The ICC Champions Trophy is one of cricket’s premier tournaments, featuring the top 8 teams competing for the prestigious title. While the championship itself grabs attention, it’s often the standout performances of exceptional players that truly capture the spotlight. Among these, four players have consistently showcased their brilliance and dominance on the big stage.
These players, often referred to as the “Fab-4”, include Virat Kohli of India, Steven Smith of Australia, Kane Williamson of New Zealand, and Joe Root of England.
Let’s take a look at how “Fab-4” fared in the Champions Trophy:
Virat Kohli (IND): 529 runs
One of the most celebrated cricketers in the modern era, Virat Kohli is one of the best batters in the world in all forms of the game. With exceptional batting technique and discipline, Kohli always gives his best in every aspect of the game.
In the Champions Trophy, Kohli scored 529 runs in 13 matches at an average of 88.16 with 5 fifties to his name with the highest score of 96*.
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Joe Root (ENG): 431 runs
Joe Root is one of the best batters that England has ever produced. With exceptional batting style and sheer class, Root is among the best batters of all time.
In the Champions Trophy, Root accumulated 431 runs in 9 matches at an average of 53.87 with a couple of half-centuries and a hundred to his name with the highest score of 133*.
Kane Williamson (NZ): 345 runs
New Zealand’s dynamic batter, Kane Williamson is one of the best batters for Kiwis as well as in the world. With exceptional timing and batting style, Williamson made a reputation for being the most elegant batter in the modern era.
In 6 matches, Williamson scored 345 runs in 6 matches at an average of 69 with 3 fifties and a hundred with a highest score of 100.
Steven Smith (AUS): 86 runs
Last on this list is none other than, Australia’s sensational batter, Steven Smith. Smith is one of the elite batters who can smash every ball without getting dismissed, which shows his concentration.
Despite having good numbers in all forms of the game, Smith has only scored a mare 86 runs in 3 matches of the Champions Trophy with the highest of 56.
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