The ICC Champions Trophy 2025 will begin with the Australian cricket team under the leadership of Steve Smith. Pat Cummins along with Josh Hazlewood and Mitchell Marsh will miss out due to injury issues while Mitchell Starc decided not to participate and Marcus Stoinis retired from cricket leading to major changes in the Australian team roster. The Australian cricket team fought a two-match ODI series against Sri Lanka before the Champions Trophy but suffered complete losses in both matches.
2009
Starting from February 19 the Champions Trophy splits its teams into two groups where Group B houses Australia together with England and Afghanistan and South Africa. The Australian team achieved its last Champions Trophy victory 16 years ago in 2009 during the subsequent two contests they participated in. It defeated the Kiwis in the final match in 2009 edition by 6 wickets with Shane Watson being awarded as the player of the match and Ricky Ponting as Player of the Tournament.
2013 And 2017
Australia participated in the 2013 England-hosted Champions Trophy through three loses to England along with Sri Lanka and an unscheduled match against New Zealand. The Australian team in the 2017 Champions Trophy located in England did not achieve any wins. The matches between Australia and New Zealand for the Champions Trophy ended ties and Australia received a loss to England.
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Among all Champions Trophy programs Australia holds a prestigious status as one of its most triumphant participants. The Australian cricket team has clinched the Champions Trophy title twice in 23 exclusive matches since their debut while winning 12 of their 24 contests in the event.
