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The ICC Champions Trophy 2025 is in full swing, and cricket fans around the world are closely tracking the performances of their favorite teams and players. With intense competition between the best teams in One Day International (ODI) cricket, every match has been crucial in determining the tournament’s fate.
As the group stage progresses, let’s take a closer look at the points table, top run-scorers, and leading wicket-takers of the ICC Champions Trophy 2025.
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ICC Champions Trophy 2025 Points Table
The tournament is divided into two groups, Group A and Group B, with teams competing for a place in the semi-finals. After each match, the points table fluctuates, reflecting teams’ standings based on wins, losses, net run rate (NRR), and total points accumulated.
Group A Standings
| Team | Matches | Won | Lost | Tied | No Result | Points | NRR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| India | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | +0.647 |
| New Zealand | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | +1.200 |
| Bangladesh | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | -0.408 |
| Pakistan | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | -1.087 |
India has made a strong start in Group A, securing two wins in two matches. Their solid performances have put them at the top of the table with 4 points and a net run rate (NRR) of +0.647. New Zealand, having played only one match, also remains unbeaten with 2 points and an NRR of +1.200. Bangladesh and Pakistan have struggled, with Pakistan losing both their games and Bangladesh losing their only match so far.
Group B Standings
| Team | Matches | Won | Lost | Tied | No Result | Points | NRR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| South Africa | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | +2.140 |
| Australia | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | +0.475 |
| England | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | -0.475 |
| Afghanistan | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | -2.140 |
In Group B, South Africa has taken an early lead after a convincing win, securing 2 points with an impressive NRR of +2.140. Australia also secured a win and is in second place with an NRR of +0.475. On the other hand, England and Afghanistan have both suffered losses, pushing them to the bottom of the standings.
ICC Champions Trophy 2025 – Most Runs (ODI)
The battle for the top run-scorer is heating up, with several batters putting in stellar performances. England’s Ben Duckett currently leads the charts with 165 runs, followed by Shubman Gill and Virat Kohli from India.
Top 10 Run Scorers
| Player | Matches | Runs | Strike Rate | Sixes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ben Duckett (ENG) | 1 | 165 | 115.38 | 3 |
| Shubman Gill (IND) | 2 | 147 | 81.22 | 2 |
| Virat Kohli (IND) | 2 | 122 | 81.88 | 0 |
| Josh Inglis (AUS) | 1 | 120 | 139.53 | 6 |
| Tom Latham (NZ) | 1 | 118 | 113.46 | 3 |
| Will Young (NZ) | 1 | 107 | 94.69 | 1 |
| Khushdil Shah (PAK) | 2 | 107 | 121.59 | 3 |
| Ryan Rickelton (SA) | 1 | 103 | 97.17 | 1 |
| Towhid Hridoy (BAN) | 1 | 100 | 84.75 | 2 |
| Rahmat Shah (AFG) | 1 | 90 | 97.83 | 1 |
Ben Duckett’s 165-run knock in a single match has set the tournament ablaze, making him the current leading run-scorer. Shubman Gill and Virat Kohli have also played key roles in India’s success, accumulating 147 and 122 runs, respectively. Australia’s Josh Inglis delivered a fantastic innings of 120 runs at an explosive strike rate of 139.53, including six sixes.
New Zealand’s Tom Latham and Will Young also made crucial contributions in their opening game, while Pakistan’s Khushdil Shah has been their standout performer so far.
ICC Champions Trophy 2025 – Top Wicket-Takers (ODI)
Bowling has been a crucial factor in determining match outcomes, with several bowlers making an impact early in the tournament. Mohammed Shami is leading the wicket charts with 5 wickets in 2 matches, followed by Harshit Rana and Kagiso Rabada.
Top 10 Wicket-Takers
| Player | Matches | Wickets | Best Bowling Figures | Strike Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mohammed Shami (IND) | 2 | 5 | 5/53 | 21.60 |
| Harshit Rana (IND) | 2 | 4 | 3/31 | 23.00 |
| Kagiso Rabada (SA) | 1 | 3 | 3/36 | 17.00 |
| Kuldeep Yadav (IND) | 2 | 3 | 3/40 | 38.00 |
| Axar Patel (IND) | 2 | 3 | 2/43 | 38.00 |
| William O’Rourke (NZ) | 1 | 3 | 3/47 | 18.00 |
| Mitchell Santner (NZ) | 1 | 3 | 3/66 | 20.00 |
| Ben Dwarshuis (AUS) | 1 | 3 | 3/66 | 20.00 |
| Matt Henry (NZ) | 1 | 2 | 2/25 | 22.00 |
| Abrar Ahmed (PAK) | 2 | 2 | 1/28 | 60.00 |
India’s Mohammed Shami has been outstanding, taking a five-wicket haul (5/53) in his two matches. His ability to strike early and in the death overs has been a key factor in India’s dominant start.
Harshit Rana, Kuldeep Yadav, and Axar Patel have also been in good form for India, while Kagiso Rabada was sensational for South Africa, picking up 3 wickets for just 36 runs.
New Zealand’s William O’Rourke and Mitchell Santner, along with Australia’s Ben Dwarshuis, have been effective bowlers in their respective games. Matt Henry and Abrar Ahmed have also chipped in with wickets, though their teams are struggling in the tournament.
