England Team Probably playing 11 for ICC champions trophy 2025 (CT 2025)
Jos Buttler (c), Jofra Archer, Harry Brook, Brydon Carse, Ben Duckett, Jamie Overton, Liam Livingstone, Adil Rashid, Joe Root, Phil Salt, Mark Wood.
England match schedule in ICC Champions trophy 2025 (CT 2025)
Date
Day
Match
Venue
Match Start Time (GMT)
Local Time
Feb 22
Sat
Australia vs England, 4th Match, Group B
Gaddafi Stadium, Lahore
09:00 AM GMT
02:00 PM LOCAL
Feb 26
Wed
Afghanistan vs England, 8th Match, Group B
Gaddafi Stadium, Lahore
09:00 AM GMT
02:00 PM LOCAL
Mar 01
Sat
South Africa vs England, 11th Match, Group B
National Stadium, Karachi
09:00 AM GMT
02:00 PM LOCAL
England’s Performance in the ICC Champions Trophy: A Detailed Analysis
The ICC Champions Trophy, held from 1998 to 2017, was one of cricket’s most prestigious tournaments. England, being a dominant force in world cricket, had a mixed record in the tournament, reaching multiple finals but securing their first and only title in the final edition in 2017. This article explores England’s journey through the Champions Trophy over the years.
Once again, England failed to progress beyond the quarter-finals, losing to India.
2002 ICC Champions Trophy (Sri Lanka) – Semi-finals
England showed improvement by reaching the semi-finals.
They were knocked out by India, who had a strong batting lineup.
2004 ICC Champions Trophy (England) – Runners-up 🥈
Hosted the tournament and performed exceptionally well.
Group Stage: Defeated Zimbabwe and Sri Lanka.
Semi-finals: Beat Australia, marking a major achievement.
Final: Lost to West Indies, despite a strong start.
This was their first appearance in a Champions Trophy final.
2006 ICC Champions Trophy (India) – Group Stage Exit
A disappointing campaign where England failed to progress beyond the group stage.
Lost to Australia and India, winning only against West Indies.
2009 ICC Champions Trophy (South Africa) – Semi-finals
England bounced back and reached the semi-finals.
Group Stage: Wins against Sri Lanka and South Africa.
Semi-finals: Lost to Australia, who dominated the game.
2013 ICC Champions Trophy (England) – Runners-up 🥈
Hosted the tournament and had a strong campaign.
Group Stage: Defeated Australia and New Zealand.
Semi-finals: Beat South Africa convincingly.
Final: Lost to India in a rain-affected match at Edgbaston.
This was their second final appearance but ended in disappointment.
2017 ICC Champions Trophy (England) – Semi-finals
England was one of the tournament favorites.
Group Stage: Defeated Bangladesh, New Zealand, and Australia.
Semi-finals: Lost to Pakistan, who went on to win the title.
Despite their strong performances, their inability to handle pressure in knockouts remained an issue.
Overall Performance Summary
Year
Performance
1998
Quarter-finals
2000
Quarter-finals
2002
Semi-finals
2004
Runners-up
2006
Group Stage
2009
Semi-finals
2013
Runners-up
2017
Semi-finals
Key Players in England’s Champions Trophy History
Andrew Flintoff (2002-2009): Played crucial all-round roles in multiple editions.
Kevin Pietersen (2004-2013): Consistently among England’s top performers.
Eoin Morgan (2009-2017): Key batsman and later captain.
James Anderson (2004-2017): England’s leading wicket-taker in the tournament.
Joe Root (2017): Star performer in England’s last campaign.
England’s history
England’s history in the ICC Champions Trophy was marked by promise and near-success. They reached the final twice (2004, 2013) but failed to clinch the title. Their 2017 semi-final exit ended their journey in the tournament, which was discontinued afterward. Despite their struggles, their performances showcased England’s steady rise as a white-ball cricket powerhouse, leading to their eventual 2019 ICC Cricket World Cup triumph.
