England has started preparation for the upcoming Champions Trophy. Here, we predict England‘s strongest playing 11 for the ICC 2025 Champions Trophy. The squad is already announced by England.
England squad: Jos Buttler (c), Jofra Archer, Gus Atkinson, Jacob Bethell, Harry Brook, Brydon Carse, Ben Duckett, Jamie Overtone, Jamie Smith, Liam Livingstone, Adil Rashid, Joe Root, Saquib Mahmood, Philp Salt and Mark Wood.
Openers: Phil Salt and Ben Duckett
This pair will complement each other very well. Both are attacking cricketers and can give a solid start in the powerplay. Hence, they could pair up for England.
Middle-Order of England’s playing 11 for the Champions Trophy: Joe Root, Harry Brook and Jos Buttler (C&WK)
Joe Root is back in the side and he will be ideal at No.3. His skills with the ball might also be needed. Harry Brook and Jos Buttler are likely to operate in the middle-order.
All-Rounders: Liam Livingstone, Jacob Bethell and Jamie Overton
Liam Livingstone is in good form and this will help England. In Pakistan, his bowling skills could also be needed. Jacob Bethell could get the nod ahead of the others because he offers spin-bowling skills. Due to his confidence at the moment with the bat, Overton could be the third pacer.
Bowlers in England’s playing 11 for the Champions Trophy: Jofra Archer, Mark Wood and Adil Rashid
It is a strong line-up. England could have Gus Atkinson in this side if they deem that they would need three proper frontline pacers.
