The 2025 Champions Trophy will feature eight teams, selected based on the top eight positions in the 2023 World Cup points table. The tournament will be held from February 19th to March 9th, comprising 15 matches, with the final scheduled for March 9th. Matches will be played in Karachi, Lahore, Rawalpindi, and Dubai. India, Australia, England, and Pakistan, among others, will all be vying for the championship. The question remains: who will emerge victorious this time?
Who is the biggest contender to win the Champions Trophy?
The Indian team is considered the best contender to win the 2025 Champions Trophy. India recently demonstrated its strength by defeating England 3-0. India boasts exceptional experience in batting, bowling, and all-round departments. India's ODI record in Dubai is also excellent, having remained undefeated in all six ODIs played there. Considering this record and current form, India has b hopes of reaching the final.
Could we see an India-Pakistan final?
Pakistan, the host nation, is also a b contender for the final. Under the captaincy of Mohammad Rizwan, Pakistan recently defeated Australia and South Africa on their home turf. Pakistan could leverage home advantage to secure a place in the final.
Considering the current form of both teams, India and Pakistan could potentially clash in the final of the 2025 Champions Trophy. It's worth noting that India and Pakistan also met in the final of the 2017 Champions Trophy, where Pakistan secured a resounding victory by 180 runs.
