The Champions Trophy 2025 is nearing its conclusion, with only the semi-finals and final left. India has already secured a place in the final, waiting for the winner between South Africa and New Zealand. Throughout the tournament, some players have stood out with match-winning performances. Here are three top contenders for the Player of the Tournament award.
- Virat Kohli, Tom Latham, and Mohammed Shami have been exceptional.
- Kohli and Latham have delivered crucial knocks.
- Shami has dominated with the ball.
1) Virat Kohli – India’s Batting Maestro
Kohli’s Stats in CT 2025:
| Matches | Runs | Average | 50s/100s |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4 | 217 | 72.33 | 1/1 |
Virat Kohli arrived at the Champions Trophy under pressure, struggling with form. However, he thrives on big stages. Kohli played two match-winning knocks – against Pakistan and Australia in the semi-finals.
With 217 runs in 4 matches, he is the tournament’s third-highest run-scorer, averaging 72.33. If he delivers another classic in the final, he could claim the Player of the Tournament title.
2) Tom Latham – New Zealand’s Dependable Batter
Latham’s Stats in CT 2025:
| Matches | Runs | Average | 50s/100s |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3 | 187 | 93.50 | 1/1 |
Tom Latham, like Kohli, struggled before the tournament but found form when it mattered. He started with a century against Pakistan in the opening match and followed it with a crucial fifty against Bangladesh.
Although he couldn’t perform against India, Latham still has a chance in the semi-final and potential final to make his case as the tournament’s best player. His average of 93.50 in three matches proves his consistency.
3) Mohammed Shami – India’s Bowling Spearhead
Shami’s Stats in CT 2025:
| Matches | Wickets | Average |
|---|---|---|
| 4 | 8 | 19.88 |
Before the tournament, there were doubts about Mohammed Shami’s fitness and ability to lead India’s bowling attack. However, he silenced critics with a stunning performance, emerging as India’s best bowler.
He picked up a five-wicket haul against Bangladesh and took three crucial wickets in the semi-finals, helping India reach the final. With 8 wickets in 4 matches at an average of 19.88, Shami has proven his class once again in ICC tournaments.
The Champions Trophy 2025 has seen some incredible individual performances. Virat Kohli, Tom Latham, and Mohammed Shami have been outstanding for their teams. With one or two matches left, the race for Player of the Tournament is still open.
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