Champions Trophy 2025: Predicting top 3 wicket takers for Pakistan

In just a few days ICC Champions Trophy 2025 will start in Pakistan. The UAE and Pakistan will be hosting the ICC event. The regaining champions Pakistan will play the first game against Bangladesh on 19th Feb. Currently Pakistan is playing a tri-series against South Africa and New Zealand. They are getting enough practice before the tournament starts.

In 2017 Pakistan defeated India in the ICC Champions Trophy final as their players played a major role in lifting the title. Mohammed Aamir gave India a big shock as he dismissed Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli in his first spell. Pakistan will be traveling to the UAE to face India. As the tournament will be played in Pakistan their fast bowlers are having a good advantage knowing the home conditions. Hence on that note, we take a look at the top 3 wicket-takers for Pakistan.

Naseem Shah

In the current squad, Pakistan’s Naseem Shah is a rising star. Despite getting a late start in career due to injury he has placed a strong place in the team with his bowling skills. He will be one of the main bowlers in Pakistan’s bowling attack as they will need a good start. At only 21 years of age, he has played 22 ODI games and got 43 wickets. He will be very supportive of bowling in the middle order.  

Shaheen Shah Afridi

Shaheen Shah Afridi will open the bowling attack for Pakistan. In recent years he has been one of the star players for the nation. Being a left-arm fast bowler batter will struggle to face him. His pinpoint yorker is very dangerous for the opponent team. At a very young age, he has cemented his place in the squad and has many records under his belt. In 61 ODI games, he picked 124 wickets for the team. 

Abrar Ahmed

Abrar Ahmed has recently established himself as a first-choice spin bowler in the team. Spin-friendly conditions will be very effective for him as he is a leg spinner. In 6 ODI games, he picked 12 wickets. However, this tournament will be important for him to make his place permanent in the squad.

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