A look at the ten players in the running to win the Aramco Player of the Tournament at the ICC Champions Trophy 2025.
Matches 4, Wickets 10, Average 16.70, BBI 5/42
This tournament has demonstrated that Henry is one of the most consistent and reliable fast bowlers around, whether that’s with the old or new ball. So far this tournament his economy rate is 5.32 at an average of 16.70.
His experience has knitted together the New Zealand attack and he can create havoc at any point of an innings – as he showed in the group stage encounter against India, returning with figures of 5/42.
Mitchell Santner (New Zealand)
Matches 4, Wickets 7, Average 27.71, BBI 3/43
The Black Caps captain has led by example, with an impressive haul thus far of seven wickets at an economy rate of 4.85.
He was especially vital to his side’s semi-final success against South Africa, taking the three key wickets of captain Temba Bavuma, Rassie van der Dussen, and Heinrich Klaasen.
Virat Kohli (India)
Matches 4, Runs 217, Highest Score 100, Average 72.33, Catches 7*
Kohli has long been crucial to India’s success in the 50-overs format, and now he is closing in on a new batting record, the all-time highest run-scorer in the Champions Trophy.
Once more he came through at a crunch time, top-scoring with 84 off 98 balls in the semi-final against Australia. That followed his earlier 100 not out and two catches against Pakistan in the group stages to be named player of the match.
Shreyas Iyer (India)
Matches 4, Runs 105, Average 48.75, Highest Score 79,
Shreyas has batted with confidence throughout the tournament, taking on the spinners and showing that he is happy to take his time and build an innings as well as hitting out with aplomb.
It has meant he has been able to serve as his side’s lynchpin, most notably against New Zealand in their Group A decider when his side were on 30/3 and his 98-run stand with Axar Patel helped them to 128/4.
He has been a livewire in the field as well, as his direct hit to run out Alex Carey of Australia in the semi-final showed.
Kane Williamson (New Zealand)
Matches 4, Runs 189, Average 47.25, Highest Score 102, Catches 7
With his talent and his nerve, Williamson can turn a match on a sixpence.
A brilliant 102 against South Africa in the semi-final doubtless lures the eye, but his work in the field is just as important, notably two catches against Bangladesh en route to a five-wicket win that set the foundations for New Zealand’s campaign.
Rachin Ravindra (New Zealand)
Matches 3, Runs 226, Wickets 2, Highest Score 112, Catches 4
Continuing his stellar run at ICC ODI tournaments, Ravindra put in a very special performance in New Zealand’s semi-final against South Africa, excelling with bat, ball and in the field – 108 runs, one wicket for 20 runs conceded, and two catches. He was deservedly named player of the match.
He also got a century in his first innings of the tournament, a 112 against Bangladesh that helped his side recover from 15/2 to a five-wicket win.
Glenn Phillips (New Zealand)
Matches 4, Runs 143, Highest Score 61, Wickets 2, Catches 4
It was a quintessential Phillips display that pushed New Zealand over the line against South Africa after the losses of centurions Rachin Ravindra and Kane Williamson. He hit 49 off 27 balls in a 42-minute cameo to set a huge target of 362/6 to chase, and followed that up with two wickets and a catch to take out the South Africa middle order and take his team into the final.
His spectacular catch to remove Virat Kohli against India in the group stage will also live long in the memory.
Azmatullah Omarzai (Afghanistan)
Matches 3, Runs 126, Wickets 7, BBI 5/58, Catches 2
A five-for from Omarzai left England on the precipice of an ignominious departure from the tournament. He removed Phil Salt, Joe Root, Jos Buttler, Jamie Overton and Adil Rashid as Afghanistan bowled them out for 317 and sealed an eight-run win. He had earlier made a useful 41 runs as his side set a target of 325.
He also made a good 67 runs off 63 balls in the final group game against Australia, before it was washed-out.
Varun Chakravarthy (India)
Matches 2, Wickets 7, Average 13.00, BBI 5/42
At the age of 33, Varun’s three one-day international thus far have all been this year – with two of them at the ICC Champions Trophy 2025. He has certainly made the most of his unfamiliarity to batters with seven wickets so far.
His five-for against New Zealand in the Group A decider secured India’s place at the top of the table as he finished the match with figures of 5/42.
He also got a useful 2/49 against Australia, one of which was the crucial wicket of dangerous opener Travis Head.
Mohammed Shami (India)
Matches 4, Wickets 8, Average 19.88, BBI 5/53
Shami’s 5/53 against Bangladesh showed that he has plenty still to contribute to this India side. He underlined that with 3/48 against Australia in the semi-final, including the removal of captain Steve Smith, showing that in a pressure situation he is still the man India can rely upon.
His haul of eight wickets makes him the second-highest wicket-taker in the tournament so far.
