Champions Trophy 2025: These batters can top run-scoring charts
What's the story
The ICC Champions Trophy 2025 promises to be an electrifying affair, co-hosted by Pakistan and the United Arab Emirates.
The tournament will take place from February 19 to March 9, marking the return of one of cricket's most anticipated global competitions.
Pakistan, the defending champions of 2017, will look to retain their title in this high-stakes competition.
Here are the five players who can be the highest run-getters of the competition.
#1
Rahmanullah Gurbaz - Afghanistan
Rahmanullah Gurbaz embodies Afghanistan's hopes of becoming a formidable force in international cricket.
The 23-year-old opener has already proven to be a reliable performer, scoring 1,761 ODI runs at 39.31.
His record features eight centuries and six half-centuries, highlighting his consistency and knack for converting starts into big scores.
With 281 runs at 35.12, Gurbaz was the highest run-getter of the 2024 ICC T20 World Cup.
#2
Shubman Gill - India
India's batting sensation Shubman Gill was on a roll in ODIs in the year 2023.
Such was his consistency that the youngster became fastest batter to accomplish 2,000 ODI runs.
Gill's current ODI average of 58-plus is the second-highest among batters with at least 1,000 runs.
These numbers highlight his hunger for big scores and hence, India will have high hopes from him.
#3
Kane Williamson - New Zealand
Though Kane Williamson is not the captain of the New Zealand team anymore, he still continues to be the linchpin of their batting order.
With over 6,800 runs under his belt, Williamson is well versed with the format as his rock-solid batting has troubled the best of bowlers.
It must be noted that the veteran has an ODI average of 44-plus in Asia.
#4
Travis Head - Australia
Arguably the best all-format batter going around, Travis Head is a must on this list.
The Australian opener has been on a run-scoring spree as his aggressive batting at the top has troubled the best of bowlers.
Moreover, he scored a hundred in the 2023 World Cup final against India, the preceding ICC event in the ODI format.
The southpaw averages 42-plus in ODIs in Asia.
#5
Fakhar Zaman - Pakistan
Fakhar Zaman, the hero of Pakistan's triumphant 2017 CT campaign, is back in the national squad.
His return to the team was indeed timely as in-form opener Saim Ayub will miss the competition due to an injury.
Zaman is known for his attacking batting at the top. He averages a stunning 49-plus in home ODIs. His average in Asia reads 40-plus.