India will be playing the Champions Trophy 2025 in a neutral venue that is Dubai and the first match will be against Bangladesh, starting from February 20. Among the sea of talent available, a few batters have emerged as indispensable pillars for the lineup. These three players embody the perfect blend of consistency, flair, and match-winning prowess, making them ideal candidates for India’s campaign. Their ability to thrive under pressure and adapt to challenging conditions positions them as key components of the team’s batting arsenal.
Shreyas Iyer
Shreyas Iyer has been a consistent performer for India in the middle order. Till date, that is December 2024, he has played 62 ODI matches with an impressive average of 47.47 runs and with 2,421 runs in his name. His capability to hold the innings and to accelerate when required makes him an asset for the side. Notably, he is the first player in ODI World Cup knockout history to score a hundred in the shortest time ever.
His recent performance in domestic cricket, has been fantastic and he looked in great form. He scored an unbeaten 114 off just 55 deliveries, including 10 sixes, in the Vijay Hazare Trophy against Karnataka, signaling his readiness for international challenges.
Yashasvi Jaiswal
Yashasvi Jaiswal, a young and talented left-handed batter, has been making significant strides in international cricket. He is yet to make his ODI debut and keeping in mind his form and stellar stats he should definitely be picked for Champions Trophy 2025.
His ability to hit explosively even at the very start will give India’s batting order a strong support.
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Rishabh Pant
Rishabh Pant is known for his aggressive batting and also as an excellent wicketkeeper. He has played 31 ODI matches, scoring 871 runs at a strike rate of 33.50. Pant is a very explosive middle-order batsman who can change the course of the game with his batting.
Despite going through a horrific accident, Rishabh Pant has made a strong comeback making him a top contender to be selected for the upcoming tournament.
