How have Indian spinners performed in Champions Trophy 2025? Stats
What's the story
India's spin-heavy tactics in the 2025 Champions Trophy will once again be deployed in the final.
Over the last two matches, including the semi-final, India fielded a four-man spin attack. Before that, three spinners were used in their opening two contests.
As India take on New Zealand in the CT 2025 final on Sunday, March 9, in Dubai, we decode the numbers of spinners.
Group stage
Indian spinners' performance in their group-stage matches
In their Group A opener against Bangladesh, India bowled 28 overs of spin. They conceded 123 runs and picked two wickets.
In the high-octane clash against Pakistan, India used 26 overs of spin. A total of 129 runs were conceded with 5 scalps taken.
Versus New Zealand next, India bowled 37.3 overs os spin, taking nine scalps and conceding 166 runs.
Information
A look at their numbers in the semi-final clash
In a crunch semi-final contest against Australia, Team India bowled 34 overs of spin. They gave away 176 runs at close to 5.18 runs an over. The spinners shared 5 wickets between them.
Overall numbers
Decoding the stats of Indian spinners in CT 2025
In two matches, Varun Chakravarthy has claimed 7 wickets at 13 with one fifer under his belt. His economy rate is 4.55, as per ESPNcricinfo.
In 4 matches, Axar Patel has claimed 5 scalps at 33.40 (ER: 4.51).
Kuldeep Yadav also owns 5 scalps from 4 games at 36.60 (ER: 5.01).
Lastly, Ravindra Jadeja owns 4 wickets from 4 matches at 38.25 (ER: 4.78).