Predict the semi-finalists of ICC Champions Trophy 2025

[The Bald Eagle]

With ICC Champions Trophy 2025 arrival around the corner, let's predict your Semi-finalists for the upcoming 50-over event

Hashmatullah Shahidi, the captain of Afghanistan, has predicted the semifinalists for the ICC Champions Trophy 2025, naming Afghanistan, India, England, and Australia as his top picks. Notably, he excluded the host nation, Pakistan, citing their inconsistent performance in recent formats but acknowledged their potential in ODIs. Shahidi's confidence stems from Afghanistan's recent successes against major teams and their strong showing in the T20 World Cup 2024

 

[mominsaigol]

With ICC Champions Trophy 2025 arrival around the corner, let's predict your Semi-finalists for the upcoming 50-over event

Hashmatullah Shahidi, the captain of Afghanistan, has predicted the semifinalists for the ICC Champions Trophy 2025, naming Afghanistan, India, England, and Australia as his top picks. Notably, he excluded the host nation, Pakistan, citing their inconsistent performance in recent formats but acknowledged their potential in ODIs. Shahidi's confidence stems from Afghanistan's recent successes against major teams and their strong showing in the T20 World Cup 2024

That's not even possible since one group is India, Pakistan, NZ, and Bangladesh and only 2 teams can qualify per group.

Aus, Eng and Afg are all in one group and so is SA?

You can't have aus + Eng + Afg in sf

 

[The Bald Eagle]

That's not even possible since one group is India, Pakistan, NZ, and Bangladesh and only 2 teams can qualify per group.

Aus, Eng and Afg are all in one group and so is SA?

You can't have aus + Eng + Afg in sf

Yep Afghanis, these days are epic level flatterers

 

[mominsaigol]

Yep Afghanis, these days are epic level flatterers

In my honest opinion I think it'll be

South Africa, England, India and Pakistan.

I love aus and NZ but for some reason I feel aus is badly prepared and their aged side is in for a 2011 horror show for the upcoming ct.

As for NZ, I feel like Kiwi zaman will cause another upset and india will avenge their test humiliation against them.

 

[Nikhil_cric]

PAK
NZ
AUS
SA

Hard to say but I think India has a ridiculously strong T20 side but the ODI side is a bit suspect.

 

[TeymurBlake]

India will be there. England should be. South Africa can as well as Afghanistan.

However the supposed hosts need to get their house in order to reach semis.

 

[Vikram1989]

Pak nz aus sa

India don't have any decent team in odis.Rohit can't last long beyond pp and kohli can't play.Kl / iyer at 4 is too much inconsistency. Pant had not fired at 5. Need jaiswal some where to get runs on board.If rohit and kohlivwants to play one last time, we should have both jaiswal and nitish for some beefing up batting .

Rohit
Gill
Kohli
Kl/Jaiswal
Pant
Pandya
Nitish
Jadeja /axar
Washi/Kuldeep
Shami/Siraj/Rana
Bumrah

 

[Devadwal]

India
Nz
Australia
Afghanistan

 

[sweep_shot]

Pakistan
India
Australia
South Africa

I think these should be the semi-finalists.

 

[mominsaigol]

India
Nz
Australia
Afghanistan

Why Afghanistan? They ain't gonna make another SF. SA will get rid of them.

 

[sweep_shot]

Why Afghanistan? They ain't gonna make another SF. SA will get rid of them.

I think so because flat pitches should negate Afghan spinners (their main strength).

From that group, Aussies and SA should qualify for semi-final easily. England have declined.

 

[mominsaigol]

I think so because Pakistani flat pitches should negate Afghan spinners (their main strength).

Don't think aqib will curate flat tracks. He'll ensure heaters and spin haven pitches are made.

Yes icc will try to curated pitches bit nothing they can do if preparations are made months in advance.

 

[The Bald Eagle]

Just want India to get knocked out early because of the BCCI malaise.

 

[sweep_shot]

Just want India to get knocked out early because of the BCCI malaise.

I want that too. Hopefully Pakistan and NZ will send them packing.

 

[Devadwal]

Why Afghanistan? They ain't gonna make another SF. SA will get rid of them.

Afghanistan will beat one of Australia/ England + South Africa.

They are very good side now.

 

[mominsaigol]

Afghanistan will beat one of Australia/ England + South Africa.

They are very good side now.

I can see them beating aus

I don't forward Aus to reach the semi final. Their my favourite team but their in no condition to compete.

