Top 10 Wickets From 2025 Champions Trophy
Matt Henry of New Zealand finished as the leading wicket-taker of the ICC Champions Trophy 2025 with 10 wickets from four matches. Varun Chakravarthy, Mohammed Shami and Mitchell Santner followed with nine wickets each, while Michael Bracewell took eight. India won the tournament, beating New Zealand by four wickets in the final in Dubai on 9 March 2025.
The 2025 Champions Trophy was a short, sharp tournament: eight teams, 15 matches, and very little room for a bowler to recover from one bad day. That compressed format is exactly why the wicket charts look the way they do. The bowlers at the top did not simply play the most matches; they produced match-defining spells early, and several of them did it in only three or four appearances. Henry, for example, played just four matches and still finished first, and Chakravarthy reached nine wickets in only three.
Top 10 Wicket-Takers in the Champions Trophy 2025
| Rank | Bowler | Team | Matches | Wickets | Average | Economy | Best Figures |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Matt Henry | New Zealand | 4 | 10 | 16.70 | 5.32 | 5/42 |
| 2 | Varun Chakravarthy | India | 3 | 9 | 15.11 | 4.53 | 5/42 |
| 3 | Mohammed Shami | India | 5 | 9 | 25.88 | 5.68 | 5/53 |
| 4 | Mitchell Santner | New Zealand | 5 | 9 | 26.33 | 4.80 | 3/43 |
| 5 | Michael Bracewell | New Zealand | 5 | 8 | 25.12 | 4.10 | 4/26 |
| 6 | Azmatullah Omarzai | Afghanistan | 3 | 7 | 20.00 | 6.72 | 5/58 |
| 7 | Ben Dwarshuis | Australia | 3 | 7 | 21.71 | 5.84 | 3/47 |
| 8 | Kuldeep Yadav | India | 5 | 7 | 31.85 | 4.79 | 3/40 |
| 9 | Wiaan Mulder | South Africa | 3 | 6 | 18.16 | 4.88 | 3/25 |
| 10 | Kagiso Rabada | South Africa | 3 | 6 | 24.66 | 5.80 | 3/36 |
Where bowlers finished level on wickets, the ranking above follows bowling average and economy, which is the standard way of separating tied wicket-takers in a tournament table. Several other bowlers also finished on six wickets, including Adam Zampa, Lungi Ngidi and Jofra Archer, which underlines how tightly packed the middle of this chart was.
Matt Henry: 10 Wickets in Four Matches
Matt Henry was the standout fast bowler of the tournament. He took 10 wickets in only four matches at an average of 16.70, and his five-wicket haul of 5/42 against India in the group stage was one of the finest spells of the competition. Henry combined disciplined lengths with movement off the seam, and he was dangerous with the new ball as well as in the middle overs when batters tried to accelerate.
Henry’s tournament ended on a frustrating note. He injured his shoulder while taking a catch in the semi-final against South Africa and missed the final against India. New Zealand felt his absence: without their leading wicket-taker, they could not defend 251/7. Even so, nobody caught him. The three bowlers on nine wickets each all had a chance in the final, but none of them took the two wickets they needed to pass him.
Varun Chakravarthy: Nine Wickets in Three Matches
Varun Chakravarthy had the best average and economy of anyone in the top ten: 15.11 and 4.53. He played only three matches, yet finished joint-second with nine wickets, and his 5/42 against New Zealand in the group stage was a turning point for India’s campaign. It was his first major ICC ODI tournament, and he bowled with the confidence of a bowler who had already solved the conditions in Dubai.
Chakravarthy’s value was not only in his wickets. He bowled long, controlled spells on slow surfaces, gave Rohit Sharma control through the middle overs, and forced batters into mistakes against the other bowlers. In the final he took two wickets for 45 runs from his ten overs, including the key dismissal of Will Young, and finished the tournament as India’s most efficient wicket-taker.
Mohammed Shami: Nine Wickets Across Five Matches
Mohammed Shami was India’s workhorse with the new ball. He played all five matches, took nine wickets, and opened the tournament with a five-wicket haul of 5/53 against Bangladesh. That spell set the tone for India’s bowling attack: early wickets, pressure from both ends, and a spinner-heavy middle-overs plan built on top of it.
Shami’s average of 25.88 was higher than Chakravarthy’s, partly because he bowled the hardest overs: the powerplay, when batters attack, and the death, when they swing freely. His role was to strike early and to return when India needed a breakthrough, and he did both across the tournament. His experience showed in the final, where he kept running in even as New Zealand’s middle order rebuilt.
Mitchell Santner: Nine Wickets and Captaincy Control
Mitchell Santner captained New Zealand, bowled his full ten overs in almost every match, and still finished with nine wickets at an economy rate of 4.80. His best figures of 3/43 came in the group stage, and he took two wickets in the final, dismissing Shubman Gill and Shreyas Iyer at moments when India were threatening to run away with the chase.
Michael Bracewell: Eight Wickets at the Best Economy
Michael Bracewell was New Zealand’s most economical bowler in the tournament, conceding only 4.10 runs per over across five matches while taking eight wickets. His best spell, 4/26, showed what he could do when conditions suited his off-spin, and his 53 not out off 40 balls in the final proved he was far more than a bowling option.
