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Check out 3 teams who are in danger of missing 2025 Champions Trophy, England listed among possible omissions
The 2025 Champions Trophy is an eagerly anticipated tournament in the cricketing calendar. However, not every team that aspires to participate will manage to secure a spot. In the 2025 edition, the top seven teams from the group stage of the ongoing ODI World Cup 2023 will qualify, leaving three unfortunate teams on the sidelines. While the three teams mentioned below face stiff competition, it’s important to remember that cricket is known for its unpredictability.
Every team participating in the ODI World Cup are giving their all to make it to the Champions Trophy, making for thrilling matches and surprising outcomes. Cricket fans around the world will eagerly await the final standings and the fate of these teams as the tournament progresses. On that note. let’s take a closer look at three teams that might not qualify for the 2025 Champions Trophy.
England:
England, a cricketing powerhouse and the defending ODI World Cup champion, have often been a formidable contender in various formats. However, in the 2025 Champions Trophy scenario, they face fierce competition. While they have a strong ODI team, there are no guarantees in cricket. Their performance in the ongoing ODI World Cup has been very disappointing with only 1 win in 6 matches which places them at the bottom of the points table.
Bangladesh:
Bangladesh cricket has made significant strides in recent years, establishing themselves as a competitive ODI side. Nevertheless, the competition at the international level is intense. For Bangladesh, making it to the top seven and securing a spot in the Champions Trophy could be a tough mission. They are currently sitting in the 9th position with only 1 win in 6 matches.
Netherlands:
The Netherlands have demonstrated its potential in cricket over the years, but it’s no secret that they are still considered an emerging cricket nation. They are giving tough competition to the cricketing giants in the ODI World Cup, but securing a top-seven spot could be an uphill battle. They have won 2 matches out of 6 matches in the tournament so far and are currently in the 8th spot.