3 reasons why Pakistan can win the Champions Trophy 2025

Pakistan are set to host their first ICC event for nearly three decades as they welcome six teams during the upcoming ICC Champions Trophy. Team India will be the only exception as they wont tour Pakistan and will play all their matches in Dubai. It is a huge occasion as the Men in Green are set to defend their crown in front of their home fans. 

Sarfaraz Ahmed was the leader of the side when Pakistan beat India by 180 runs to win the title in 2017. Pakistan endured a disappointing outing during the 2023 ODI World Cup and 2024 T20 World Cup under Babar Azam. This meant that Mohammad Rizwan was given the captaincy of the team for the massive tournament. Many fans will hope that Rizwan can emulate what Sarfaraz did in 2017 and help Pakistan retain the title. 

Here are the three reasons why Pakistan can win the Champions Trophy 2025 

3-Recent form in the ODI format

Pakistan have been on a juggernaut in recent times in the 50 over format. Mohammad Rizwan first led his side to 2-1 series win in Australia. This was followed by yet another 2-1 series win in Zimbabwe. The icing on the cake was the 3-0 whitewash of South Africa which makes Pakistan a dominant side in the ODI format on current form. Having won three series in succession will be a huge boost for the home team ahead of the Champions Trophy tournament. 

2- Potent pace bowling attack 

Shaheen Afridi and Naseem Shah are set to open the bowling and will play a key role with the new ball. Both bowlers can swing the ball and will be a huge threat to the opening batters. Haris Rauf will be a key bowler in the middle overs with his express pace and also his ability to bowl toe crunching Yorkers. Abrar Ahmed will be leading the spin attack with Salman Agha as a backup spinner if the need arises.   

1- Home advantage for Mohammad Rizwan and Co

One of the biggest reasons why Pakistan will be firm favourites to win the Champions Trophy 2025 is because of their familiarity with the home conditions. Pakistan have a good record at home. Rizwan will also bank on senior batters like Babar Azam and Fakhar Zaman to fire with the bat and use their experience of playing in home conditions. 

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