Champions Trophy 2025: Predicting top 3 wicket takers for Australia

Australia is a part of Group B in the Champions Trophy alongside England, Afghanistan, and South Africa. They have a tougher draw to qualify for the semifinal, especially considering the absence of some of their major players. Mitchell Starc, Pat Cummins, Josh Hazlewood, Cameron Green, Mitchell Marsh, and Marcus Stoinis were a part of the ODI World Cup 2023 but will not be a part of the CT 2025.

In the absence of the mainstays, the onus will be on the emerging players to step up. Australia will badly miss the services of their premier pacers. However, they do have some good replacements who can do well in ODIs. Even in the batting department, they have some good names who can fire all cylinders. But the focus would be on the Australian bowlers in the absence of 3 key pacers.

Here are the three bowlers who could claim the most number of wickets for Australia in the Champions Trophy 2025.

3. Spencer Johnson

Spencer Johnson is a left-arm pacer who has a natural outswinger and can deliver it at a good pace. Due to his extra height, Spencer can get some purchase off the surface. Johnson gets seam movement off the surface and can extract a bit of extra bounce. While he can get predictable at times, Spencer is a genuine wicket taking bowler.

Spencer has played 3 ODIs for Australia but hasn’t done anything impactful with the ball so far in his career. The pacer has 2 wickets at a bowling average of 66.5 and an economy rate of 5.78. However, he is still in the early days of his career. The best way for him to improve his record would be to step up in the absence of senior bowlers.

2. Nathan Ellis

Nathan Ellis has been Australia’s backup pacer for the terrific trio for a long time. When Josh, Starc, or Cummins opt out of some series or get ruled out, he automatically comes into the side as their replacement. It will be a big chance for Ellis to prove his worth in the 50-over format. He would love to establish himself in the side.

Nathan is someone who can bowl in the middle overs and the death overs. Ellis can also operate in the powerplay overs. However, his style of bowling which involves hitting the deck hard is suited for the middle overs phase where the bowlers do not get as much help through the air. Ellis will play a key role for Australia in the absence of Cummins.

1. Adam Zampa

Adam Zampa is Australia’s most experienced bowler in the Champions Trophy 2025 squad. He could be under a bit of pressure to perform in the absence of the premier pacers. Zampa can step up in big tournaments as he has proven himself to be a match-winner in the past. Adam is a genuine wicket taker and attacks the batters with aggressive lengths.

Zampa was a major reason behind Australia’s success in the T20 World Cup 2021 and the ODI World Cup 2023 wins. He doesn’t shy away from pitching the ball in the slot to try and force the batters to commit mistakes. Zampa could be one of the best bowlers of the tournament as he has everything it takes to be successful in Pakistan and Dubai.

Disclaimer: This Exclusive News is based on the author’s understanding, analysis, and instinct. As you review this information, consider the points mentioned and form your own conclusions.

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