| Player | Span | Mat | Overs | Econ | Mdns | Balls | Runs | Wkts | BBI | Ave | SR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PA de Silva (SL) | 1998-2002 | 7 | 10.0 | 1.60 | 2 | 60 | 16 | 1 | 1/16 | 16.00 | 60.0 |
| WW Hinds (WI) | 2000-2006 | 11 | 20.0 | 2.55 | 3 | 120 | 51 | 5 | 3/24 | 10.20 | 24.0 |
| SK Warne (AUS) | 2002-2002 | 3 | 20.2 | 2.95 | 4 | 122 | 60 | 3 | 1/2 | 20.00 | 40.6 |
| JL Ontong (SA) | 2002-2002 | 1 | 10.0 | 3.00 | 1 | 60 | 30 | 3 | 3/30 | 10.00 | 20.0 |
| RR Powar (IND) | 2006-2006 | 1 | 8.0 | 3.00 | 1 | 48 | 24 | 3 | 3/24 | 8.00 | 16.0 |
| JN Snape (ENG) | 2002-2002 | 1 | 6.0 | 3.00 | 0 | 36 | 18 | 1 | 1/18 | 18.00 | 36.0 |
| Shoaib Akhtar (PAK) | 2002-2004 | 5 | 37.5 | 3.01 | 7 | 227 | 114 | 7 | 4/36 | 16.28 | 32.4 |
| PT Collins (WI) | 2002-2002 | 2 | 18.1 | 3.08 | 4 | 109 | 56 | 3 | 3/18 | 18.66 | 36.3 |
| XJ Doherty (AUS) | 2013-2013 | 2 | 11.0 | 3.09 | 1 | 66 | 34 | 1 | 1/30 | 34.00 | 66.0 |
| S Lee (AUS) | 2000-2000 | 1 | 10.0 | 3.10 | 0 | 60 | 31 | 2 | 2/31 | 15.50 | 30.0 |
| MH Yardy (ENG) | 2006-2006 | 3 | 19.0 | 3.15 | 2 | 114 | 60 | – | – | 0.00 | – |
| HDPK Dharmasena (SL) | 1998-2002 | 6 | 36.0 | 3.19 | 4 | 216 | 115 | 6 | 2/14 | 19.16 | 36.0 |
| RO Hinds (WI) | 2004-2004 | 3 | 11.0 | 3.27 | 0 | 66 | 36 | – | – | 0.00 | – |
| P Kumar (IND) | 2009-2009 | 2 | 17.0 | 3.29 | 3 | 102 | 56 | 3 | 3/22 | 18.66 | 34.0 |
| NO Miller (WI) | 2009-2009 | 3 | 13.1 | 3.34 | 1 | 79 | 44 | 2 | 2/24 | 22.00 | 39.5 |
| JWM Dalrymple (ENG) | 2006-2006 | 3 | 17.0 | 3.35 | 0 | 102 | 57 | 2 | 2/5 | 28.50 | 51.0 |
| RD King (WI) | 1998-1998 | 2 | 20.0 | 3.40 | 2 | 120 | 68 | – | – | 0.00 | – |
| Abdur Razzak (BAN) | 2006-2006 | 3 | 26.2 | 3.45 | 2 | 158 | 91 | 4 | 2/12 | 22.75 | 39.5 |
| J Lewis (ENG) | 2006-2006 | 1 | 10.0 | 3.50 | 1 | 60 | 35 | 1 | 1/35 | 35.00 | 60.0 |
| MJ Clarke (AUS) | 2004-2006 | 8 | 5.0 | 3.60 | 0 | 30 | 18 | 1 | 1/18 | 18.00 | 30.0 |
| M Muralidaran (SL) | 1998-2009 | 17 | 134.1 | 3.60 | 11 | 805 | 484 | 24 | 4/15 | 20.16 | 33.5 |
| SM Pollock (SA) | 2000-2006 | 11 | 88.1 | 3.64 | 8 | 529 | 321 | 16 | 3/27 | 20.06 | 33.0 |
| DL Vettori (NZ) | 1998-2013 | 17 | 142.4 | 3.65 | 12 | 856 | 522 | 18 | 3/14 | 29.00 | 47.5 |
| JN Gillespie (AUS) | 2000-2004 | 7 | 56.0 | 3.73 | 5 | 336 | 209 | 12 | 4/15 | 17.41 | 28.0 |
| PL Symcox (SA) | 1998-1998 | 3 | 27.0 | 3.74 | 0 | 162 | 101 | 4 | 3/27 | 25.25 | 40.5 |
| CK Langeveldt (SA) | 2004-2006 | 3 | 20.5 | 3.74 | 4 | 125 | 78 | 6 | 3/17 | 13.00 | 20.8 |
| IDR Bradshaw (WI) | 2004-2006 | 10 | 89.0 | 3.75 | 7 | 534 | 334 | 14 | 3/30 | 23.85 | 38.1 |
| NM Hauritz (AUS) | 2009-2009 | 5 | 30.5 | 3.76 | 1 | 185 | 116 | 5 | 3/37 | 23.20 | 37.0 |
| ST Jayasuriya (SL) | 1998-2009 | 20 | 100.0 | 3.78 | 4 | 600 | 378 | 14 | 3/39 | 27.00 | 42.8 |
| MO Odumbe (KENYA) | 2000-2002 | 3 | 24.0 | 3.79 | 1 | 144 | 91 | 3 | 1/18 | 30.33 | 48.0 |
| Nazmul Hossain (BAN) | 2004-2004 | 2 | 16.0 | 3.81 | 2 | 96 | 61 | – | – | 0.00 | – |
| GC Tonge (WI) | 2009-2009 | 3 | 30.0 | 3.86 | 4 | 180 | 116 | 4 | 2/22 | 29 | 45 |
PA de Silva: Leader in Economy Rate
PA de Silva has the best economy rate in the ICC Champions Trophy history. The Sri Lankan player, active from 1998 to 2002, has a remarkable economy of 1.60. He delivered 10 overs, conceding only 16 runs while taking 1 wicket.
