Will History Repeat for India in Champions Trophy 2025?

The Indian team, despite facing a challenging period following their T20 World Cup 2024 triumph, is hopeful of success at the Champions Trophy 2025. After losing a home series to New Zealand (0-3) and falling short in the Border-Gavaskar Trophy in Australia, India is set to begin the tournament against Bangladesh on February 20 in Dubai.

Fans have noticed striking similarities with 2013, a year when India also faced tough times before clinching the Champions Trophy. Back then, after winning the ODI World Cup 2011, the team lost a home series to England and the Border-Gavaskar series. These parallels are fueling optimistic predictions for another ICC title for India.

Ravichandran Ashwin shared his view that in the India vs. Pakistan match on February 23, the psychological pressure will be greater for Pakistan. However, if Pakistan manages to rise to the occasion, it could cause an upset.