Here라이브 바카라 everything you need to know ahead of England라이브 바카라 ICC Champions Trophy 2025 campaign: preview, predictions, squad, and fixtures
While other elite teams might be chasing victory, England's goal is far deeper—they’re out for redemption in the 50-over showpiece. The ICC Champions Trophy 2025 represents a golden opportunity for them to finally seize what has long slipped from their grasp. (Full Coverage | More Cricket News)
For England, the Champions Trophy has been a touchy topic, marked by near-triumphs under the leadership of Michael Vaughan (runners-up in 2004) and Alastair Cook (runners-up in 2013). These heartbreaks have only fueled their desire to finally claim the one trophy that has long eluded them.
After a disappointing 2023 Men라이브 바카라 Cricket World Cup campaign, where they finished seventh, England라이브 바카라 recent run in ODI cricket has been less than stellar, losing all four series they’ve contested since.
However, England are far from being underestimated. Their strength lies in a formidable batting lineup that has been the bedrock of their white-ball supremacy over the last decade. Since the 2023 World Cup, they’ve set the pace as the fastest-scoring ODI team, averaging an impressive 6.02 runs per over.
With heavy hitters like Jos Buttler, Joe Root, Harry Brook, Phil Salt, and Ben Duckett, England got the firepower to take the game to any opposition, making them a constant threat at the crease.
Under the leadership of new white-ball head coach Brendon McCullum, who revolutionized English Test cricket after taking over in 2022, a title charge for England in the Champions Trophy is very much within reach.
The team boasts an abundance of options in both batting and bowling. In the pace department, they are well-equipped with the talents of Jofra Archer, Gus Atkinson, Brydon Carse, Mark Wood, and Saqib Mahmood.
However, the spotlight will likely fall on Adil Rashid, whose crafty leg-spin could prove invaluable, especially in conditions like those in Pakistan and the UAE.
Making things even more challenging, England find themselves in Group B alongside South Africa, Australia, and Afghanistan—setting the stage for a tough and highly competitive group phase.
England vs Australia, Lahore, 22 February at 2:30 PM IST.
England vs Afghanistan, Lahore, 26 February at 2:30 PM IST.
England vs South Africa, Karachi, 1 March at 2:30 PM IST.
Jos Buttler (c), Jofra Archer, Gus Atkinson, Tom Banton, Harry Brook, Brydon Carse, Ben Duckett, Jamie Overton, Jamie Smith, Liam Livingstone, Adil Rashid, Joe Root, Saqib Mahmood, Phil Salt, Mark Wood
All England matches at ICC Champions Trophy 2025 will be telecast live on the Star Sports network in India and streamed live on the JioHostar app and website in India.