Delhi: The ICC Champions Trophy is set to return after about 8 years, where the defending champion team Pakistan is going to organize the tournament in their home. The tournament will start in Pakistan and UAE under the hybrid model from 19 February. 8 teams are going to participate in this tournament, in which the host Pakistan team is also fully prepared to protect their title.
The Pakistan cricket team won India in the final match of this event played for the last time in 2017. In such a situation, this team is ready to repeat the same type of performance once again. This team will be commanded by Mohammad Rizwan. So at the same time, star players like Babar Azam, Shaheen Shah Afridi, Nasim Shah and Fakhar Zaman will play in the team. In such a situation, these star players will have the responsibility of getting the title on the shoulders. Pakistan’s team can take advantage of playing in their home. But there is also some shortage for the team.
So let’s analyze the team captained by Mohammad Rizwan in this article about the Champions Trophy of Pakistan about what is the stronger of the hosts, from the strength to the weakness and also knows their best priorial playing playing-11, the team’s full squad and schedule everything.
Home Advantage Team’s biggest strength
The ICC Champions Trophy 2025 is not seen as a strong contender for hosts Pakistan. But there is the ability to do something in this team. The greatest strength for this team can be their home -advanced. Apart from the match with Team India, all the matches in Pakistan will be in their home. In such a situation, the situation and the support of the fans can become a strength for the team which can make a special contribution in getting the title to their team. The top order for the team is very good. Where he has Saud Shakeel to Fakhar Zaman, Babar Azam and captain Mohammad Rizwan. Now this batting order can leave a big impact for them.
Middle order and spin bowling can become tension for team
Pakistan cricket team is playing as hosts in this time edition of the ICC Champions Trophy. Even though the last winner Pakistan may not be host, there is a shortage in the team. One, this team has seen a stagger in the big tournament for some time. Apart from this, there is a lot of strength in the top order in the team. However, there is no matter in the middle order that can work for the team to take out the match. Among the team’s middle order, there are batsmen like Salman Aga, Khushdil Shah, Kamran Ghulam. They do not have the power to win the match for the team. Pakistan’s largest tension team is going to have spin bowling. In this, he has only one major spin bowler as Abrar Ahmed. Apart from this, there are part timer like Salman Agha, Khushdil Shah. They do not believe in the spin trek wicket to win the match for their team. In such a situation, the road is very difficult for Pakistan.
These players of Pakistan will have special eyesight
Mohammad Rizwan- For the first time for the Pakistan cricket team, Mohammaj Rizwan is going to captain in a big tournament. In this event, along with captaincy on Rizwan, wicketkeeper batsman will also play the role. Mohammad Rizwan, who has been one of the best batsmen for the Pak team for some time, will be the biggest hope of his fans here. Now what they show in this tournament will tell only time.
Babar Azam- Former captain of Pakistan cricket team and star batsman Babar Azam is currently going through a bad phase. Babur’s bat has not brought any good innings for a long time. But his fans will have high expectations from Babar Azam, who is called the run machine of this team. Because he will be the most prominent batsman of this team. Babur can show his flame in the Champions Trophy. And can make your fans happy by returning to form.
Shaheen Shah Afridi- Pakistan’s fast bowler Shaheen Shah Afridi has gradually become very high in world cricket. This player has performed very impressive with his bowling. Shaheen is definitely wandering with his rhythm in the last few matches. But they can regain their lost rhythm during the Champions Trophy. Shaheen X can work as a factor for his team.
Pakistan’s full schedule
| date | Match | Venue |
| 19 February 2025 | Pakistan vs New Zealand | Karachi |
| 23 February 2025 | Pakistan vs India | Dubai |
| 27 February 2025 | Pakistan vs Bangladesh | Rawalpindi |
Pakistan’s best predicted playing-11
Fakhar Zaman, Saud Shakeel, Babar Azam, Mohammad Rizwan (captain, wicketkeeper), Kamran Ghulam, Salman Ali Aga, Abrar Ahmed, Nasim Shah, Haris Rauf, Shaheen Shah Afridi
Pak team’s full squad for ICC Champions Trophy 2025
Mohammad Rizwan (captain, wicketkeeper), Babar Azam, Fakhar Zaman, Kamran Ghulam, Saud Shakeel, Tayyab Tahir, Faheem Ashraf, Khushdil Shah, Salman Ali Aga (vice -captain), Usman Khan, Abrar Ahmed, Haris Rauf, Mohammad Hasnain, Naseem Shah , Shaheen Shah Afridi
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