Decoding the top 5 wicket-takers in ICC Champions Trophy history
What's the story
The 2025 ICC Champions Trophy is the 9th edition of the tournament that started in 1998.
Notably, the tournament which is set to go underway on February 19, marks a return after 2017.
Pakistan trounced India to win the 2017 event.
Meanwhile, this year's tournament is set to be held in Pakistan and the UAE.
Here we decode the top 5 wicket-takers in CT.
#1
Kyle Mills - 28 wickets for New Zealand
Former New Zealand pacer Kyle Mills owns the most wickets in Champions Trophy history.
As per ESPNcricinfo, the right-arm pacer has claimed 28 wickets from from 15 matches at a solid 17.25. His economy rate reads an impressive 4.29. He claimed two four-wicket hauls.
Mills' best performance was 4/30 in a Group A contest against England in the 2014
#2
Lasith Malinga - 25 wickets for Sri Lanka
Former Sri Lankan legend Lasith Malinga is the 2nd-highest wicket-taker in the Champions Trophy.
Malinga claimed an impressive 25 wickets from 16 matches at an average of 30.64. His economy rate was 5.31.
The right-arm pacer claimed two four-wicket hauls. His best performance was 4/34 which came against New Zealand during the 2013 event in Cardiff.
#3
Muthiah Muralidaran - 24 wickets for Sri Lanka
Sri Lankan spin legend, Muthiah Muralidaran, went on to claim a total of 24 wickets in the Champions Trophy.
The right-arm off-spinner managed 24 scalps from 15 innings at an average of 20.16. His economy rate was a sensational 3.60.
Murali took two 4-fers for the Lankans. His best performance was 4/15 against the Netherlands in the 2002 event.
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Brett Lee - 22 wickets for Australia
Brett Lee is 4th in this list. The Australian fast bowler claimed 22 scalps from 16 matches (15 innings) at 26.86. His economy rate was 4.79. Lee's best performance came against New Zealand in the 2002 event. He clocked 3/38 in Colombo.
#5
Glenn McGrath - 21 wickets for Australia
Aussie legend Glenn McGrath finished his Champions Trophy journey with a tally of 21 scalps from 12 matches at an average of 19.61. His economy rate was 4.61.
McGrath clocked a total of 13 maiden overs in the tourney.
He managed a solitary fifer (5/37) in the Champions Trophy. It came against New Zealand in the 2002 event.