Team India continued their unbeaten run in the ICC Champions Trophy 2025 as they defeated New Zealand by four wickets in the final at Dubai on Sunday (March 9) to lift the coveted title.
A day after the final, the International Cricket Council (ICC) released the Team of the Tournament, which featured as many as five Indian players and four Kiwis.
Here’s what the side looks like:
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
The Indian stalwart lived up to the expectations in the eight-team tournament. He produced two impressive knocks, including an 84 in the semi-final against Australia. During his match-winning ton against Pakistan, Kohli also crossed the landmark of 14,000 ODI runs.
4. Shreyas Iyer (India) -- 243 runs, 48.6 average, two fifties
The middle-order batter proved to be a pillar of consistency in trying batting conditions in Dubai. He played a critical knock of 48 runs in the title clash against New Zealand.
5 KL Rahul (wk) (India) -- 140 runs, 140 average, 42 highest score*
Rahul 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* and 34* against Australia and New Zealand respectively.
6. Glenn Phillips (New Zealand) -- 177 runs, 59 average, two wickets, five catches
The Kiwi all-rounder not only showed glimpses of why he’s one of the most dangerous batters in the world but also showcased exceptional fielding prowess. He three absolute stunners during the marquee event, including a gravity defying catch of Shubman Gill in the final.
7. Azmatullah Omarzai (Afghanistan) -- 126 runs, 42 average, seven wickets, one five-wicket haul
Omarzai impressed one and all with his all-round exploits. His 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. Mohammad Shami (India) -- Nine wickets, 25.8 average, 5.68 economy, one five-wicket haul
The Indian pace spearhead opened the campaign with 5/53 against Bangladesh and 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
Henry was superb throughout the tournament, taking wickets in every match, most notably 5/42 against India in the last group fixture. He finished the competition as the leading wicket-taker despite not featuring in the final due to injury.
11. Varun Chakaravarthy (India) -- Nine wickets, 15.1 average, 4.53 economy
Chakaravarthy came to the Champions Trophy with an experience of only one ODI match, but he repaid selectors’ faith by claiming nine scalps in three high-stakes matches.
12th player: Axar Patel (India) -- Five wickets, 39.2 average, 4.35 economy
Axar contributed with the ball, taking five wickets, and also scored 109 runs with the bat. He was no slouch in the field, either, with two fine catches to his name.
ICC Champions Trophy 2025 Team of the Tournament:
Rachin Ravindra, Ibrahim Zadran, Virat Kohli, Shreyas Iyer, KL Rahul, Glenn Phillips, Azmatullah Omarzai, Mitchell Santner, Mohammad Shami, Matt Henry, Varun Chakaravarthy
12th man: Axar Patel
