A big numbers of autos caught in site visitors jam due at Sharea Faisal n Karachi on February 17, 2025. — PPI
KARACHI: The metropolis is about to host three ICC Champions Trophy matches on the Nationwide Stadium immediately (Wednesday), February 21 and March 1.
As town braces for the opening match — marking the start of the primary ICC occasion because the 1996 ODI Cricket World Cup hosted by the nation — between the nationwide aspect and New Zealand, site visitors police have issued an in depth site visitors plan to facilitate cricket followers and commuters.
The eight-team event, comprising 15 matches, will run from February 19 to March 9, throughout three venues — Karachi, Lahore and Rawalpindi — in Pakistan and Dubai.
The eight groups are divided into two teams. Group A options Pakistan, India, New Zealand and Bangladesh, whereas Group B is comprised of Afghanistan, South Africa, England and Australia.
Hosts Pakistan will tackle New Zealand within the curtain raiser on February 19 in Karachi, whereas the blockbuster conflict between arch-rivals Pakistan and India is scheduled for February 23 in Dubai.
In keeping with the Visitors deputy inspector normal, Sir Shah Suleman Street will stay open for vehicular site visitors through the matches.
Particular parking preparations have been made for cricket followers, who will have the ability to park their autos on the Nationwide Teaching Centre and the China Floor.
Visitors plan issued by Karahi Visitors Police. — Fb@karachitrafficpoliceofficial
These coming from Karsaz will likely be directed to those designated parking areas by way of taking the route underneath the flyover.
Heavy site visitors will likely be allowed to maneuver from Sohrab Goth to Nipa, from Liaquatabad No 10 to Hassan Sq., and from PP Chowrangi to the College Street.
Nonetheless, routes from Karsaz to the stadium, Millennium to New City, and the Stadium Sign to Hassan Sq. will likely be closed to heavy autos.
The Visitors DIG has urged spectators to not park their automobiles or bikes on the roads or service lanes, advising them to make use of solely the designated parking areas.
Pakistan’s squad
Mohammad Rizwan (captain & wicket-keeper), Abrar Ahmed, Babar Azam, Faheem Ashraf, Fakhar Zaman, Haris Rauf, Kamran Ghulam, Khushdil Shah, Mohammad Hasnain, Naseem Shah, Salman Ali Agha (vice-captain), Saud Shakeel, Shaheen Shah Afridi, Tayyab Tahir and Usman Khan.
Inexperienced Shirts’ fixtures
Feb 19 — vs New Zealand, Karachi
Feb 23 — vs India, Dubai
Feb 27 — vs Bangladesh, Rawalpindi
ICC Males’s Champions Trophy 2025 Schedule
February 19 — Pakistan v New Zealand, Karachi, Pakistan
February 20 — Bangladesh v India, Dubai
February 21 — Afghanistan v South Africa, Karachi, Pakistan
February 22 — Australia v England, Lahore, Pakistan
February 23 — Pakistan v India, Dubai
February 24 — Bangladesh v New Zealand, Rawalpindi, Pakistan
February 25 — Australia v South Africa, Rawalpindi, Pakistan
February 26 — Afghanistan v England, Lahore, Pakistan
February 27 — Pakistan v Bangladesh, Rawalpindi, Pakistan
February 28 — Afghanistan v Australia, Lahore, Pakistan
March 1 — South Africa v England, Karachi, Pakistan
March 2 — New Zealand v India, Dubai
March 4 — Semi-final 1, Dubai
March 5 — Semi-final 2, Lahore, Pakistan
March 9 — Ultimate, Lahore (except India qualify, else will probably be performed in Dubai)
March 10 — Reserve day
*All matches will likely be day-night encounters
