Islamabad, Mar 09, 2025: India’s success in ICC tournaments over the years has been shaped by key performers, with Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma standing out.
Kohli remains the only player to win three Player-of-the-Tournament awards, achieving the feat in the T20 World Cups of 2014 and 2016 and the 2023 ODI World Cup.
His 765-run tally in the 2023 edition remains the highest in a single ODI World Cup, while he also leads the charts as the highest run-scorer in T20 World Cups.
Additionally, he is just 45 runs behind Chris Gayle in becoming the highest run-getter in the Champions Trophy.
Rohit Sharma’s seven ODI World Cup centuries remain unparalleled, with five of them coming in the 2019 edition, a record for a single tournament.
He also holds the record for most sixes (50) by an Indian in T20 World Cups. Ravindra Jadeja’s 20 wickets make him India’s top wicket-taker in Champions Trophy history, and his all-round heroics won India the 2013 final.
Meanwhile, Mohammed Shami’s 24 wickets in the 2023 ODI World Cup were the most by an Indian in a single edition.
Key Performers for India
| Player | Major Achievements in ICC Events |
|---|---|
| Virat Kohli | Most Player-of-the-Tournament awards (3), highest run-scorer in T20 WCs |
| Rohit Sharma | Most centuries in ODI WCs (7), most sixes for India in T20 WCs (50) |
| Ravindra Jadeja | Most wickets for India in Champions Trophy (20), Player-of-the-Match in 2013 final |
| Mohammed Shami | Most wickets for India in a single ODI WC edition (24 in 2023) |
New Zealand’s Kane Williamson and Key Contributors
Kane Williamson has been the backbone of New Zealand’s white-ball success. He remains their leading scorer across ICC events, including the ODI and T20 World Cups and the Champions Trophy.
The former captain standout performance in the 2019 ODI World Cup saw him as New Zealand’s highest scorer in a single edition.
Mitchell Santner, who led New Zealand to a Champions Trophy final in his first ICC event as captain, has been a pivotal figure. His 10-wicket in the 2016 T20 World Cup helped the team reach the semi-finals.
Matt Henry, known for his match-winning performances, took 3 for 37 in the 2019 World Cup semi-final and is currently leading the wicket-taking charts in the ongoing Champions Trophy.
Key Performers for New Zealand
| Player | Major Achievements in ICC Events |
| Kane Williamson | Leading run-scorer for NZ in ICC white-ball events |
| Mitchell Santner | 10 wickets in 2016 T20 WC, led NZ to 2025 Champions Trophy final |
| Matt Henry | 3 for 37 in 2019 WC semi-final, leading wicket-taker in 2025 Champions Trophy |