But I do believe England and sa will get rid of Afg.

 

[Devadwal]

Just want India to get knocked out early because of the BCCI malaise.

This is what Pakistan fans wish but in reality Pakistan itself can knockout after the group stages.

 

[mominsaigol]

This is what Pakistan fans wish but in reality Pakistan itself can knockout after the group stages.

I see pakistan beating NZ of fakhar zaman is their. If fakhar goes early then NZ will win. Their in high spirits atm

 

[Devadwal]

I see pakistan beating NZ of fakhar zaman is their. If fakhar goes early then NZ will win. Their in high spirits atm

Nz can win against india but can lost against Pakistan .

India Vs pakistan - India.
India vs Nz - NZ
Pakistan vs NZ - Pakistan
India vs Bangladesh - india
Pakistan vs Bangladesh - Pakistan
NZ Vs Bangladesh - NZ

Its can come to NRR
if bangladesh can win one match against any team than that losing team out of semifinals Race.

 

[The Bald Eagle]

This is what Pakistan fans wish but in reality Pakistan itself can knockout after the group stages.

If they make the right selections, then they can beat India easily but never MN everything is messed up

 

[mominsaigol]

Nz can win against india but can lost against Pakistan .

India Vs pakistan - India.
India vs Nz - NZ
Pakistan vs NZ - Pakistan
India vs Bangladesh - india
Pakistan vs Bangladesh - Pakistan
NZ Vs Bangladesh - NZ

Its can come to NRR
if bangladesh can win one match against any team than that losing team out of semifinals Race.

If it comes down to rr pakistan is out. Their the weakest team when it comes to managing rr. Even worse then minnows.

 

[sweep_shot]

Pakistan actually have a great record against India when it comes to CT.

Pakistan beat India in 2004 CT, 2009 CT, and 2017 CT final.

Hopefully history will repeat itself and Pakistan will defeat India again. Hopefully NZ will defeat India too.

 

[The Bald Eagle]

Pakistan actually have a great record against India when it comes to CT.

Pakistan beat India in 2004 CT, 2009 CT, and 2017 CT final.

Hopefully history will repeat itself and Pakistan will defeat India again. Hopefully NZ will defeat India too.

I am quite hopeful about NZ as they generally have been India's nemesis due to psychological reasons but for Pakistan, you need guys like Sajid, Sufyan in the squad and a trust worthy batting maestro which unfortunately we don't have at the moment.

 

[Nikhil_cric]

I am quite hopeful about NZ as they generally have been India's nemesis due to psychological reasons but for Pakistan, you need guys like Sajid, Sufyan in the squad and a trust worthy batting maestro which unfortunately we don't have at the moment.

Yes, hopefully, this time your spoilers might actually come true.

 

[SportsWarrior]

I want that too. Hopefully Pakistan and NZ will send them packing.

because we cannot trust BD to do anything

 

[SportsWarrior]

Pak
NZ
Aus
Eng

Pak Vs Eng -> Eng
Aus Vs NZ -> Aus

Final
Eng Vs Aus -> Aus

 

[shamaan]

Pakistan
India
England
South Africa

 

[Cricket Warrior]

Bhai first predict whether CT 2025 is going to happen or not?

 

[SportsWarrior]

Lets predict the whole tournament for funsi

Group A

1. India Vs BD -> India (trashing)
2. India Vs NZ -> NZ (trashing)
3. India Vs Pak -> India (barely)
4. Pak Vs NZ -> NZ (Trashing)
5. Nz vs BD -> NZ (trashing)
6. Pak vs BD -> Pak (trashing)

Standings

1. Pak
2. NZ
3. India
4. BD

Group B

1. Aus Vs Eng -> Aus (barely)
2. Aus Vs Afg -> Aus (barely)
3. Aus Vs SA -> SA (Decent trashing)
4. Eng Vs SA -> Eng (Decent trashing)
5. Eng Vs Afg -> Eng (barely)
6. Sa VS AFG -> SA (Barely)

Standings

1. Aus
2. Eng
3. SA
4. Afg

Semi finals

1. Pak Vs Eng -> Eng
2. Aus Vs NZ -> Aus

Final

1. Eng Vs Aus -> Aus

 

[JaDed]

If they make the right selections, then they can beat India easily but never MN everything is messed up

If India make right selections Pak won’t stand a chance either but we will play our over the hill players to give Pakistan maximum chances ro win.. if PCT’s game to lose with Kohli and Sharma playing.

