In cricket, there’s a popular saying: “Batters win matches, but bowlers win tournaments.” Any team hoping to win the ICC Champions Trophy needs a strong bowling team. Over the years, many amazing bowlers have led their teams to victory. The surprise leader in the most wickets taken during the Champions Trophy is former New Zealand bowler Kyle Mills, with an impressive 28 wickets in just 15 games!
Next on the list is Sri Lankan fast bowler Lasith Malinga, with 25 wickets, and another Sri Lankan legend, spinner Muttiah Muralitharan, with 24. Interestingly, there are no current players or Indian bowlers among the top, although Ravindra Jadeja leads Indian bowlers with 16 wickets. Surprisingly, cricket legend Sachin Tendulkar is also on the list as India’s third-highest wicket-taker, with 14 wickets.
Here’s a look at the top 10 bowlers with the most wickets in the Champions Trophy:
– Kyle Mills (New Zealand): 28 wickets in 15 matches, with an average of 17 and best figures of 4/30.
– Lasith Malinga (Sri Lanka): 25 wickets in 16 matches, with an average of 30.60 and best figures of 4/34.
– Muttiah Muralitharan (Sri Lanka): 24 wickets in 17 matches, with an average of 20 and best figures of 4/15.
– Brett Lee (Australia): 22 wickets in 16 matches, with an average of 26.
– Glenn McGrath (Australia): 21 wickets in 12 matches, with an average of 19 and one five-wicket haul.
– James Anderson (England): 21 wickets in 12 matches, with an average of 21.
– Jacques Kallis (South Africa): 20 wickets in 17 matches, with an average of 26 and best figures of 3/30.
– Mervyn Dillon (West Indies): 19 wickets in just 7 matches, with the best average of 16 and best figures of 5/29.
– Chaminda Vaas (Sri Lanka): 18 wickets in 16 matches, with an average of 27 and a low economy rate of 3.93.
– Daniel Vettori (New Zealand): 18 wickets in 17 matches, with the best economy rate of 3.65.
This list shows how bowlers have played an essential role in the Champions Trophy, helping their teams achieve great success!
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