The Champions Trophy 2025 is starting from February 19. Pakistan will host this tournament. A total of 8 teams including India-Pakistan are participating in the Champions Trophy. But which teams are where in the race to win the title? Which will be the top-4 teams to reach the semi-finals of this tournament? Former England captain Kevin Pietersen has answered this question… Actually, Kevin Pietersen believes that teams like England and Australia will not be able to make it to the semi-finals. He also explained the reason behind this.
Which are Kevin Pietersen’s top-4 teams?
Kevin Pietersen said that selecting the top-4 teams of the Champions Trophy is not easy, it is very difficult. But I believe that apart from India, Pakistan, South Africa and New Zealand can be the top-4 teams of the tournament. Kevin Pietersen believes that Australia’s hopes have suffered a major setback due to the absence of Mitchell Starc. He said that the teams of India and Pakistan can be the 2 Asian teams to reach the semi-finals. Apart from this, South Africa and New Zealand are at the forefront in the race for the semi-finals.
Why are England and Australia not contenders?
Kevin Pietersen believes that many big players of Australia are suffering from injuries. Apart from this, many players have withdrawn their names from the tournament, which includes big names like Mitchell Starc. Actually, Mitchell Starc has decided not to play in the Champions Trophy due to personal reasons. Anyway, what does Kevin Pietersen think about England led by Jos Buttler? Kevin Pietersen said that recently India whitewashed England in the ODI series. This is going to have a big impact. This defeat will affect England’s performance in the Champions Trophy.
