How invincible India was in the Champions Trophy. Cricket news

India’s winning campaign in the ICC Champions Trophy demonstrated a mixture of experienced expertise and emerging talent, concluding their record third title. Under Rohit Sharma’s surprising leadership, the team demonstrated remarkable stability, remaining unbeaten throughout the tournament.
Action was taken in the tournament in the performance report card of the TOI of 12 members of Team India, a look at the personal contribution that collectively inspired India for a memorable victory.
Varun Chakraborty: 10/10
Certainly, the most valuable player of India’s tournament. It was introduced after the first two matches, Varun’s ‘Mystery Spin’ rotated a web around the opposition batsmen and played an important role in India’s success. Along with Shami and Santner, he was about to take the second biggest wickets of the tournament who claimed nine wickets in just three matches. Their unique spin variety, including carrom balls, flippers, gogglees, leg-spin, arm balls, etc. faced important challenges for opponents. His standout performance included a five-wicket young woman against New Zealand in the group stage.
Rohit Sharma: 8.5/10
When it matters the most, it was given. In the final, his aggressive 76 set a tone to chase India with a competitive target on a difficult pitch. His leadership was important in India’s final title victory, especially his strategic use of spinners. Played the role of enformers at the top. Rohit’s contribution was central for India’s Champions Trophy Triumph, which reflects his skills as both a batsman and a leader.
Shubman Gill: 8/10
In the final, a continuous solid was introduced with a significant partnership of 105 with Rohit. His composition was important. An unbeaten century Gill’s Champions Trophy highlight in the match against Bangladesh. He also followed that knock with an important 46 against Pakistan. Shaheen Shah was one for a direct drive age from Afridi. Gill’s contribution reflected his growth and maturity as a top -order batsman.
Virat Kohli: 9/10
Kohli’s association was the foundation stone of Indian batting. His standout performance came in the semi -finals against Australia, where he scored 84 runs, guiding India in a challenging chase. He scored an unbeaten 100 in victory against Pakistan. During the whistle, Kohli also became the fastest batsman to complete 14,000 runs in Odis. Beyond personal score, Kohli’s experience and nature gave stability to India’s batting order.
KL Rahul: 9/10
Rahul played the Finisher for perfection. He played four innings and remained unbeaten in three of them, including semi -finals and finals. He excelled in his new role 6, giving stability and depth to India’s batting lineup. He was solid behind the stump, registering six dismissal throughout the tournament. Rahul’s contribution to India’s success was important, making him an unheard hero of the tournament.
Shreyas Iyer: 9.5/10
Iyer was India’s leading run-goldter in the tournament, making him the second largest run-scorer after New Zealand’s Rachin Ravindra with 263 runs. His continuity under pressure was important to win India’s final title. He demonstrated solid nature and reliability in the middle-order. Iyer’s adaptability and the ability to score hard runs made him an important cog in the batting lineup. Even in the finals, his 48 -run knock was important in stabilizing the innings after losing quick wickets of Gill, Rohit and Kohli of India.

Hardik Pandya: 8.5/10
Throughout the tournament, Pandya’s role as a seam-bouling all-rounder gave the team a balance. He played an important role in ending the matches. His ability to accelerate even when the pressure was released proved to be important for the team’s cause. The most important thing is that his bowling gave Rohit flexibility to skipper, allowing him to play the role of Varun Chakraborty in the playing XI, which proved to be India’s Trump Card.
Exer Patel: 8/10
Exer proved the Quintage of Utility Player, who was batting at number 5 like fish. The team management strategically used them to break the monotony of the right -handed right hand. He was also Rohit’s Go-Two spinner in the first ten powerplay overs. His ability to control the run flow was important in India’s success. Exer ends the tournament with an extraordinary economy rate of 4.35. Additionally, his nature with the bat was at the point, coming in difficult situations during the mid -over and later helped the team to reach a state of strength.
Ravindra jadeja: 8/10
Jadeja played an important role in controlling the run flow with his affordable bowling. In the final against New Zealand, he took the important wicket of Tom Latham, conceding just 30 runs from his 10 overs. Jadeja scored a winning run in the final, marking a brave moment for him. His agility and sharp awareness in the area added an additional dimension, saving important runs and maintained pressure on the opposition. His overall versatility added significant depths.
Kuldeep Yadav: 8.5/10
Kuldeep played an important role in turning the tide in favor of India in the final. He took two important wickets from his first two overs – Rachin Ravindra and Kane Williamson. Both blows pushed the New Zealand attack back from a few overs, eventually the price of the match. Against Pakistan, his three wickets in the middle overs were broken behind his batting.
Mohammed Shami: 7.5/10
It may have been a forgetful outing in the final, going for 74 runs in nine overs, but Shami’s ability to provide initial success and maintain pressure during the mid -over was important for India’s bowling strategy. Coming to an ICC tournament after a long trimmed, Shami confirmed his position as India’s leading fast bowler.

Harshit Rana: 7.5/10
Despite limited opportunities, he demonstrated promises with his speed and aggression. He took three wickets against Bangladesh in the opener and then chose another against Pakistan. The rate of his economy less than four runs was impressive for his two matches.
Gautam Gambhir (Head coach): 8/10
Gambhir’s strategic decisions, who match serious players rotation and specific strategy, were important in India’s unbeaten run through tournament. Facing the investigation after a testing series defeat in Australia, Gambhir managed to rally the team for a common reason. (Note: Rishabh Pant, Arshdeep Singh, Washington did not play Sundar).