<![CDATA[3 Reasons why India can win the ICC Champions Trophy 2025]]> https://www.cricketwinner.com RSS for Node Sat, 07 Feb 2026 06:45:55 GMT https://www.cricketwinner.com/favicon.ico/ Cricket Winner https://cricketwinner.com/ 185 185 <![CDATA[3 Reasons why India can win the ICC Champions Trophy 2025]]> https://www.cricketwinner.com/cricket-analysis/3-reasons-why-india-can-win-the-icc-champions-trophy-2025/ https://www.cricketwinner.com/cricket-analysis/3-reasons-why-india-can-win-the-icc-champions-trophy-2025/ Sun, 19 Jan 2025 18:41:41 GMT armaan-patra 3 Reasons why India can win the ICC Champions Trophy 2025
3 Reasons why India can win the ICC Champions Trophy 2025

1. A galatta form of the opening-pair 

Unsurprisingly, the side's openers play a pivotal role in the team's desired winning campaign in the forthcoming tournament. Rohit Sharma has captained his side to a commendable victory of 3-0 against England in the recently concluded bilateral series. His swashbuckling century in the second ODI game is the cherry on top.

In addition, Shubman Gill showed great form in the just-ended ODI series against England, striking two fifties and a triple-digit mark in three games to help India defeat their opponents. He scored 259 runs in three innings with an average of 86.33, earning him Player of the Series honours. This makes him one of the promising batters to watch out for in the enticing tournament. 


2. Dynamic Backbone in the form of Middle Order Batters

India's middle-order batting lineup has consistently been crucial in securing pivotal runs, even when the top-order has experienced occasional fluctuations. KL Rahul, along with Shreyas Iyer, who is set to return to the squad after a significant hiatus, will act as the face in stabilizing the innings and driving the momentum if the top-order falters.

Rishabh Pant is expected to bring his explosive power-hitting prowess to the middle overs, setting the stage for a high-scoring finish. Additionally, the allrounders' capabilities of Hardik Pandya, Washington Sundar, and Ravindra Jadeja could prove invaluable in the latter stages of the innings, contributing to quick runs and turning the tide of the game when needed. With such a balanced combination of experience and flair, this middle-order can thrive under pressure and consistently deliver match-winning performances.


3. Masterful Spin Brigade & it's Key to Dominance

Given that India will encounter the challenging and flat conditions of the Middle East in the UAE, it is no surprise that the pitches are expected to favour spinners. Acknowledging these conditions, India has assembled an impressive arsenal of skilled spinners to capitalize on the spin-friendly tracks. With Kuldeep Yadav, Axar Patel, Varun Chakravarthy, Washington Sundar, and Ravindra Jadeja forming a left-hand-dominated spin attack, the team boasts a reliable and diverse bowling unit capable of delivering deceptive variations to disrupt the opposition's momentum.

Their ability to extract turn and bounce even on placid tracks adds an extra edge to India's bowling strategy. Furthermore, this spin quartet brings experience and adaptability, with each bowler equipped to handle different scenarios, whether controlling the flow of runs or picking up crucial wickets in the middle overs. As the team's most significant strength, these spinners could be the key to outsmarting batting-heavy lineups in the UAE's spin-friendly conditions.

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