De Silva bowled 60 balls in total, maintaining an average of 16.00. His best bowling performance came at 1/16, with a solid strike rate of 60.0. His tight bowling made him a valuable asset for his team.
Notable Performances by WI and Australian Players
WW Hinds from the West Indies is another standout. Over 11 matches from 2000 to 2006, he maintained an economy of 2.55. Hinds bowled 120 balls in total, taking 5 wickets with an average of 10.20 and a best of 3/24.
SK Warne, Australia’s iconic spinner, played 3 matches in 2002 with an economy rate of 2.95. He bowled 20.2 overs, conceding 60 runs and claiming 3 wickets. His BBI was an impressive 1/2, showcasing his ability to contain runs.
Efficient Bowlers from South Africa and India
JL Ontong represented South Africa in 2002, playing 1 match with an economy rate of 3.00. He delivered 60 balls and grabbed 3 wickets, with a notable best bowling figure of 3/30. This shows Ontong’s ability to contribute despite limited appearances.
RR Powar from India also has a 3.00 economy rate. In his single game in 2006, he bowled 8 overs and took 3 wickets, conceding 24 runs. His best performance was 3/24, contributing significantly to the team’s efforts.
JN Snape from England is another effective bowler with an economy rate of 3.00. He played 1 match in 2002, delivering 6 overs and taking 1 wicket while conceding 18 runs.
Pakistani Bowlers Shine: Shoaib Akhtar and Hasan Ali
Shoaib Akhtar, the legendary Pakistani pacer, played 5 matches from 2002 to 2004. He bowled 37.5 overs with an economy rate of 3.01. Akhtar conceded 114 runs while claiming 7 wickets, including a best performance of 4/36.
Hasan Ali, another impressive Pakistani bowler, played 5 matches in 2017. He maintained an economy rate of 4.29, conceding 191 runs in 44.3 overs. Hasan claimed 13 wickets, with a best bowling figure of 3/19.
Australian Bowlers with Tight Economy Rates
PT Collins and XJ Doherty are noteworthy bowlers for Australia. Collins maintained an economy rate of 3.08 in 2002, bowling 18.1 overs, conceding 56 runs, and taking 3 wickets with a best of 3/18.
Doherty, playing in 2013, had an economy rate of 3.09. He bowled 11 overs in 2 matches, taking 1 wicket while giving away 34 runs. His best figure was 1/30, contributing effectively despite fewer overs.
Veteran Bowlers: M Muralidaran and SM Pollock
M Muralidaran, the Sri Lankan spin maestro, played 17 matches between 1998 and 2009. He maintained an economy rate of 3.60, conceding 484 runs across 134.1 overs. He took 24 wickets with a top performance of 4/15.
SM Pollock from South Africa also stands out with an economy rate of 3.64. He bowled 88.1 overs in 11 matches from 2000 to 2006, conceding 321 runs and claiming 16 wickets, with a best of 3/27.
New Zealand’s Key Players: DL Vettori and KD Mills
DL Vettori was a consistent performer for New Zealand, playing 17 matches between 1998 and 2013. He bowled 142.4 overs with an economy rate of 3.65, taking 18 wickets. His best bowling performance was 3/14.
KD Mills delivered exceptional results in 15 matches from 2002 to 2013. With an economy of 4.29, he bowled 112.3 overs, claiming 28 wickets. His best bowling figure was 4/30, making him a crucial bowler for New Zealand.
Bangladesh Contributions: Abdur Razzak and Mashrafe Mortaza
Abdur Razzak played 3 matches in 2006 with an economy rate of 3.45. He bowled 26.2 overs, conceding 91 runs and taking 4 wickets, with a best of 2/12.
Mashrafe Mortaza, Bangladesh’s pace spearhead, appeared in 7 matches from 2006 to 2017. He maintained an economy rate of 4.50, conceding 261 runs in 58 overs. Mortaza claimed 4 wickets, with a best of 1/16.
Consistent West Indian Performers: IDR Bradshaw and Chris Gayle
IDR Bradshaw was crucial for the West Indies between 2004 and 2006. In 10 matches, he maintained an economy rate of 3.75. Bradshaw bowled 89 overs, conceding 334 runs and taking 14 wickets, with a best of 3/30.
Chris Gayle, known for his batting, was also effective with the ball. Over 17 matches from 2002 to 2013, he kept an economy rate of 4.48. Gayle bowled 84.4 overs, conceding 380 runs and taking 17 wickets, including a best of 3/3.
