Team of the Tournament for Champions Trophy 2025 announced, 5 Indians included
The International Cricket Council (ICC) has announced the Team of the Tournament for the recently concluded Champions Trophy 2025, and it’s a proud moment for Indian cricket fans. Five Indian players have been selected in the XI, led by New Zealand’s Mitchell Santner as captain. The rest of the team comprises players from New Zealand and Afghanistan.
The Indian players who have made it to the Team of the Tournament are none other than Virat Kohli, Shreyas Iyer, KL Rahul, Mohammad Shami, and Varun Chakaravarthy. This is a testament to their outstanding performances throughout the tournament, which saw India reach the semi-finals.
Virat Kohli, one of the most successful batsmen in the world, had a phenomenal tournament, scoring 343 runs at an average of 114.33. He also took 4 wickets and was instrumental in India’s victories. Shreyas Iyer, the young and talented batsman, scored 264 runs at an average of 44.00, while KL Rahul, the swashbuckling opener, scored 234 runs at an average of 46.80.
Mohammad Shami, the experienced pacer, took 10 wickets in the tournament at an economy rate of 4.50, while Varun Chakaravarthy, the spin wizard, took 8 wickets at an economy rate of 5.00. Their impressive performances have earned them a place in the Team of the Tournament.
New Zealand’s Mitchell Santner, who led the team to victory in the tournament, has been picked as captain of the XI. The rest of the team comprises his New Zealand teammates Rachin Ravindra, Glenn Phillips, and Matt Henry. Afghanistan’s Ibrahim Zadran and Azmatullah Omarzai also feature in the team.
Rachin Ravindra, the talented all-rounder, scored 223 runs at an average of 37.83 and took 5 wickets. Glenn Phillips, the wicketkeeper-batsman, scored 205 runs at an average of 41.00, while Matt Henry, the pacer, took 9 wickets at an economy rate of 4.25.
Ibrahim Zadran, the Afghan opener, scored 344 runs at an average of 57.33, while Azmatullah Omarzai, the pacer, took 11 wickets at an economy rate of 4.50.
The ICC has announced the Team of the Tournament on their official website, and it’s a moment of pride for Indian cricket fans. The selection of five Indian players in the XI is a testament to their hard work and dedication to the sport.
The ICC Champions Trophy 2025 was a thrilling tournament that saw six teams compete for the coveted title. India, New Zealand, Afghanistan, Pakistan, England, and Australia were the six teams that took part in the tournament. The tournament was played in a round-robin format, followed by semi-finals and the final.
The announcement of the Team of the Tournament comes as a welcome surprise for Indian cricket fans, who have been eagerly waiting for the news. The selection of five Indian players in the XI is a testament to their outstanding performances throughout the tournament.
The ICC Champions Trophy 2025 was a thrilling tournament that saw some fantastic cricketing performances. The tournament was played in a round-robin format, followed by semi-finals and the final. The final match saw New Zealand defeat Afghanistan by 5 runs to lift the coveted title.
In conclusion, the announcement of the Team of the Tournament for the ICC Champions Trophy 2025 is a moment of pride for Indian cricket fans. The selection of five Indian players in the XI is a testament to their hard work and dedication to the sport. The tournament was a thrilling affair, and the announcement of the Team of the Tournament is a fitting conclusion to the event.
Source: https://www.icc-cricket.com/tournaments/champions-trophy-2025
