Ricky Ponting’s Bold ICC Champions Trophy 2025 Prediction
As the Champions Trophy draws closer, predictions are emerging regarding it. Now, new predictions for the finalist teams have emerged.
The ICC Champions Trophy begins in Pakistan on February 19 and the final match will be played on March 9. However, a month before the start of the tournament and the holding of this big match, the former Australian captain has predicted the finalist teams of this showpiece event.
According to former Australian captain Ricky Ponting, the final of the Champions Trophy 2025 will be between Australia and India, however, he has warned both teams against Pakistan, saying that the host Green Shirts will prove to be a challenge for both teams in this regard.
While discussing the mega event in ICC Review, he attributed his prediction to the quality players in both teams, Australia and India, and said that the recent performance of these teams in ICC events makes everything clear.
Ricky Ponting said that apart from India and Australia, the third team that is playing good cricket these days is the host Pakistan and the Green Shirts’ performance in ODI cricket has been outstanding in recent times.
The former Australian captain added that no predictions can be made about Pakistan in advance, but some things have been greatly improved in Pakistan cricket.
Former Indian cricketer and current analyst Ravi Shastri has also named India and Australia as favorites for the Champions Trophy final.
Speaking at the ICC Review, he eliminated host Pakistan from the Final Four and said that the other two teams playing in the semi-finals could be England and South Africa.