
We are just a month away from ICC Champions Trophy 2025, which is returning after 8 years. There is a saying, “ Batters set the match, and bowlers win it for you”. This article will discuss the top 5 pacers to watch out for in the upcoming ICC Champions Trophy 2025. These are the players who will be closely watched during the upcoming tournament.
Jasprit Bumrah(India)
Star Indian pacer Jasprit Bumrah, who is currently the No. 1 bowler in the ICC rankings, will be a player for India in the upcoming Champions Trophy, with one expert even saying to the point that it all depends on Bumrah India's victory chances in the upcoming Champions Trophy.
Bumrah has been phenomenal in his career so far. In 89 matches, he has taken 149 wickets, with an average of 23.89 and an economy of 4.60, with his best figure being 6/19.
ICC Tournament Stats
Tournament | Matches | Wickets | Average | Economy | Best Figures |
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World Cup Overall | 38 | 38 | 19.58 | 4.60 | 6/19 |
2019 World Cup | 18 | 18 | 20.61 | 4.41 | 4/55 |
2024 T20 World Cup | 15 | 15 | 17.74 | 4.17 | 3/7 |
Mitchell Starc(Australia)
Mitchell Starc has been one of the finest Australian Pacers in recent years. Using his height and skill,l Starc has always been a headache for the opponent batters. Starc, with his fast-paced deliveries highest of 160 kmph, will be one of the key bowlers in the status of the upcoming Champions Trophy. Starc, who has a very impressive record in the ODI career, has taken 244 wickets in just 127 matches with an average of 23.40 and an economy rate of 5.26
ICC World Cup Stats
Tournament | Matches | Wickets | Average | Economy | Best Figures |
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World Cup Overall | 65 | 65 | 19.29 | 5.26 | 6/28 |
2015 World Cup | 22 | 22 | 10.18 | 3.50 | 6/28 |
2019 World Cup | 27 | 27 | 18.59 | 5.43 | 5/26 |
2023 World Cup | 16 | 16 | 21.27 | 5.60 | 3/45 |
Lockie Ferguson (New Zealand)
Lockie Ferguson, at the age of 33, is still one of the fastest pacers in the world, clocking consistently at a speed of 145-150 kmph. With Tim Southee's retirement and Trent Boult's unavailability, Lockie Ferguson will be leading New Zealand’s Pace attack in the upcoming Champions Trophy. In his 65-match ODI career, Ferguson has taken 99 wickets with an average of 31.55 and an economy of 5.68.
ICC Tournament Stats
Tournament | Matches | Wickets | Average | Economy | Best Figures |
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World Cup Overall | 31 | 31 | 22.90 | 5.68 | 4/37 |
2019 World Cup | 21 | 21 | 19.47 | 4.88 | 4/37 |
2023 World Cup | 5 | 5 | 37.40 | 5.89 | 3/45 |
Jofra Archer (England)
Jofra Archer, England’s main pacer, is now fully fit after a long up and down with his fitness in recent years. Jofra, who played a very big role in England’s victory in the Cricket World Cup 2019 by taking 20 wickets, will lead England's relatively new pace attack in the Champions Trophy. In 27 matches, Archer has taken 47 wickets with an average of 25.13 and an economy of 5.01.
ICC Tournament Stats
Tournament | Matches | Wickets | Average | Economy | Best Figures |
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World Cup Overall | 20 | 20 | 23.05 | 4.57 | 6/40 |
2019 World Cup | 20 | 20 | 23.05 | 4.57 | 6/40 |
Kagiso Rabada (South Africa)
Rabada recently completed his 300 wickets in his career, becoming the fastest pacer to reach the milestone in SA history. Rabadais, the key pillar of South African Bowling in the Champions Trophy, Rabada, who is known for his consistent line and length, has taken 162 wickets in the 103 matches with an economy of 5.06 and an average of 27.56.
ICC Tournament Stats
Tournament | Matches | Wickets | Average | Economy | Best Figures |
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World Cup Overall | 28 | 28 | 22.36 | 5.06 | 6/16 |
2019 World Cup | 16 | 16 | 24.43 | 5.12 | 3/39 |
2021 T20 World Cup | 12 | 12 | 20.29 | 8.30 | 3/18 |
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