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Rohit Sharma to Mohammed Rizwan: Champions Trophy 2025 Team captains and their ODI records ahead of the tournament
As the Champions Trophy is right on the edge, let us take a look at the ODI records of the captain of each of the eight teams partaking in the marquee event.
Last Updated on - February 18, 2025 8:02 PM IST
Rohit Sharma (L), ICC Champions Trophy (M), Mohammed Rizwan (R) (All Images credit- X)
Rohit Sharma (India)
Indian skipper Rohit Sharma, who led the Men in Blue to the T20 World Cup victory last year, is going to lead the team in the Champions Trophy 2025. He has played 268 ODI matches and scored 10988 runs, averaging at 49.05. He also has 32 centuries and 57 half-centuries to his name.
Mitchell Santner (New Zealand)
Bowling all-rounder Mitchell Santner is going to take the controlling wheel for New Zealand in the Champions Trophy 2025, and will mark his first time leading the team in the tournament. He is going to bring a heap of experience, as he has played 113 ODIs and secured 117 wickets.
Hashmatullah Shahidi (Afghanistan)
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Top-order batter Hashmatullah Shahidi is going to captain Afghanistan in the ICC event. He brings significant experience to the table, as he has played 87 matches and scored 2375 runs, averaging nearly at 34.
Najmul Hossain Shanto (Bangladesh)
Top-order batter Najmul Hossain Shanto is going to lead Bangladesh in the upcoming Champions Trophy. He has considerably less experience as compared to others, having played only 47 ODI matches. On top of that, under his leadership, his team has won only 4 of the 11 matches, which adds to the lack of significant performance.
Temba Bavuma (South Africa)
Temba Bavuma is going to lead the Proteas in the Champions Trophy. he has also played a significantly less amount of ODI matches, just 46 matches. However, his batting average sits decent at 43.32. He has scored 1733 runs, with 5 centuries and as many half-centuries.
Steve Smith (Australia)
Since Pat Cummins is absent for the Champions Trophy, Steve Smith is going to handle the Australian team. Smith comes with a fairly well experience in the format, having played 167 matches and scoring 5703 runs at an average of 43.20.
Jos Buttler (England)
Wicketkeeping-batter Jos Buttler is going to captain England in the upcoming Champions Trophy 2025. Notably, Buttler holds the record for being the 7th top batter for hitting the most sixes in a single ODI innings, with 14 maximums.
Mohammed Rizwan (Pakistan)
Wicketkeeper-batter Mohammed Rizwan is going to lead Pakistan team in the Champions Trophy 2025. Rizwan holds an ODI average of almost 43. Though he has played 86 ODIs, Rizwan has 2523 runs to his name.