No Rohit Sharma, Shubman Gill; 5 Indians In: Best Playing XI Of Champions Trophy 2025

Rohit Sharma and Shubman Gill [Source: AP Photos]

The Champions Trophy 2025 has come to an end with India winning the title for the third time. The whole tournament was a brilliant exhibition of cricketing skills by the top players in the tournament. 

India and New Zealand emerged as the two best teams in the tournament and gave the viewers a final to remember. As we have concluded the tournament, we take a look at the top players from it and the best playing XI.

Openers Of Champions Trophy 2025 Team Of The Tournament

Rachin Ravindra [Source: AP Photos]

Rachin Ravindra

Matches: 4 Innings: 4 Runs: 263 Average: 65.75

The Kiwi batter became a part of the playing XI after the first match. Rachin Ravindra played four matches for the team and scored centuries in two of them. He finished as the top run-scorer is no way one can keep Ravindra out of the team of the tournament for the Champions Trophy 2025.

Ibrahim Zadran

Matches: 3 Innings: 3 Runs: 216 Average: 72.00

The Afghan opener played a solid knock against England. Even though it was only one match where Ibrahim Zadran performed, his innings was one for the ages. He will be the second opener in this team.

Middle Order Of Champions Trophy 2025 Team Of The Tournament

Virat Kohli

Matches: 5 Innings: 5 Runs: 218 Average: 54.50

Virat Kohli was not consistent throughout the tournament. However, in the Pakistan game and the semi-final against Australia, Kohli delivered. The impact that Kohli had on India's journey makes him the number three for this team.

Shreyas Iyer

Matches: 5 Innings: 5 Runs: 243 Average: 79.41

The Indian middle-order batter was in great form throughout the game. Shreyas Iyer was one of the backbone behind India's championship run. Given the impact that he left, Iyer will be the number four batter in this team.

KL Rahul [Source: AP Photos]

KL Rahul

Matches: 5 Innings: 4 Runs: 140 Average: 140.00

The Indian wicketkeeper batter did not deliver a performance where he was the standout from his team. However, KL Rahul played some crucial cameos under pressure and that makes him the number five batter and the wicket-keeper in this team.

All-rounders Of Champions Trophy 2025 Team Of The Tournament

Michael Bracewell

Matches: 5 Runs: 82 Average: 41.00 Wickets: 8 Economy: 4.10

The New Zealand all-rounder performed in a couple of games. Michael Bracewell emerged as one of the crucial players for the team in the final game. Given the impact he had as an all-round performer, Bracewell could be a good number six in this team. 

Azmatullah Omarzai

Matches: 3 Runs: 126 Average: 42.00 Wickets: 7 Economy: 6.72

The Afghan all-rounder left a great all-round impact in the chances he got. Azmatullah Omarzai's presence in both batting and bowling will strengthen this team further and add depth and variety to it.

Bowlers Of Champions Trophy 2025 Team Of The Tournament

Mitchell Santner [Source: @Beast__07_/x.com]

Mitchell Santner

Matches: 5 Wickets: 9 Bowling Average: 26.66 Economy: 4.80

The Kiwi skipper was brilliant with the ball throughout the tournament. Mitchell Santner's presence as a bowler in the middle overs was one of the keys behind New Zealand making it to the summit clash.

Matt Henry

Matches: 4 Wickets: 10 Bowling Average: 16.70 Economy: 5.32

The Kiwi pacer was one of the best bowlers for his team in the tournament. Matt Henry picked up five wickets in the Indian game in the league stage and emerged as a match-winner. Even though he did not perform in other games, Henry finished the tournament as the top wicket-taker and that earned him a place in the tournament.

Varun Chakravarthy

Matches: 3 Wickets: 9 Bowling Average: 15.11 Economy: 4.53

The inclusion of the Indian mystery spinner was one of the best moves by the management. Varun Chakravarthy picked up nine wickets in the tournament in only three matches and was economical even then. Chakravarthy emerged as India's trump card and there is no way he could be excluded from this team.

Kuldeep Yadav

Matches: 5 Wickets: 7 Bowling Average: 31.85 Economy: 4.79

The Indian left-arm wrist spinner was underperforming throughout the tournament. However, Kuldeep Yadav picked up two crucial wickets in the final and changed the momentum of the match in his team's favour.

Champions Trophy 2025 Team Of The Tournament

Rachin Ravindra 🇳🇿
Ibrahim Zadran 🇦🇫
Virat Kohli 🇮🇳
Shreyas Iyer 🇮🇳
KL Rahul 🇮🇳
Michael Bracewell 🇳🇿
Azmatullah Omarzai 🇦🇫
Mitchell Santner 🇳🇿
Matt Henry 🇳🇿
Varun Chakravarthy 🇮🇳
Kuldeep Yadav 🇮🇳

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