Dubai, Mar 10 (UNI) The ninth edition of the Champions Trophy 2025 saw India being crowned as the winners on March 9 after they overcame New Zealand in the final.
Several exceptional performers lit up the tournament with the bat and ball.
The best of them made it to the Team of the Tournament.
1. Rachin Ravindra (New Zealand) 251 runs, 62.75 average, two hundreds Ravindra went big in two of New Zealand’s Champions Trophy games while also finding ways to contribute as a spin bowler. He won the Player of the Tournament award for his all-round excellence,
2. Ibrahim Zadran (Afghanistan) 216 runs, 72 average, one hundred
The opener proved how crucial he is to Afghanistan’s competitiveness, steering his team to a famous win over England by scoring a mega 177 in the first innings, which is now the highest-ever individual score in the competition’s history.
3. Virat Kohli (India) 218 runs, 54.5 average, one hundred
India’s top-order star Kohli produced two impressive knocks, including an 84 in the semi-final against Australia, confirming that even at 36, he’s still at the peak of his powers in the format. During the Champions Trophy, Kohli also crossed the landmark of 14,000 ODI runs, becoming just the third player after Sachin Tendulkar and Kumar Sangakkara to do so.
4. Shreyas Iyer (India) 243 runs, 48.6 average, two fifties
Solid as a rock in India’s middle order. From India’s last four tournament matches, Shreyas’ lowest batting return was 45 runs, proving to be a pillar of consistency in trying batting conditions in Dubai.
5 KL Rahul (wk) (India) 140 runs, 140 average, 42 highest score*
India’s keeper was reliable behind the stumps and a clutch performer in his role as India’s finisher with the bat. From four innings, he finished unbeaten on three occasions. He was particularly crucial during India’s chases in the all-important knockout games, scoring unbeaten 42 not out and 34 not out against Australia and New Zealand respectively.
6. Glenn Phillips (New Zealand) 177 runs, 59 average, two wickets, five catches
New Zealand all-rounder Phillips not only showed glimpses of why he’s one of the most dangerous batters in the world but displayed exceptional fielding prowess for the Kiwis, taking three absolute stunners during the tournament, including a mindboggling catch against Virat Kohli in the final group game against India.
7. Azmatullah Omarzai (Afghanistan) 126 runs, 42 average, seven wickets, one five-wicket haul
The middle-order batting production was there for all to see, while his bowling was also effective. Omarzai’s 5/58 against England proved match-winning as the ICC Men’s ODI Cricketer of the Year for 2024 lived up to his billing.
8. Mitchell Santner (c) (New Zealand) Nine wickets, 26.6 average, 4.80 economy
Santner’s captaincy and bowling were equal parts world-class, right way through New Zealand’s impressive campaign that saw them finish as runner-ups.
9. Mohammed Shami (India) Nine wickets, 25.8 average, 5.68 economy, one five-wicket haul
When the chips are down, India can always count on Shami. Reliable and consistent, he returned to the side in style, with 5/53 against Bangladesh in the opening group game. He also contributed in the semifinals and finals, picking four wickets in the last two contests.
10. Matt Henry (New Zealand) Ten wickets, 16.7 average, 5.32 economy, one five-wicket haul
It was a great loss to the tournament that its leading wicket-taker did not get the opportunity to grace the final due to injury. Henry was superb throughout the tournament, taking wickets in every match, most notably 5/42 against India in the Group A decider.
11. Varun Chakaravarthy (India) Nine wickets, 15.1 average, 4.53 economy
Having only played in one previous ODI before the Champions Trophy, the 33-year-old repaid selectors’ faith in spades, producing nine wickets in three high-stakes affairs.
12th player: Axar Patel (India) Five wickets, 39.2 average, 4.35 economy
Such a useful player to have around. Axar contributed with the ball, taking five wickets, and with the bat, putting in a total of 109 runs, including 29 in the final. He was no slouch in the field, either, with two fine catches to his name.