 

[JaDed]

Don’t see ICT making it to KO this time.

 

[Cricket Warrior]

Pakistan
India
England
South Africa

u cant overlook Australia..i think they have better chance compared to SA

 

[shamaan]

u cant overlook Australia..i think they have better chance compared to SA

I agree you cant overlook them but I think they wont qualify.

 

[Devadwal]

Don’t see ICT making it to KO this time.

That will be really humiliating after all the hybrid model drama .

Atleast we have to qualified for semifinals .
@Rajdeep

 

[sweep_shot]

That will be really humiliating after all the hybrid model drama .

Atleast we have to qualified for semifinals .
@Rajdeep

Would be nice if India return home with 3 defeats.

 

[Devadwal]

Would be nice if India return home with 3 defeats.

I'm 100% sure that india will not return home with three defeats

But at the same time I'm 100% sure Bangladesh will return home with 3 humiliation defeats alongside some conspiracy theories .

 

[SportsWarrior]

Would be nice if India return home with 3 defeats.

not possible as we have BD in our group. Otherwise entirely possible, as India's ODI side is in transition and is carrying way too many passengers

 

[Bhaijaan]

Pakistan
NZ
Australia
South Africa

Bharat will see a decline in ODI form with Rohit and Kohli nearing the end of their career.

I don’t think Pakistani pitches will be kind to English bowling they will be clobbered by other teams.

 

[Rajdeep]

Don’t see ICT making it to KO this time.

Are you saying this team will not make the knock outs?

Jaiswal
Rohit
Gill
Kohli
Pant
Rahul
Pandya
Axar
Kuldeep
Shami
Bumrah

No ODI team in the world can beat this side.

It will win the tournament unopposed.

 

[emranabbas]

Sri Lanka
Pakistan
England
Australia

 

[emranabbas]

Are you saying this team will not make the knock outs?

Jaiswal
Rohit
Gill
Kohli
Pant
Rahul
Pandya
Axar
Kuldeep
Shami
Bumrah

No ODI team in the world can beat this side.

It will win the tournament unopposed.

Definitely not

 

[Rajdeep]

Definitely not

Pls let me know you Pakistan ODI side and do comparison with Indian XI put down.

 

[emranabbas]

Pls let me know you Pakistan ODI side and do comparison with Indian XI put down.

your team is not going to make the knockouts. They are not visiting Pakistan and there is no hybrid model.

 

[Bhaijaan]

Sri Lanka
Pakistan
England
Australia

Sri Lanka is playing?

I think either Sri Lanka or West Indies did not qualify

 

[emranabbas]

Sri Lanka is playing?

I think either Sri Lanka or West Indies did not qualify

India not visiting pakistan so they will be replaced by Sri Lanka

 

[shamaan]

Are you saying this team will not make the knock outs?

Jaiswal
Rohit
Gill
Kohli
Pant
Rahul
Pandya
Axar
Kuldeep
Shami
Bumrah

No ODI team in the world can beat this side.

It will win the tournament unopposed.

They will make the semi final and it will be hybrid model.

 

[RidiculousMan]

India, Pakistan, South Africa and New Zealand

 

[Rajdeep]

Lets predict the whole tournament for funsi

Group A

1. India Vs BD -> India (trashing)
2. India Vs NZ -> NZ (trashing)
3. India Vs Pak -> India (barely)
4. Pak Vs NZ -> NZ (Trashing)
5. Nz vs BD -> NZ (trashing)
6. Pak vs BD -> Pak (trashing)

Standings

1. Pak
2. NZ
3. India
4. BD

Group B

1. Aus Vs Eng -> Aus (barely)
2. Aus Vs Afg -> Aus (barely)
3. Aus Vs SA -> SA (Decent trashing)
4. Eng Vs SA -> Eng (Decent trashing)
5. Eng Vs Afg -> Eng (barely)
6. Sa VS AFG -> SA (Barely)

Standings

1. Aus
2. Eng
3. SA
4. Afg

Semi finals

1. Pak Vs Eng -> Eng
2. Aus Vs NZ -> Aus

Final

1. Eng Vs Aus -> Aus

Rajdeep's take on this is as follows:

Group A

1. India Vs BD -> India (trashing)
2. India Vs NZ -> India (trashing)
3. India Vs Pak -> India (trashing)
4. Pak Vs NZ -> Pak (Barely)
5. Nz vs BD -> BD (Barely)
6. Pak vs BD -> Pak (Barely)

