The wait for ICC Champions Trophy 2025 is almost over. The top 8 teams in world cricket are geared up to battle it out from February 19 to March 9 in the mega ICC event.
The tournament is being played in Pakistan and Dubai. All of Indian cricket team’s matches will be played in Dubai, including the high-ocatne arch-rival India vs Pakistan match.
Top 4 Teams at Champions Trophy 2025
1. India
Indian cricket team has won the last ICC event in white-ball, T20 World Cup 2024. Now, Men in Blue have their eyes on ODI format. The kind of cricket they have played in the recent years makes them one of the favorites to lift the #CT2025.
Why India Can Win?
- ICT boasts an explosive and seasoned batting line-up. The even contributions from the experienced and young batsmen makes them one of the best batting units in white-ball cricket.
- In Jasprit Bumrah, India have a match-winning bowler and he has been so consistent. He has been equally supported by the likes of Kuldeep Yadav and Ravindra Jadeja. With the return of Mohammed Shami, India’s bowling stocks have been bolstered.
- India have put on consitent performaces in ICC events in the last 3-4 years. They have been a regular finalist, a bit unfortunate though to have missed out on winning trophies.
Related Women’s Premier League – WPL 2025 Player List, Tickets, Schedule, Stats
2. Australia
Australia is known for its winning mentality and dominance in ICC tournaments. They have won the last ODI World Cup and have won Champions Trophy three times ( in 2006, 2009, and 2025).
Why Australia Can Win?
- Australian lineup boasts match-winners like Pat Cummins, Mitchell Starc, Steve Smith, Travis Head and Adam Zampa who have been winning Aussie games for over a decade now. Such an experienced lineup can be the difference.
- The mindset is what separates Australian team from others. They are known to plays fearless cricket, unfazed by conditions.
Related Top 10 Most Successful Indian Captains in ODI Cricket
3. Pakistan
The winner of last Champions Trophy, 2017 edition of the tournament, have a home advantage to get past through to the second round.
Why Pakistan Can Win?
- Playing are playing in Pakistan and Dubai, on familiar pitches and conditions.
- Pakistan cricket team have an experienced bowling attack featuring wicket-takers like Shaheen Afridi, Haris Rauf, and Naseem Shah.
- The 12th man support of fans can be a hige morale booster to inspire the team.
4. South Africa
South Africa don’t have much to show in the ICC trophies cabinet but can be the dark horse of Champions Trophy 2025. It could be their breakthrough year.
Why South Africa are a dark horse
- The seasoned campaigners like Quinton de Kock, Heinrich Klaasen, Kagiso Rabada and Aiden Markram are excellent white-ball cricketers and have form by their side.
- The bowling attack of South African cricket looks balanced and can break the back of the strongest batting lineups.
- Being the underdog, the Protea Men don’t have as much pressure as the likes of India and Pakistan.
Related Rohit Sharma Retirement looms! BCCI shortlists future captain
Who will win Champions Trophy 2025?
The Champions Trophy 2025 will be a closely-fought tournament between the evenly matched sides. The strongest teams on paper at the moment are India and Australia. There will be no stopping IND and AUS in case they play to their potential.
Our prediction of Champions Trophy 2025 Winner: India or Australia.
2025 Champions Trophy Winner Odds
| Team | Odds |
|---|---|
| India | 2/1 |
| Australia | 15/4 |
| England | 13/2 |
| South Africa | 15/2 |
Champions Trophy The Finalists Odds
| Finalist Combination | Odds |
|---|---|
| Australia / India | 4/1 |
| England / India | 15/2 |
| India / South Africa | 15/2 |
| India / Pakistan | 8/1 |
Group A Winner
| Team | Odds |
|---|---|
| India | 4/7 |
| Pakistan | 4/1 |
| New Zealand | 9/2 |
| Bangladesh | 40/1 |
Group B Winner
| Team | Odds |
|---|---|
| Australia | 6/4 |
| England | 13/5 |
| South Africa | 14/5 |
| Afghanistan | 9/1 |
What is the possibility of India vs Pakistan final?
India vs Pakistan is the biggest match of the league stage, a final before the final. As far the finalists of CT 2025 are concerned, both the teams can get there provided they play to their potential. The arch-rivals played the final in the last edition too, CT 2017. Yes, India vs Pakistan final is very much on the cards!
Stay tuned for all the action as it unfolds with us. Who do you think will be Champions Trophy 2025 winner? Let us know.
For more cricket news, follow us on Twitter
