Most Wickets in ICC Champions Trophy history. Explore the best bowling figures, top wicket-takers, and key statistics from past tournaments.
| Player | Span | Matches | Wkts | Ave | Econ | SR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| KD Mills (NZ) | 2002-2013 | 15 | 28 | 17.25 | 4.29 | 24.10 |
| SL Malinga (SL) | 2006-2017 | 16 | 25 | 30.64 | 5.31 | 34.56 |
| M Muralidaran (SL) | 1998-2009 | 17 | 24 | 20.16 | 3.60 | 33.54 |
| B Lee (AUS) | 2000-2009 | 16 | 22 | 26.86 | 4.79 | 33.59 |
| GD McGrath (AUS) | 2000-2006 | 12 | 21 | 19.61 | 4.03 | 29.14 |
| JM Anderson (ENG) | 2006-2013 | 12 | 21 | 21.76 | 4.50 | 28.95 |
| JH Kallis (SA) | 1998-2009 | 17 | 20 | 26.25 | 4.92 | 31.95 |
| M Dillon (WI) | 1998-2004 | 7 | 19 | 16.68 | 4.66 | 21.47 |
| WPUJC Vaas (SL) | 1998-2006 | 16 | 18 | 27.44 | 3.93 | 41.88 |
| DL Vettori (NZ) | 1998-2013 | 17 | 18 | 29.00 | 3.65 | 47.55 |
| CH Gayle (WI) | 2002-2013 | 17 | 17 | 22.35 | 4.48 | 29.88 |
| SR Watson (AUS) | 2002-2013 | 17 | 17 | 23.29 | 4.12 | 33.88 |
| SE Bond (NZ) | 2002-2009 | 10 | 17 | 27.76 | 5.18 | 32.11 |
| MF Maharoof (SL) | 2004-2006 | 8 | 16 | 15.43 | 4.49 | 20.62 |
| M Ntini (SA) | 2002-2006 | 8 | 16 | 15.50 | 4.35 | 21.37 |
| SM Pollock (SA) | 2000-2006 | 11 | 16 | 20.06 | 3.64 | 33.06 |
| SCJ Broad (ENG) | 2009-2013 | 8 | 16 | 22.37 | 5.59 | 24.00 |
| RA Jadeja (IND) | 2013-2017 | 10 | 16 | 25.18 | 4.85 | 31.12 |
| JDP Oram (NZ) | 2002-2006 | 8 | 15 | 18.00 | 4.17 | 25.86 |
| Z Khan (IND) | 2000-2002 | 9 | 15 | 24.53 | 4.60 | 32.00 |
| DJ Bravo (WI) | 2004-2013 | 15 | 15 | 32.06 | 5.01 | 38.40 |
| IDR Bradshaw (WI) | 2004-2006 | 10 | 14 | 23.85 | 3.75 | 38.14 |
| SR Tendulkar (IND) | 1998-2009 | 16 | 14 | 25.07 | 4.73 | 31.78 |
| ST Jayasuriya (SL) | 1998-2009 | 20 | 14 | 27.00 | 3.78 | 42.85 |
| Shahid Afridi (PAK) | 1998-2009 | 13 | 14 | 30.50 | 4.32 | 42.28 |
| Harbhajan Singh (IND) | 2002-2009 | 13 | 14 | 35.42 | 3.96 | 53.57 |
| Hasan Ali (PAK) | 2017-2017 | 5 | 13 | 14.69 | 4.29 | 20.53 |
| JE Taylor (WI) | 2006-2006 | 7 | 13 | 22.07 | 5.03 | 26.30 |
| I Sharma (IND) | 2009-2013 | 7 | 13 | 23.84 | 5.79 | 24.69 |
| B Kumar (IND) | 2013-2017 | 10 | 13 | 25.69 | 4.30 | 35.76 |
| JN Gillespie (AUS) | 2000-2004 | 7 | 12 | 17.41 | 3.73 | 28.00 |
| Saeed Ajmal (PAK) | 2009-2013 | 7 | 12 | 18.83 | 4.04 | 27.91 |
| MG Johnson (AUS) | 2006-2013 | 11 | 12 | 33.83 | 4.66 | 43.50 |
| MJ McClenaghan (NZ) | 2013-2013 | 3 | 11 | 13.09 | 6.04 | 13.00 |
| DT Hondo (ZIM) | 2002-2004 | 4 | 11 | 18.18 | 6.06 | 18.00 |
| SJ Harmison (ENG) | 2004-2006 | 6 | 11 | 19.63 | 4.61 | 25.54 |
| Mohammad Amir (PAK) | 2009-2017 | 7 | 11 | 23.00 | 4.27 | 32.27 |
| WD Parnell (SA) | 2009-2017 | 5 | 11 | 25.00 | 6.54 | 22.90 |
Most Wickets in ICC Champions Trophy – Records & Top Bowlers
