The Champions Trophy 2025 is ready to deliver blockbuster action to cricket supporters. In the massive ODI tournament, set to be played in Pakistan and Dubai from February 19 to March 9, eyes will be set on Team India, who have consistently reached the knockouts in the 50-over International Cricket Council (ICC) tournament held since 2011. Indian cricket team supporters are expecting the team to be at their best in the competition to bring the coveted trophy home after 12 years.
India possesses an excellent batting unit and they will expect their bowling attack to be effective as well to pull off the title. Back in 2013, when the Men in Blue lifted the title under MS Dhoni’s leadership, their bowlers complemented the batters. Magnificent efforts were visible in all departments of the game under Dhoni’s captaincy. Ravindra Jadeja, who took 12 wickets in five games, became the highest wicket-taker in the tournament.
Before watching India’s campaign in the upcoming competition, it’s essential to look back at India’s best bowling figures in the distinguished tournament. In this article, SportsTiger looks back at India’s five best bowling spells in Champions Trophy history.
Top five bowling performances for India in Champions Trophy
5. Venkatesh Prasad’s 3/27 versus New Zealand in 2000
India concluded the 2000 Champions Trophy as runners-up under Sourav Ganguly’s captaincy. In the final, played at the Gymkhana Club Ground, they failed to defend a total of 264 but Venkatesh Prasad, who was leading the bowling unit, put up sensational efforts. Bowling his seven-over spell, he took 3/27 figures with a miser economy of 3.85. The pacer got rid of the top-order batters Craig Spearman and Stephen Fleming early. He posed a stiff challenge in front of Chris Harris, who got dismissed in the 49th over of the innings. In the end, the Kiwis prevailed, riding on Chris Cairns’ unbeaten 102 off 113 but Venkatesh’s bowling efforts were hailed.
