India played all their matches in Dubai and it was agreed before the start of the tournament that India will not travel to Pakistan and thus the final will be played in Dubai if India was in contention.
Ahead Of the Champions Trophy 2025, Pakistan Cricket Board spent big on renovating three stadiums in Lahore, Karachi and Rawalpindi
"Pathetic Drainage System": Pakistan Slammed After Afghanistan-Australia Washout
The fate of ICC Champions Trophy Group B could be decided if rain plays spoilsport in the Australia vs Afghanistan match on Friday.
The incident happened at the Gaddafi Stadium in Lahore ahead of the blockbuster Australia vs England Group B match
Pakistan opened a renovated stadium for the Champions Trophy in Lahore on Friday, one of three to be used in its first major international cricket event in almost 30 years.
The Gaddafi Stadium in Lahore has been completely renovated in time for the Champions Trophy, and will be inaugurated on February 7.
Amid concerns over its readiness, Lahore's Gaddafi Stadium is "ready to host the ICC Champions Trophy".
The PCB issued the official schedule of the tri-series on Saturday with the final slated at the National Stadium in Karachi on February 14.
The PCB has spent some 12 billion Pakistani rupees on upgrading the three stadiums.