The 9th edition of the ICC Champions Trophy is going to start from February 19. Pakistan is hosting the tournament. But before that we are going to tell you the bowling records of the tournament –
The record for the most wickets taken in the ICC Champions Trophy is held by Kyle Mills from New Zealand, who claimed 28 wickets in 15 matches with an impressive average of 17.25 and best bowling figures of 4/30. He is followed by Lasith Malinga of Sri Lanka, who took 25 wickets in 16 matches, with a best performance of 4/34.
Here’s a summary of the top wicket-takers in ICC Champions Trophy history:
Rank | Player | Matches | Wickets | Best Bowling | Average |
1. | Kyle Mills (NZ) | 15 | 28 | 4/30 | 17.25 |
2. | Lasith Malinga (SL) | 16 | 25 | 4/34 | 30.64 |
3. | Muttiah Muralitharan (SL) | 17 | 24 | 4/15 | 20.16 |
4. | Brett Lee (AUS) | 16 | 22 | 3/38 | 26.86 |
5. | Shaun Pollock (SA) | 11 | 16 | 3/27 | 20.06 |
These players have made significant contributions to their teams’ performances in the tournament, showcasing exceptional bowling skills and consistency throughout their careers.