAE: The match is expected to start at approximately 2:30 PM IST.
Live Telecast and Streaming Details
Here’s how fans can catch the live action:
- Television Broadcast (India): Star Sports, the official broadcaster of ICC tournaments in India, will telecast the match on channels like Star Sports 1 HD/SD, Star Sports 2 HD/SD, and Star Sports 3, with English commentary.
- Live Streaming: Multiple platforms will offer live streaming of the India vs. Pakistan match, including:
- Disney+ Hotstar
- Tamasha App
- PTV Sports (likely in Pakistan)
- Geo Super (likely in Pakistan)
- tapmad app (likely in Pakistan)
Commentary will be available in multiple languages on these platforms.
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Key Information at a Glance:
- Tournament Start Date: February 19, 2025
- Likely India vs. Pakistan Match Date: February 23, 2025 (Subject to confirmation)
- Likely Venue: UAE (Sri Lanka also a possibility)
- Potential Start Times: 1:30 PM IST (Sri Lanka) or 2:30 PM IST (UAE)
- TV Broadcast (India): Star Sports channels
- Live Streaming: Disney+ Hotstar, Tamasha App, PTV Sports, Geo Super, tapmad app
Conclusion
Now fans can look forward to this high octane clash with the ICC confirming the hybrid model and a neutral venue for the India vs Pakistan clash. They’re tentatively scheduled to face the UAE on February 23rd and they appear to be the most likely host. For details, confirmed by the ICC, stay tuned for official announcements.