Champions Trophy 2025: Best XI of the tournament

The Champions Trophy 2025 concluded with India clinching their third title after defeating New Zealand by four wickets in the final in Dubai. Throughout the tournament, several players stepped up for their teams with impactful performances.

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If we were to pick the best playing XI from the tournament, Afghanistan’s Ibrahim Zadran and New Zealand’s Rachin Ravindra would form a solid left-right opening pair. Zadran scored 216 runs in three innings at an average of 72.00 and a strike rate of 106.40, including a massive 177-run knock against England. 

Ravindra, the Player of the Tournament, amassed 263 runs in four innings and took three wickets. He also smashed two centuries, making him an invaluable asset. At number three, India’s Virat Kohli deserves a spot for his consistent contributions. 

He scored 218 runs in five innings at an average of 54.50, including a century against Pakistan and a match-winning 84 against Australia in the semi-final. His ability to rotate strike and run between the wickets was a key highlight. 

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India’s Shreyas Iyer follows at number four, finishing as the tournament’s second-highest run-scorer with 243 runs in five innings at an average of 48.60. At number five, KL Rahul is the ideal wicketkeeper-batter. Though he scored only 140 runs in five innings, he maintained an average of 140.00 and was instrumental in finishing games under pressure. 

New Zealand’s Glenn Phillips comes in next, contributing with both bat and ball. He scored 177 runs in five innings and picked up two wickets while also producing sensational fielding efforts, including some stunning catches.

For the all-rounder’s slot at number seven, Afghanistan’s Azmatullah Omarzai fits perfectly. He scored 126 runs at an average of 42.00 and a strike rate of 104.13 while also taking seven wickets.

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In the bowling attack, New Zealand’s Michael Bracewell (eight wickets in five matches), Mitchell Santner (nine wickets in five matches), and India’s Varun Chakravarthy (nine wickets in three matches) form a strong spin trio. Santner and Bracewell add depth to the batting lineup, with Bracewell also playing a crucial knock in the final.

As for the pace attack, New Zealand’s Matt Henry leads the line. He was the tournament’s highest wicket-taker, with 10 wickets in four matches, and his absence in the final was a huge blow for the Kiwis.

This playing XI offers a solid balance, with batting depth up to number nine and a versatile bowling attack featuring five spin options and two pacers. It would have been a formidable team in the conditions of Pakistan and Dubai.

Here is the best XI of the Champions Trophy 2025

Ibrahim Zadran, Rachin Ravindra, Virat Kohli, Shreyas Iyer, KL Rahul (wk), Glenn Phillips, Azmatullah Omarzai, Michael Bracewell, Mitchell Santner (c), Varun Chakravarthy, Matt Henry.

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