ICC Champions Trophy 2017: Groups and Fixtures

ICC Champions Trophy 2017: Groups and Fixtures: Defending champions India will be locking horns against arch-rivals Pakistan in their opening cricket match of the upcoming ICC Champions Trophy on June 4 2017. The two countries were placed in the same group (Group B) along with South Africa and Sri Lanka for the event to be held in England. The 18-day tournament will run from June 1 to June 18, 2017.

Rivals England, Australia and New Zealand are placed in Group A along with the emerging Bangladesh. Hosts England to face Bangladesh in tournament opener at The Oval on 1^st June. 15 matches to be played over 18 days at three venues (Edgbaston, Cardiff and Oval); The Oval to stage the final on 18 June.

The two teams finishing at the top from each group will progress to the semi-finals, which will be played at Cardiff and Edgbaston on 14 and 15 June respectively, with The Oval hosting the final on Sunday (June 18). There is a reserve day for the final.

Announcing the schedule, ICC Chief Executive David Richardson said: “The ICC Champions Trophy is a short and sharp event, which is followed and enjoyed by the spectators and players alike.

“The ICC Champions Trophy 2017 is not just an ODI competition, it carries a great deal of value since it is being played just three months before the ICC Cricket World Cup 2019 qualification cut-off date. As such, every point earned here could be crucial.”

Previous winners

1998* – South Africa
2000* – New Zealand
2002 – Sri Lanka and India
2004 – West Indies
2006 – Australia
2009 – Australia
2013 – India

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Full Schedule of ICC Champions Trophy 2017