The ICC Champions Trophy is one of the most prestigious cricket tournaments, featuring top teams from around the world. Over the years, many legendary bowlers have dominated the tournament with their outstanding performances. In this article, we will explore the ICC Champions Trophy most wickets record, top wicket-takers in ICC Champions Trophy, and other interesting bowling statistics. Also Check Most Runs in ICC Champions Trophy
Top Wicket-Takers in ICC Champions Trophy
Several bowlers have left their mark in the ICC Champions Trophy history with their exceptional bowling skills. Here are the leading wicket-takers in the tournament:
- Kyle Mills (New Zealand) – 28 wickets
- Muttiah Muralitharan (Sri Lanka) – 24 wickets
- Lasith Malinga (Sri Lanka) – 22 wickets
- Mitchell Johnson (Australia) – 20 wickets
- Shane Watson (Australia) – 17 wickets
Kyle Mills (New Zealand)
- Played from 2002 to 2013, featuring in 15 matches.
- He is the highest wicket-taker in ICC Champions Trophy history with 28 wickets at an impressive average of 17.25 and economy rate of 4.29.
- His strike rate of 24.10 shows his ability to take wickets frequently.
Lasith Malinga (Sri Lanka)
- One of Sri Lanka’s greatest pacers, he played from 2006 to 2017, taking 25 wickets in 16 matches.
- Known for his deadly yorkers, he had an economy rate of 5.31, but his average of 30.64 and strike rate of 34.56 suggest he was expensive compared to others.
Muttiah Muralitharan (Sri Lanka)
- A legendary off-spinner, played from 1998 to 2009, taking 24 wickets in 17 matches.
- He had an outstanding economy rate of just 3.60, proving his ability to control the run flow.
- His average of 20.16 and strike rate of 33.54 show his effectiveness in taking wickets.
Brett Lee (Australia)
- One of the fastest bowlers in cricket, played from 2000 to 2009.
- Took 22 wickets in 16 matches, with an average of 26.86 and economy rate of 4.79.
- His strike rate of 33.59 indicates his ability to break partnerships at key moments.
Glenn McGrath (Australia)
- Played from 2000 to 2006, taking 21 wickets in 12 matches.
- Had an excellent average of 19.61 and economy rate of 4.03, making him one of the most consistent bowlers.
- His strike rate of 29.14 highlights his ability to take wickets regularly.
James Anderson (England)
- England’s top fast bowler, played from 2006 to 2013, claiming 21 wickets in 12 matches.
- His average of 21.76 and economy rate of 4.50 show his effectiveness in key matches.
- With a strike rate of 28.95, he was a reliable wicket-taker for England.
Jacques Kallis (South Africa)
- A legendary all-rounder, played from 1998 to 2009.
- Took 20 wickets in 17 matches, proving his value with both bat and ball.
- His average of 26.25, economy rate of 4.92, and strike rate of 31.95 show his consistency.