Decoding India's highest wicket-takers in ICC Champions Trophy
What's the story
The much-awaited ICC Champions Trophy 2025 is all set to start on February 19.
This year, the Indian team has decided against traveling to Pakistan over security concerns and will play their matches in the United Arab Emirates.
Over the years, Indian bowlers have done an able job in the Champions Trophy.
On the same note, we present the highest Indian wicket-takers in CT.
#1
Ravindra Jadeja - 16 wickets
Indian spin all-rounder Ravindra Jadeja owns the most wickets for the Men in Blue.
As per ESPNcricinfo, he has claimed 16 scalps at 25.18. He owns a fifer.
Notably, Jadeja heads into the 2025 tournament as one of the contenders for the most wickets.
Recently, he played the first two ODIs versus England (3-match series) and bagged six wickets. He was economical as well.
#2
Zaheer Khan - 15 wickets
Former Indian pacer Zaheer Khan played in two ICC Champions Trophy tournaments (2000 and 2002).
Across 9 games, he picked 15 scalps at 24.53. He managed one four-fer.
Zaheer, who won the ICC World Cup 2011 with India, finished his ODI career with 282 scalps from 200 matches at 29.43.
In addition to 7 four-fers, he picked one fifer.
#3
Sachin Tendulkar and Harbhajan Singh - 14 wickets
Legend Sachin Tendulkar remains one of the best in Champions Trophy. Apart from contributing with the bat, the part-time spinner also did well with the ball.
He picked 14 scalps from 16 games at 25.07. His last CT appearance was in 2009.
Meanwhile, Harbhajan Singh also managed 14 wickets for India at 35.42 from 13 Champions Trophy matches.