Will all India vs Pakistan matches at ICC events be played at neutral venues?

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India and Pakistan matches hosted by either country at ICC Events during the 2024-2027 rights cycle will be played at a neutral venue, the ICC Board confirmed on Thursday, 19 December.

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After the board meeting, it was also decided that Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) will be awarded the hosting right to the ICC Women's T20 World Cup in 2028, where the same rules will apply. 

Will the India vs Pakistan match at the ICC Champions Trophy 2025 be played at a neutral venue?

The upcoming ICC Men's Champions Trophy 2025, which is hosted by Pakistan starting February 2025 will also see the two sides face off against each other at a neutral venue, in a third country.

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What are the upcoming ICC events in the 2024 to 2027 cycle set to be hosted by India and Pakistan?

ICC TournamentHost
ICC Champions Trophy 2025Pakistan
T20 World Cup 2026India & Sri Lanka
ICC Women's ODI World Cup 2025India
ICC Women's T20 World Cup 2028Pakistan

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Saino Zachariah is a content producer for The Sporting News' India edition.