The much-awaited Champions Trophy began on February 19 when the hosts, Pakistan, clashed against New Zealand in the tournament’s opener. The match was played in Karachi and the Kiwis registered a convincing win by 60 runs. The second match will be played between India and Bangladesh on February 20.
Meanwhile, talking about Afghanistan, it won’t be wrong to say that they are the true underdogs of the tournament. This is the first time they are playing the Champions Trophy. They were brilliant in the T20 World Cup 2024 by qualifying for the semi-finals. It would be interesting to see how they perform in the Champions Trophy 2025.
Reasons why being the underdog could benefit Afghanistan in the Champions Trophy 2025:
3. Less Pressure, more freedom
As underdogs, Afghanistan don’t carry the pressure of expectations and performance like the other teams do, especially, India, Pakistan, Australia and England. It will help them to play and express themselves without any pressure and will give them more freedom to play their natural game in any situation.
2. Improved performance
The best thing about this Afghanistan team is that they have improved a lot in all the departments, whether it’s batting, bowling or fielding. Their batting looks better than ever and the bowling department was brilliant as always. However, their fielding department has also improved a lot in the past few years.
3. Best spin combination
It won’t be wrong to say that Afghanistan have the best spin bowling combination in the ongoing Champions Trophy 2025. Spinners like Rashid Khan and Noor Ahmad are enough to dismantle any batting lineup. Also, the experience of Mohammad Nabi will definitely help them in every aspect of the game.
Disclaimer: This Exclusive News is based on the author’s understanding, analysis, and instinct. As you review this information, consider the points mentioned and form your own conclusions.
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