ICC Champions Trophy Best XI (1998 - 2013)

All-rounders

Jacques Kallis

Kallis was a major part of South Africa’s only major title

M: 17 | R: 653 | Ave: 46.64 | 100s: 1 | 50s: 3 | HS: 113*

W: 20 | Ave: 26.25 | SR: 31.9 | Eco: 4.92 | BBI: 5-30

South Africa's only piece of international silverware came in the inaugural edition of the Champions Trophy in 2008. The cornerstone of their success was the form of Kallis who picked up the Man of the Match award in the semi-final for his unbeaten 113 against Sri Lanka and then in the final as well where finished with 5/20 and sealed the title.

20 wickets and over 650 runs at an average of just under 50 just highlight his all-round capabilities. From 17 matches, a century and three fifties might not make for great reading but when you add 20 wickets at an economy rate of under 5, you have the ideal all-rounder.

Shane Watson

M: 17 | R: 453 | Ave: 41.18 | 100s: 2 | 50s: 2 | HS: 136*

W: 17 | Ave: 23.29 | SR: 33.8 | Eco: 4.12 | BBI: 3-16

The Australian all-rounder's numbers are almost as good as Jacques Kallis' and that is a remarkable stat by itself. But the main reason why he makes it is his ability to make it count when it mattered most. An integral part of Australia's win in 2006 and 2009, Watson was the Man of the Match in both finals and the 2009 semi-final.

While the 2006 edition saw an all-round effort as he scored an unbeaten 57 and a couple of wickets, the next edition was a batting master class as he scored back-to-back unbeaten centuries to help his side retain the title.