Standings

1. Ind
2. Pak
3. BD
4. NZ

Group B

1. Aus Vs Eng -> Aus (barely)
2. Aus Vs Afg -> Aus (barely)
3. Aus Vs SA -> SA (Decent trashing)
4. Eng Vs SA -> Eng (Decent trashing)
5. Eng Vs Afg -> Eng (barely)
6. Sa VS AFG -> SA (Barely)

Standings

1. Aus
2. Eng
3. SA
4. Afg

Semi finals

1. Ind Vs Eng -> Ind (trashing)
2. Aus Vs Pak-> Aus (Barely)

Final

1. Ind Vs Aus -> Ind (trashing)

 

[Rajdeep]

your team is not going to make the knockouts. They are not visiting Pakistan and there is no hybrid model.

India not visiting pakistan so they will be replaced by Sri Lanka

Bhaisaab is living in parallel world.

How can a person be so delusional?

 

[Devadwal]

Bhaisaab is living in parallel world.

How can a person be so delusional?

You're too late to judge .

Anyway expecting india to reach in semifinals .

 

[emranabbas]

Bhaisaab is living in parallel world.

How can a person be so delusional?

So BCCI accepting all PCB conditions?

 

[Rajdeep]

So BCCI accepting all PCB conditions?

Yes yes

 

[Cricket Warrior]

Sri Lanka
Pakistan
England
Australia

Sri Lanka didint qualify for CT 2025

 

[Vikram1989]

Are you saying this team will not make the knock outs?

Jaiswal
Rohit
Gill
Kohli
Pant
Rahul
Pandya
Axar
Kuldeep
Shami
Bumrah

No ODI team in the world can beat this side.

It will win the tournament unopposed.

Kohli will never agree to step down to 4th slot.otherwise jaiswal as opener in wc 23 should have alone brought us a cup than having iyer. It's time to remind team about their priorities and get the deserved players in the team.

 

[mb3407]

Kohli will never agree to step down to 4th slot.otherwise jaiswal as opener in wc 23 should have alone brought us a cup than having iyer. It's time to remind team about their priorities and get the deserved players in the team.

I agree with most but without Iyer we weren't winning the semi final against nz. He single handedly won it almost.

 

[Vikram1989]

I agree with most but without Iyer we weren't winning the semi final against nz. He single handedly won it almost.

Yeah but on the falttest pitch even gill scored an unbeaten meaningful 87.only place where iyer happily used his axe on that flattest ground.He was scared of bouncers and caught off guard to cummins full ball in the finals. Any how next wc is in south Africa,so definitely we don't need him any more

 

[SportsWarrior]

Rajdeep's take on this is as follows:

Group A

1. India Vs BD -> India (trashing)
2. India Vs NZ -> India (trashing)
3. India Vs Pak -> India (trashing)
4. Pak Vs NZ -> Pak (Barely)
5. Nz vs BD -> BD (Barely)
6. Pak vs BD -> Pak (Barely)

Standings

1. Ind
2. Pak
3. BD
4. NZ

Group B

1. Aus Vs Eng -> Aus (barely)
2. Aus Vs Afg -> Aus (barely)
3. Aus Vs SA -> SA (Decent trashing)
4. Eng Vs SA -> Eng (Decent trashing)
5. Eng Vs Afg -> Eng (barely)
6. Sa VS AFG -> SA (Barely)

Standings

1. Aus
2. Eng
3. SA
4. Afg

Semi finals

1. Ind Vs Eng -> Ind (trashing)
2. Aus Vs Pak-> Aus (Barely)

Final

1. Ind Vs Aus -> Ind (trashing)

Hope this comes off. Possible but somehow I have less trust in India’s ODI team. But this is entirely possible

 

[SportsWarrior]

Bhaisaab is living in parallel world.

How can a person be so delusional?

Easy. When they are trying to be trolls. You will get more responses when your takes are extreme

 

[deltexas]

One team that for sure that will not be in SF is Ban . Crazy that Ban is playing but SL an WI are not.

Predictions : Grp A - Ind NZ ; Grp B - Aus Eng.

 

[moghul]

This is my ranking for CT

India
Australia
England
Pakistan
NZ
SA
Afghanistan
BD

 

[BouncerGuy]

India
Pakistan
Australia
South africa

This will be my semi-finalist line up