In the 2017 ICC Champions Trophy, Josh Hazlewood delivered a brilliant bowling performance on his debut. He recorded his career-best figures of 6 for 52 in 9 overs. This performance stands as the second-best bowling figures in Champions Trophy history and the best-ever bowling performance on debut in the tournament.
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Mohammed Shami 5-53 vs Bangladesh, 2025
India’s senior fast bowler Mohammed Shami, who has been part of India’s ODI setup since 2013, made his ICC Champions Trophy debut in the 2025 edition, where India’s opening match was against Bangladesh at the Dubai International Stadium.
Shami made an immediate impact, breaking Bangladesh’s top order and maintaining complete dominance during his 10-over spell. He struck in his very first over, dismissing opener Soumya Sarkar for a duck. He then removed Mehidy Hasan Miraz and claimed his 200th ODI wicket by dismissing Zakir Ali.
His brilliance continued as he dismissed Tanzim Hasan Sakib and Taskin Ahmed to complete his sixth five-wicket haul. He finished with superb figures of 5 for 53 in 10 overs—marked as the second-best debut bowling performance in ICC Champions Trophy history.
Varun Chakravarthy 5-42 vs New Zealand, 2025
A week after Shami’s sensational spell, Indian spinner Varun Chakravarthy delivered a brilliant performance against New Zealand, taking 5 wickets for 42 runs at the Dubai International Stadium. It was only his second ODI appearance and his debut match in the ICC Champions Trophy, where he weaved a web around New Zealand’s batters, helping India secure a 44-run win.
Defending a target of 250, Chakravarthy drew first blood by removing the dangerous opener Will Young. He then dismissed all-rounders Glenn Phillips and Michael Bracewell, followed by the key wicket of captain Mitchell Santner. He completed his five-wicket haul by getting tailender Matt Henry caught by Virat Kohli.
His outstanding performance earned him the ‘Player of the Match’ award, highlighting his vital role in India’s dominant victory.
Josh Hazlewood 6-52 vs New Zealand, 2017
Australian pacer Josh Hazlewood made a lasting impression in the 2017 ICC Champions Trophy, having missed the 2013 edition. In Australia’s opening match against New Zealand at Edgbaston, Birmingham, Hazlewood shared the new ball with Mitchell Starc and quickly made an impact by dismissing Martin Guptill in the sixth over.
His impressive spell continued, claiming five more wickets in his return spell. He removed Neil Broom and James Neesham before taking three wickets in four balls, including tailenders Adam Milne, Mitchell Santner, and Trent Boult.
He ended with figures of 6 for 52 in 9 overs—his career-best in ODIs.
This remarkable spell remains the second-best bowling figure in Champions Trophy history and the best ever on debut. Unfortunately, the match was abandoned due to rain, denying Hazlewood a well-deserved victory for Australia.
