AND ICC Champions Trophy 2025 A very expected return should be made after the eight -year -old gap, with a 2025 edition. Pakistan AND Uae. This Marquis event, starting on February 19, will see the eight best crickets of the world for one of the most prestigious trophies in the International Crite. As excitement is created, discussions about potential semi -finals have intensified and former Indian Pacer Zaheer Khan he weighed with his predictions.
Four Zaheer Khan teams and their path to semifinals
Zaheer is firmly supported India As one of the strongest teams moving to the tournament, citing their consistent performances in ICC events in the past decade. The second team on Zaheer’s list is Australiaa side that built a reputation for delivery in ICC tournaments. Zaheer further acknowledged New ZealandICC tournament, making them a natural choice for semifinals. For his fourth choice, Zaheer supported South AfricaA team that has often fought in knockout matches, but has shown a significant promise in a crunch with a white ball in recent years.
“There is no doubt that India will be in the semifinals; besides them, Australia could be seen, New Zealand has always been well in these tournaments. My fourth choice will be South Africa, which also promised a white ball crisis,” Zaheer quoted Cricktracker.
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ICC Champions Trophy 2025: candidates and their strengths
Indian consistency at ICC tournaments since 2011, in combination with the leading Rohit Sharma by respect Virat Kohli,, Hardik Pandya and Yashasvi Jaiswalmakes them strong favorites. Their Group A campaign in Dubai begins against Bangladesha on February 20, and their adaptability to the conditions of UAE by increasing their chances.
Australian history of domination in major events, supported by experienced stars and aggressive approach, holds them among the best candidates. A balanced detachment, adaptability and consistency in global tournaments in New Zealand make them a viewing team. Southern Africa, which aims to shed its ‘Choker’, has a strong mixture of explosive blows and world-class explosive kicks, improving its potential of the knockout. In addition to the depth of and in bowling and bowling, these teams have fiery power in excellence under the conditions of Pakistan and UAE.
Zaheer, doubts the defense of Pakistan’s title
As defenders and co -organizers, Pakistan naturally enters the tournament with expectations of strong performance. However, Zaheer expressed concern about their recent form in the Crite, emphasizing their inconsistency as the main factor that could interfere with their chances. “Pakistan does not play a consistent cricket right now,” He noticed, emphasizing their struggles in maintaining the momentum in the white ball format.
Pakistan will have the advantage of playing in known conditions, but their unpredictability makes them wild in the tournament. Although they have the potential to surprise any team on a day, their lack of stability in the order of hitting and inconsistencies at key moments are suspected of being able to successfully defend their title. The fact that Indian matches were transferred to Dubai due to logistics concerns also means that Pakistan will miss a direct advantage in the home against their greatest rivals.
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