Bracewell’s role was to tie down one end while Santner and the fast bowlers attacked from the other. In a tournament where several matches were decided by middle-overs control, that discipline was worth as much as a strike bowler’s wickets. His two wickets for 28 runs in the final kept New Zealand in the match deep into India’s chase.
Azmatullah Omarzai: Seven Wickets and a Five-Wicket Haul
Azmatullah Omarzai produced one of the great all-round performances of the tournament against England, taking 5/58 and then scoring a match-winning half-century in a famous Afghanistan victory. He finished with seven wickets from three matches, the best strike rate among the leading bowlers, and the only five-wicket haul by an Afghanistan bowler in the tournament.
Omarzai’s pace and bounce made him dangerous on the lively pitches in Pakistan, and his ability to bowl in the powerplay and at the death made him Afghanistan’s most complete fast-bowling option. His tournament was short because Afghanistan did not reach the semi-finals, but his impact in the matches he played was enormous.
Ben Dwarshuis and Kuldeep Yadav: Seven Wickets Each
Ben Dwarshuis took seven wickets from three matches for Australia, with best figures of 3/47. The left-arm quick was Australia’s most reliable bowler in a campaign disrupted by injuries and an abandoned match against South Africa. His ability to swing the new ball and bowl clever slower balls at the death made him a handful even on flat pitches.
Kuldeep Yadav also finished with seven wickets, from five matches, at an economy rate of 4.79. His wrist-spin was a central part of India’s plan in Dubai: he bowled ten overs in the final, took two wickets for 40 runs, and removed Rachin Ravindra and Kane Williamson at a stage when New Zealand were scoring quickly. Kuldeep’s figures rarely look spectacular in isolation, but his middle-overs control allowed India’s other bowlers to attack.
Wiaan Mulder and Kagiso Rabada: South Africa’s Six-Wicket Pair
Wiaan Mulder took six wickets from three matches at an average of 18.16, the best average among South Africa’s bowlers. His best figures of 3/25 showed his value as a seam-bowling all-rounder who could move the ball and hold a length for long spells. Mulder’s economy rate of 4.88 was also among the best in the tournament.
Kagiso Rabada, South Africa’s premier fast bowler, also took six wickets, with best figures of 3/36. Rabada bowled the toughest overs for South Africa, usually with the new ball and at the death, and his pace and accuracy made him a constant threat even when the wickets did not come in clusters. South Africa reached the semi-finals, where they lost to New Zealand, and both bowlers had played their part in getting them there.
Five-Wicket Hauls in the Champions Trophy 2025
Four bowlers took five wickets in an innings during the tournament, and all four feature in the top ten. Henry’s 5/42 and Chakravarthy’s 5/42 came against each other’s teams in the group stage, Shami’s 5/53 came against Bangladesh in India’s opening match, and Omarzai’s 5/58 came in Afghanistan’s win over England. In a 15-match tournament, four five-wicket hauls is a high number, and it reflects how much the conditions in Pakistan and Dubai rewarded disciplined bowling.
How the Final Shaped the Wicket Charts
The final in Dubai on 9 March 2025 was a low-scoring match by modern ODI standards. New Zealand batted first and made 251/7, with Daryl Mitchell scoring 63 and Michael Bracewell making 53 not out. India chased the target down with six balls to spare, reaching 254/6, with Rohit Sharma scoring 76 and being named Player of the Match.
The final mattered for the wicket charts because Henry was absent and the three bowlers on nine wickets at the start of the day all played. Chakravarthy took two wickets, Shami one and Santner two, so none of them could overtake Henry. Had any of them taken two more wickets, the lead would have changed hands. As it happened, Henry’s four-match tally survived, which is a reminder that in a short tournament, one outstanding week can be enough to top the charts.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who took the most wickets in the Champions Trophy 2025?
Matt Henry of New Zealand took the most wickets, with 10 wickets from four matches at an average of 16.70 and best figures of 5/42.
How many wickets did Varun Chakravarthy take in the Champions Trophy 2025?
Varun Chakravarthy took nine wickets from only three matches, at an average of 15.11 and an economy rate of 4.53, with best figures of 5/42.
Who took the most wickets for India in the Champions Trophy 2025?
Varun Chakravarthy and Mohammed Shami jointly led India’s wicket charts with nine wickets each. Kuldeep Yadav was next with seven wickets.
How many five-wicket hauls were taken in the Champions Trophy 2025?
Four five-wicket hauls were taken: Matt Henry (5/42), Varun Chakravarthy (5/42), Mohammed Shami (5/53) and Azmatullah Omarzai (5/58).
Who won the Champions Trophy 2025 final?
India beat New Zealand by four wickets in the final in Dubai. New Zealand scored 251/7 and India replied with 254/6, with Rohit Sharma scoring 76 and winning the Player of the Match award.
Why did Matt Henry miss the Champions Trophy 2025 final?
Henry injured his shoulder while taking a catch in the semi-final against South Africa and was ruled out of the final against India.