Champions Trophy 2025: All top-8 teams are ready to roar on the biggest stage of the tournament as every nation announced it’s squad for the upcoming Champions Trophy 2025. Each team has it’s own pros and cons, let’s checkout the in-depth analysis of all top-8 teams:
AUSTRALIA: 8/10
The 2023 World Cup winners, Australia is all set for another major tournament with it’s one of the strongest contingent in the tournament. Leading the pack, Pat Cummins will look to bag another major title under his belt.
Pros
It is almost the same squad which clinched the 2023 World Cup with proper balance of batting and strong bowling attack with the likes of Mitchell Starc, Josh Hazlewood, and Pat Cummins. In a sub-continent conditions, with the likes of Adam Zampa and Glenn Maxwell, would be playing a major role in the middle-overs. When it comes to batting, it has a proper balance of attack and defense. Batters like Steve Smith Travis Head will play a crucial part in the tournament .
Cons
With Mitchell Marsh being ruled out of the tournament, Australia might face some issues in terms of fast-bowling all-rounder.
Squad
Pat Cummins (C), Alex Carey, Nathan Ellis, Aaron Hardie, Josh Hazlewood, Travis Head, Josh Inglis, Marnus Labuschagne, Mitchell Marsh (Ruled Out, Replacement Yet To Be Announced), Glenn Maxwell, Matthew Short, Steve Smith, Mitchell Starc, Marcus Stoinis, Adam Zampa
AFGHANISTAN: 7/10
Afghanistan is probably one of the strongest sides in the Asia, with superstars like Rashid Khan and Mohammad Nabi, the Afghan-side is one of the major teams to beat in the tournament.
Pros
With known conditions of the sub-continent, Afghanistan has got a proper balance of spinners and attacking batters.
Cons
Gaining the identity in international stages, the Afghan-side lacks a bit of coming back from match pressure. If Afghanistan handles pressure well, the team is probably the unbeatable in the tournament.
Squad
Hashmatullah Shahidi (C), Ibrahim Zadran, Rahmanullah Gurbaz, Sediqullah Atal, Rahmat Shah, Ikram Alikhil, Gulbadin Naib, Azmatullah Omarzai, Mohammad Nabi, Rashid Khan, AM Ghazanfar, Noor Ahmad, Fazalhaq Farooqi, Farid Malik, Naveed Zadran.
BANGLADESH: 5/10
Claimed to be one of the most promising sides in world cricket, Bangladesh seems to be in a gloomy clouds due to its consistency in the all-formats of the game. Ever since their former skipper Mashrafe Mortaza retired, the team hasn’t been inspiring in the game. With Champions Trophy 2025 on the way, Bangladesh might show their pro-game in the tournament.
Pros
With young guns in the side, Bangladesh will be positive in the upcoming tournament. With the likes of Towhid Hridoy, Rishad Hossain, Bangladesh will aim to bring their A-game.
Cons
With the absence of Shakib Al Hasan and Litton Das, the team might lack the balance. The experience of Shakib will be missed in the middle-overs of the game as well as in game reading.
Squad
Nazmul Hossain Shanto (C), Soumya Sarkar, Tanzid Hasan, Tawhid Hridoy, Mushfiqur Rahim, MD Mahmud Ullah, Jaker Ali Anik, Mehidy Hasan Miraz, Rishad Hossain, Taskin Ahmed, Mustafizur Rahman, Parvez Hossai Emon, Nasum Ahmed, Tanzim Hasan Sakib, Nahid Rana
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ENGLAND: 7/10
The 2019 World Cup winners, England is one of the strongest side which is coming in the upcoming Champions Trophy 2025. With it’s swashbuckling batters, thanks to “Bazball” evolution, England will be coming all gunblaze in sub-continent pitches. The 2013-finalist will look to conquer the coveted trophy.
Pros
With strong batting lineup with the likes of Phil Salt, Jos Buttler, and Harry Brook, England looks formidable side.
