Champions Trophy 2025: Two Teams Yet To Conquer India In Champions Trophy History
Champions Trophy 2025: Team India remains one of the most successful sides in Champions Trophy, with a history of achievements.
The ICC Champions Trophy 2025 is set to begin on February 19, hosted by Pakistan. Eight teams, including India and Pakistan, will vie for the prestigious title.
While hosts Pakistan enters as the defending champion after defeating India in the 2017 final, Team India remains one of the tournament's most successful sides, with a history of achievements.
Notably, India holds an impeccable record against two strong teams - England and South Africa - in ICC Champions Trophy history. Here's a closer look at these unbeaten streaks:
India vs England
The Indian team has faced England three times in ICC Champions Trophy, winning on all three occasions. In the 2025 edition, India and England are placed in separate groups, which means their next face-off could only occur in the semi-finals or final.
India vs South Africa
South Africa, known to be one of the toughest teams to beat in ODIs, has also struggled against India in ICC Champions Trophy. The two teams have clashed four times, with India winning in every match. In ICC Champions Trophy 2025, as with England, South Africa is in a different group, leaving room for a possible knockout encounter (semi-finals or final) later in the competition.
Highlights of India's journey in ICC Champions Trophy:
2000 and 2017: Runners-up
2002: Joint winners with Sri Lanka
2013: Champions after defeating England
Will Rohit Sharma travel to Pakistan for Champions Trophy 2025 captain's photoshoot?
ICC Champions Trophy 2025, set to be hosted by Pakistan, is already generating buzz. While India's matches are scheduled to take place in Dubai under a hybrid model, questions remain about whether Indian skipper Rohit Sharma will travel to Pakistan for the pre-tournament all-captains photoshoot and press conference.
The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) is organizing this high-profile event, which traditionally includes all team captains. However, the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) has yet to confirm Rohit Sharma's participation, pending clearance from the board.
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