Several notable bowlers are expected to miss the 2025 ICC Champions Trophy due to injury or other reasons. Some of them are Jasprit Bumrah, Mitchell Starc and Pat Cummins. Here are five of the best fast bowlers to watch in the 2025 Champions Trophy:
#1. Mohammed Shami (India)
Mohammed Shami is a talented and consistent fast bowler known for his pace, accuracy, and ability to swing the ball. As of early 2025, Shami had not yet played in an ICC Champions Trophy tournament. In ODIs in 103 matches, he has 197 wickets with a bowling average of 23.96. His best bowling performance in an ODI is 7/57. However, his performance in domestic cricket suggests he is ready to make an impact in the upcoming ICC Champions Trophy 2025.
#2. Lockie Ferguson (New Zealand)
Lockie Ferguson of New Zealand can reach great speeds and will be a crucial part of New Zealand’s attack. Ferguson’s fastest delivery was clocked at 157 km/h.
#3. Shaheen Shah Afridi (Pakistan)
Afridi from Pakistan, known for holding the record for the fastest ball in PSL cricket, is back in the squad after recovering from injury. Shaheen experience and qualities that will be beneficial in Pakistan.
#4. Jofra Archer (England)
Jofra Archer of England is fit and back in the squad for the 2025 ICC Champions Trophy. Archer’s career has been hampered by injuries, but he is tall and intimidating.
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#5. Kagiso Rabada (South Africa)
Kagiso Rabada, a fast and feared bowler from South Africa, recently became the fastest South African bowler to reach 300 Test wickets. Rabada is one of the most feared pacers in the game.
Some bowlers who can be contenders for taking the most wickets in the Champions Trophy 2025 are Matt Henry.
