The ICC Champions Trophy 2025 is going to start from February 19. After eight years, this prestigious tournament is going to return under the hosting of Pakistan. A total of 8 teams will be seen fighting for the title in this big tournament. The big match will be played between India and Pakistan on February 23.
The Indian team is considered to be a strong contender for this 50 over format tournament. Before this, let us know what is the position of all the 8 teams participating in the Champions Trophy 2025 in the ICC ODI rankings? Who is the number-1 ODI team?
INDIA
The Indian team is currently the number-1 team in the ICC ODI rankings. India has maintained its dominance in the ICC ODI rankings for some time now. The current rating of the team is 119 and it is far ahead of the other teams. Before the Champions Trophy 2025, the Indian team is playing a three-match ODI series against England, in which the team has won the series 2-0 by registering brilliant victories in the first two matches.
AUSTRALIA
The Australian team, which won the 2023 ODI World Cup, is currently ranked second in the ICC ODI rankings, with a rating of 113. There is a difference of 7 points in the rating between India and Australia. Australia won the 2006 and 2009 Champions Trophy. The Australian team will enter the field with the intention of winning this trophy for the third time in the Champions Trophy 2025.
PAKISTAN
Pakistan is currently at third place in the ICC ODI rankings. The team’s rating is 107. Pakistan is hosting the Champions Trophy 2025. In such a situation, the team can get the advantage of home conditions. Pakistan will have to play matches against India, Bangladesh and New Zealand in the group stage. The Pakistani team can give tough competition to the other teams.
NEW ZEALAND
New Zealand is currently at the fourth position in the ICC ODI rankings and its rating is 104. The New Zealand team is currently playing a tri-series in Pakistan. The team’s morale is high after winning matches against Pakistan and South Africa and it can give a tough challenge to the other teams in the Champions Trophy.
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SOUTH AFRICA
South Africa is currently at the fifth position in the ODI rankings, with a rating of 101. South Africa is currently participating in the ongoing tri-series in Pakistan. However, before this big tournament, the African team has the challenge of injured players. Many star players of the team have been ruled out of this tournament due to injuries.
ENGLAND
The England team participating in the Champions Trophy 2025 is currently at number seven in the ICC ODI rankings. England’s current ranking is 92. However, before this tournament, the England team has faced continuous defeats. After losing the T20 series against India, they have also lost the three-match ODI series.
AFGHANISTAN
The Afghanistan team will participate in the ICC Champions Trophy for the first time. In the ICC ODI rankings, the Afghan team is at number eight with 86 points. The Afghanistan team, full of great players like Mohammad Nabi, Rashid Khan and Rahmullah Gurbaz, has consistently performed brilliantly in the last few years. The Afghan team, which is in great form, is now ready to make a splash in the Champions Trophy as well.
BANGLADESH
The Bangladesh team participating in the Champions Trophy is not among the top-8 teams in the ICC ODI rankings. Bangladesh is currently ranked 9th in the ODI rankings and its rating is 81. For some time now, the performance of the Bangladesh team has not been up to expectations. Despite having experienced players like Shakib Al Hasan, Liton Das and Mushfiqur Rahim, the team is lagging behind in important matches.