Cons
Team lacks the bowling resources like Apart from Adil Rashid, there is no other proper spin-specialist.
Squad
Squad
Jos Buttler (C), Jofra Archer, Gus Atkinson, Jacob Bethell, Harry Brook, Brydon Carse, Ben Duckett, Jamie Overton, Jamie Smith, Liam Livingstone, Adil Rashid, Joe Root, Saqib Mahmood, Phil Salt, Mark Wood
INDIA: 8/10
Probably the most celebrated teams in the cricketing world, Team India is geared up for the upcoming Champions Trophy 2025. A team with the likes of skipper Rohit Sharma, Virat Kohli, and Jasprit Bumrah, India will be eyeing to get the coveted trophy back after 12 years of wait. Last time, India missed it’s chance to win back to back as the current host Pakistan knocked them out in the final. India will look into settle things with their arch-rivals.
Pros
Team is almost the same as it was in 2023 World Cup, which included the balance of attack and defense. The star Indian batter’s like Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli will have huge role in the mega tournament.
Cons
There is an injury concerns for India’s premier pacer Jasprit Bumrah which might hamper India’s strong bowling line-up.
Squad
Rohit Sharma (C), Shubman Gill, Virat Kohli, Shreyas Iyer, KL Rahul, Hardik Pandya, Axar Patel, Washington Sundar, Kuldeep Yadav, Jasprit Bumrah, Mohammad Shami, Arshdeep Singh, Yashasvi Jaiswal, Rishabh Pant, Ravindra Jadeja.
New Zealand: (6/10)
One of the most underdog sides, New Zealand would like to remove the tag of it and win the championship in Pakistan. Since 2015, the Kiwis have performed brilliantly in the ICC tournaments. This Champions Trophy 2025 might be the “Jail-Breaker” for Kiwis to win the tournament.
Pros
The Kiwis have got a good composed-side who can play well on sub-continent pitches. With the likes of Devon Conway and veteran Kane Williamson, the Kiwi-side will look into to clinch ICC Champions Trophy 2025.
Cons
With some new players in the side and lack of experience, the team-balance might hamper during tough situations.
Squad
Mitchell Santner (C), Michael Bracewell, Mark Chapman, Devon Conway, Lockie Ferguson, Matt Henry, Tom Latham, Daryl Mitchell, Will O’Rourke, Glenn Phillips, Rachin Ravindra, Ben Sears, Nathan Smith, Kane Williamson, Will Young
Pakistan: (7/10)
The defending champions and the host, Pakistan will look into organise this major tournament with pride and honour. Last time, Pakistan bounced back in style and defeated the arch-rival India in the final at the Oval. The “Men in Green” will look forward to defend the title.
Pros
With home advantage, Pakistan’s batters will utilize their experience to rattle the opposition-side.
Cons
With no Shadab Khan in the side, the team lacks an experienced spinner.
Squad
Mohammad Rizwan (C), Babar Azam, Fakhar Zaman, Kamran Ghulam, Saud Shakeel, Tayyab Tahir, Faheem Ashraf, Khushdil Shah, Salman Ali Agha, Usman Khan, Abrar Ahmed, Haris Rauf, Mohammad Hasnain, Naseem Shah, Shaheen Shah Afridi.
South Africa: 7/10
The last on this list is South Africa. The Proteas have been scrutinized for their failures in the knockout stages. This might be their chance to show the world who they are in the upcoming ICC Champions Trophy 2025.
Pros
With swashbuckling batting line-up, South Africa looks formidable side for the elite tournament. With the likes of Aiden Markram and David Miller, the side is ready to roll.
Cons
The team lacks in solving pressure situations because of which they have lost many of the knockout games in history.
Squad
Temba Bavuma (C), Tony de Zorzi, Marco Jansen, Heinrich Klaasen, Keshav Maharaj, Aiden Markram, David Miller, Wiaan Mulder, Lungi Ngidi, Kagiso Rabada, Ryan Rickelton, Tabraiz Shamsi, Tristan Stubbs, Rassie van der Dussen
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