PCB Announces Free Iftar for Fans at Champions Trophy 2025 Semi-Final in Lahore
- Abeera Marium Siddiqui
- March 5, 2025
- 12:09 pm
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- Sports
PCB’s free Iftar initiative: The Pakistan Cricket Board(PCB) has announced that it will provide free Iftar to fans attending the semi-final between New Zealand and South Africa at Gaddafi Stadium, Lahore.
The PCB’s free Iftar initiative is great news for cricket fans fasting during Ramadan. The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has announced that spectators attending the semi-final between New Zealand and South Africa at Gaddafi Stadium, Lahore, will receive free Iftar. The match will be played today.
Free Iftar for Ticket Holders
Fans with valid match tickets can collect an Iftar box before Maghrib. Each box will contain dates, juice, and a mini pizza. This ensures that fasting spectators can enjoy the game without worrying about breaking their fast.
Enhancing the Match-Day Experience
Besides the free Iftar, food stalls inside the stadium will sell snacks and beverages. The match will start at 2:00 PM, and Iftar time is at 6:05 PM.
The ICC Champions Trophy 2025 is special because it returns after eight years. The last edition was in 2017, when Pakistan defeated India in the final. This year, eight teams are competing in 15 matches across Pakistan and Dubai.
A High-Stakes Semi-Final
The semi-final between New Zealand and South Africa is crucial. South Africa is still searching for its first ICC trophy since 1998. The team has reached 13 ICC semi-finals or finals but has only won one title.
New Zealand has a similar record. Their only ICC limited-overs trophy was the 2000 Champions Trophy. They have come close in many tournaments but have not won another major title.
