By Several teams are considered strong contenders for the ICC Champions Trophy 2025. India is a favourite due to their consistent performance and balanced squad, Australia, with a history of success in ICC tournaments, is also viewed as a formidable team despite missing key players. England, Pakistan, and New Zealand are also strong contenders.
Teams to Watch:
- India: Known for consistency in ICC events, India has a strong batting lineup and depth in their bowling department. Rohit Sharma leads the team, which includes Virat Kohli, Shubman Gill, and Shreyas Iyer. Despite the injury to Jasprit Bumrah, India’s all-round depth, with players like Hardik Pandya and Ravindra Jadeja, makes them a top contender.
- Australia is a formidable opponent in ICC competitions, having won six World Cups. However, they will be without Pat Cummins, Josh Hazlewood, and Mitchell Starc.
- England: The 2019 World Cup champions have a batting-heavy team and can chase down large totals.
- Pakistan, the host nation and defending champions, wants to repeat their 2017 success. Their formidable bowling assault, led by Shaheen Shah Afridi, positions them as a genuine contender.
- New Zealand consistently competes in ICC competitions.
