Last Updated: October 25, 2026 02:30 PM
Hosting a global cricket event is never simple when two rivals share a region. One cricket board now has an idea that it hopes will solve the puzzle. Let us break down the story in a simple way.
PCB Proposes Champions Trophy Formula for a Big Event
The Pakistan Cricket Board wants the ICC to copy its 2025 Champions Trophy hosting plan. India played all its matches in the UAE, while Pakistan hosted the rest.
Pakistan hosted 10 of the 15 games, and India won the title in Dubai. Lahore also staged a semifinal that did not involve India. The PCB hopes a similar plan will work for the new event.
Women’s T20 World Cup 2028 Dates and Host
The ICC confirmed the 12-team event will run from September 7 to October 1, 2028. Pakistan is the official host, but India’s matches create a tricky challenge.
India and Pakistan use a neutral-venue rule for ICC and Asia Cup events in each other’s country. That rule explains why PCB proposes Champions Trophy formula this early.
A PCB source told PTI that Pakistan wants matches from both groups. Pakistan also wants every knockout game that does not involve India. That plan lets Pakistan keep a big share of the tournament.
The UAE looks like the likely home for India’s matches. Dubai sits close to Pakistan, so travel costs and planning stay simpler. The source called the UAE a practical choice, but the ICC has not confirmed it. The source said the PCB wants to make the most of its hosting chance.
Where the Final Could Be Played
Lahore could host the final if India fails to qualify for it. If India reaches the final, the ICC must think about the neutral-venue rule.
India looks like a strong contender for the knockout stages, so this issue matters. The ICC has not decided the final venue, but an announcement is expected.
What Happens Next
As the PCB proposes Champions Trophy formula for this event, fans must wait for the ICC reply. The ICC has confirmed dates and the host but not India’s neutral venue.
The Men’s T20 World Cup follows in Australia and New Zealand from October 12 to November 12. We will share the Women’s T20 World Cup 2028 updates as soon as the ICC speaks.
