ICC Champions Trophy Best XI (1998 - 2013)

Fast bowlers

Kyle Mills

Mills is the all-time leading wicket-taker in the Champions Trophy

M: 15 | W: 28 | Ave: 17.25 | SR: 24.1 | Eco: 4.29 | BBI: 4-30

The leading wicket-taker in the Champions Trophy isn't Muttiah Muralitharan or Glenn McGrath, both of whom make the cut but New Zealand fast bowler Kyle Mills. The metronomic Kiwi fast bowler was the epitome of consistency in the Champions Trophy where he averaged nearly two wickets per game.

The numbers say it all. In the 2006 edition, he picked up 10 wickets at an average of 11, in the following edition it was 9 wickets at an average of 22 while his final Champions Trophy saw him pick up six wickets at just 10 in 2013. The former two also included a couple of sublime spells, 4-38 in the 2006 semi-final and 3-27 in the 2009 final.

Mervyn Dillon

M: 7 | W: 19 | Ave: 16.68 | Eco: 4.66 | BBI: 5-29

Of the many great fast bowlers that West Indies have produced, Mervyn Dillon is unlikely to feature near the top of any list. But his record in the Champions Trophy is simply staggering. Despite playing just seven matches, the fast bowler picked up 19 wickets at an economy rate of just over 4.5.

He was a part of the victorious West Indian 2004 Champions Trophy side and although he picked up his career-best ODI figures of 5/29 in the tournament, injury prevented him from having a bigger impact.

Glenn McGrath

M: 12 | W: 21 | Ave: 19.61 | SR: 29.1 | Eco: 4.03 | BBI: 5-37

A veteran of three World Cups wins, Glenn McGrath only has a solitary Champions Trophy title to his name. Still, 21 wickets in 12 matches at economy rate of just over 4 showed just how difficult he was to get away.

New Zealand, in particular, were sick at the sight of him as he reserved his best for the Trans-Tasman rivals. After picking up 5/37 in the 2002 edition, he was at it again four years later when he picked up 3/22 in the semi-final to knock them out of the competition.