ICC announce Team of the Tournament for Champions Trophy 2025

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The ICC has unveiled the Team of the Tournament for the Champions Trophy 2025, recognizing the best performers from the competition. 

The ninth edition of the tournament saw India crowned as the champions after defeating New Zealand in the final on March 9, 2025. The Team of the Tournament includes several exceptional players who impressed with both bat and ball throughout the competition.

Here’s the standout XI that made it to the Team of the Tournament:

1. Rachin Ravindra (New Zealand)  

   251 runs, 62.75 average, two hundreds  
Ravindra was the star of New Zealand's campaign, scoring two brilliant centuries and contributing with his spin bowling. His all-round performance earned him the Player of the Tournament award.

2. Ibrahim Zadran (Afghanistan)     

216 runs, 72 average, one hundred  
The Afghan opener was crucial for his team, scoring a remarkable 177 against England — the highest individual score in the tournament's history.

3. Virat Kohli (India)     

218 runs, 54.5 average, one hundred  
Kohli proved why he’s called "King Kohli," scoring consistently throughout the tournament. His 84 in the semi-final against Australia and an unbeaten century against Pakistan were the key knocks in India’s successful campaign. Kohli also crossed the 14,000 ODI runs milestone during the tournament.

4. Shreyas Iyer (India)     

243 runs, 48.6 average, two fifties  
Iyer was a rock in India’s middle order, providing stability in challenging batting conditions. His consistent performances were vital for India, especially during the knockout stages.

5. KL Rahul (wk) (India)     

140 runs, 140 average, 42* highest score  
Rahul’s keeping was reliable, and he was a standout finisher for India, staying unbeaten in three of his four innings. His crucial knocks in the knockout games, including unbeaten scores of 42* against Australia and 34* against New Zealand in the final, helped India in chases.

6. Glenn Phillips (New Zealand)   

 177 runs, 59 average, two wickets, five catches  
Phillips showcased his all-round abilities, impressing with both bat and ball. His exceptional fielding, including a stunning catch against Virat Kohli in the group game against India, made him one of the tournament’s most exciting players.

7. Azmatullah Omarzai (Afghanistan)   

 126 runs, 42 average, seven wickets, one five-wicket haul  
Omarzai was an invaluable all-rounder for Afghanistan, contributing with both bat and ball. His match-winning 5/58 against England was one of the highlights of the tournament.

8. Mitchell Santner (c) (New Zealand)    

 Nine wickets, 26.6 average, 4.80 economy  
Santner was exceptional as both captain and bowler, guiding New Zealand to the final. His leadership and bowling helped the Kiwis remain competitive throughout the tournament.

9. Mohammed Shami (India)     

Nine wickets, 25.8 average, 5.68 economy, one five-wicket haul  
Shami was a crucial part of India’s attack, delivering key performances with the ball, including a five-wicket haul against Bangladesh in the opening game. His contributions in the semifinals and final helped India secure the title.

10. Matt Henry (New Zealand)     

Ten wickets, 16.7 average, 5.32 economy, one five-wicket haul  
Henry was the tournament's leading wicket-taker, taking wickets in every match. His best performance came with a 5/42 against India in the Group A decider. Unfortunately, he missed the final due to injury.

11. Varun Chakaravarthy (India)     

Nine wickets, 15.1 average, 4.53 economy  
Chakaravarthy’s remarkable bowling in high-pressure situations was key to India’s success. His nine wickets in crucial matches helped India reach the final, with his standout performance coming in the knockout stages.

12th Player: Axar Patel (India)    

 Five wickets, 39.2 average, 4.35 economy  
Axar Patel was a valuable all-rounder for India, contributing both with the ball and bat. He took five wickets during the tournament and also scored important 109 runs, including 29 in the final.

Team of the Tournament for Champions Trophy 2025:

Rachin Ravindra (New Zealand), Ibrahim Zadran (Afghanistan), Virat Kohli (India), Shreyas Iyer (India), KL Rahul (wk) (India), Glenn Phillips (New Zealand), Azmatullah Omarzai (Afghanistan), Mitchell Santner (c) (New Zealand), Mohammed Shami (India), Matt Henry (New Zealand), Varun Chakaravarthy (India)  

12th Player: Axar Patel (India)