England is the only team to lose all 3 games in the group stage of Champions Trophy 2025
England concluded their dismal ICC Champions Trophy 2025 campaign by losing all three of their group-stage matches, marking a historic low for the team. Their final match against South Africa in Karachi ended in a seven-wicket defeat, with England being bowled out for 179 runs in 38.2 overs. Joe Root scored the highest for England with 37 runs, while outgoing captain Jos Buttler contributed 21 in his last match as skipper.
This loss marked England’s seventh consecutive ODI defeat, extending their poor start to 2025. The team has now lost 10 out of 11 matches across different formats this year, a streak not seen in 24 years. England’s inability to secure a single win in the group stage is unprecedented for them in a major ICC tournament.
South Africa, on the other hand, advanced to the semi-finals as group winners, where they will face the loser of the India-New Zealand match. England’s early exit leaves them with a long break before their next international fixture—a Test against Zimbabwe on May 22. The team will need to regroup and reassess their strategy to improve their performance in future competitions.