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Champions Trophy 2025: Top 6 leading wicket-takers

With Champions Trophy four days away, let’s take a look at leading wicket-takers in the tournament’s history. 

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1. Kyle Mills

Former New Zealand pacer Kyle Mills holds the record for taking the most wickets in Champions Trophy’s history, scalping 28 wickets in 15 matches. 

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2. Lasith Malinga

Sri Lanka pace legend Lasith Malinga, known for unique bowling action, is the second leading wicket-taker in the tournament, with 25 wickets in 16 matches. 

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3. Muthiah Muralitharan

Sri Lanka spin bowling Muthiah Muralitharan is the second leading wicket-taker for the team and the 3rd overall in tournament’s history, scalping 24 wickets in 17 matches. 
 

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4. Brett Lee

Former Australian fiery pacer Brett Lee is among the leading wicket-takers in the Champions Trophy, scalping 22 wickets in 16 matches. 
 

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5. Glenn McGrath

Former Australia pace spearhead Glenn McGrath currently sits at the 5th spot in the leading wicket-takers list, with 21 wickets, including a fifer, in 12 matches. 
 

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6. James Anderson

Former England pacer James Anderson picked 21 wickets in Champions Trophy, making him among the leading wicket-takers in tournament’s history. 

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