India has become the first nation to win three Champions Trophy titles after Sunday’s tense final against New Zealand in Dubai.
The Asian powerhouse reeled in the awkward 252-run target courtesy of captain Rohit Sharma (76 from 83 balls) and wicketkeeper KL Rahul (34* from 33 balls), with spinners Kuldeep Yadav and Varun Chakaravarthy starring in the first innings.
Fox Cricket has chosen its team of the tournament, taking into consideration team success along with individual performances across the campaign.
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IBRAHIM ZADRAN (AFGHANISTAN)
216 runs at 72.00, HS 177, SR 106.40
Zadran produced the best individual performances of the Champions Trophy, with his career-best knock in Lahore eliminating England from the tournament.
Afghanistan was in a spot of bother at 3-37 in the ninth over before the right-hander clobbered 12 boundaries and six sixes, rescuing Afghanistan and keeping the nation’s finals dream alive.
He narrowly beat out England opener Ben Duckett for this spot.
RACHIN RAVINDRA (NEW ZEALAND)
263 runs at 65.75, HS 112, SR 106.47
Ravindra’s love affair with ICC events continues.
The Kiwi, later named player of the tournament, cracked hundreds against Bangladesh in the group stage and against South Africa in the semi-final, while his dismissal proved a turning point in Sunday’s decider.
Despite missing New Zealand’s opening game against hosts Pakistan, Ravindra finished the Champions Trophy as the leading run-scorer.
VIRAT KOHLI (INDIA)
218 runs at 54.50, HS 100*, SR 82.88
After a disappointing Test tour of Australia, Kohli has offered a timely reminder of his white-ball excellence.
The superstar struck an unbeaten century against Pakistan in the group stage before steering India towards a tense victory over Australia in the semi-final, cementing his status as ODI cricket’s greatest chaser.
Vintage Kohli shines with classy ton! | 02:30
SHREYAS IYER (INDIA)
241 runs at 60.25, HS 79, SR 80.33
India’s Mr. Consistent, Iyer anchored the run chase during matches against Pakistan in the group stage and Australia in the semi-final.
He finished as the tournament’s second-leading run-scorer, although he would be disappointed he couldn’t convert his start during Sunday’s decider into a substantial score.
JOSH INGLIS (AUSTRALIA) — wicketkeeper
131 runs at 131.00, HS 120*, SR 133.67
Inglis’ unbeaten century against England was a special performance, helping Australia pull off the highest successful run chase in Champions Trophy history during the group stage.
The West Australian missed out in the semi-final with a soft dismissal against India, but his glovework was sound across the campaign. He narrowly beat out New Zealand’s Tom Latham for this spot.
Inglis leads Aussies to record run chase | 04:29
GLENN PHILLIPS (NEW ZEALAND)
177 runs at 59.00, HS 61, SR 114.93
Two wickets at 65.50, BB 2-27, ER 6.89
Phillips snuck into this starting XI courtesy of his all-round exploits with the bat and on the field.
Not only did the Kiwi snare two absolute blinders at gully during the group stage, but he also made valuable contributions with the bat in matches against Pakistan, New Zealand and Bangladesh.
Also capable of taking wickets with his part-time spin, he may be the most valuable player in the tournament.
Kohli stunned as Phillips takes SCREAMER | 00:35
AZMATULLAH OMARZAI (AFGHANISTAN)
126 runs at 42.00, HS 67, SR 104.13
Seven wickets at 20.00, BB 5-58, ER 6.72
Omarzai finished the Champions Trophy as Afghanistan’s leading-wicket taker and second-leading run-scorer, almost dragging his nation into the semi-finals.
The seamer ripped through England’s middle-order in a career-best bowling performance before notching a stylish fifty during Afghanistan’s rain-affected loss to Australia.
MITCHELL SANTNER (NEW ZEALAND) — captain
Nine wickets at 26.33, BB 3-43, ER 4.80
Santner captains the team of the tournament after expertly leading New Zealand towards the final.
The spinner was superb with the ball during the knockout matches against South Africa in Lahore and India in Dubai, strangling his opponents throughout the middle overs with probing spells.
MATTHEW HENRY (NEW ZEALAND)
Ten wickets at 16.70, BB 5-42, ER 5.32
The leading wicket-taker of the tournament, Henry was an absolute menace with the new ball throughout the campaign, while he’s also developed into an effective bowler at the death.
The Black Caps quick sent a scare through the Indian camp with a five-wicket haul during their group-stage clash, while his absence was sorely felt during Sunday’s decider.
MOHAMMED SHAMI (INDIA)
Nine wickets at 25.88, BB 5-53, ER 5.68
Returning from a foot injury, Shami ripped through Bangladesh in the group stage before snaring three wickets during India’s triumphant semi-final against Australia.
Despite playing on a Dubai wicket that primarily favoured spinners, the 34-year-old finished the tournament as the equal second-leading wicket-taker.
VARUN CHAKARAVARTHY (INDIA)
Nine wickets at 15.11, BB 5-42, ER 4.53
Despite only playing three matches, Chakaravarthy finished as the tournament’s leading wicket-taker among spinners.
The crafty tweaker bamboozled New Zealand’s batters during the group stage with a maiden five-wicket haul in ODIs, while the Black Caps once again couldn’t pick his deceptive wrong-uns in the final.
12TH MAN — MICHAEL BRACEWELL (NEW ZEALAND)
81 runs at 41.00, HS 53*, SR 118.84
Eight wickets at 25.12, BB 4-26, ER 4.10
Having starred with bat and ball during Sunday’s final against India, Black Caps all-rounder Bracewell carries the drinks for the team of the tournament.
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