Top 5 highest wicket-takers of ICC Champions Trophy
The ICC Champions Trophy returns after 8 years with 8 teams vie for glory, promising thrilling action and unforgettable moments. Here are the five bowlers who have took the most number of wickets across the tournament's timeline.
3. Muttiah Muralitharan (Sri Lanka)- 24 Wickets
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Muttiah Muralitharan, the renowned Sri Lankan spinner with the most wickets in international cricket, played 17 matches and took 24 wickets, ranking among the top three bowlers. Surprisingly, only one spinner makes the list of the best bowlers in Champions Trophy history, while the others are speed bowlers, demonstrating his unmatched abilities as a spinner.
He also had the best economy rate in tournament history, scoring 3.6 runs per over. His breakout Champions Trophy performance came in 2022 when he took 12 wickets in three matches at an average of 7 and an economy of 2.78.
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