Performances in batting, particularly in the ICC Champions Trophy 2025, have been outstanding, such as in the hitting of sixes. Numerous contestants were aggressive in their hitting and contributed greatly to the success of their teams by hitting the ball out of the stadium. Let's analyze the best performers in hitting sixes in the tournament to date.

Most Sixes in Champions Trophy 2025

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The tournament in question of Champions Trophy 2025 has seen some amazing astounding aggression in batting from all the teams. With many matches still to be played, this could change as batters are attempting to take bigger and bigger shots. Get ready for even more powerful glaring sixes and great performances, as we are in for a treat!

Indian Team lifted the ICC Champions Trophy 2025 after defeating New Zealand in the final at the Dubai International Stadium. The tournament was played in a hybrid format India’s matches, including the semifinal and final, were held in Dubai, while the rest of the games took place in Pakistan across Lahore, Karachi, and Rawalpindi. Meanwhile, the ICC picked Mitchell Santner as the captain of their Team of the Tournament for his brilliant captaincy in the ICC Champions Trophy 2025.

Pakistan, the defending champions and hosts, had a tough time in the tournament, failing to win a single game. They lost their first two matches to New Zealand and India, while their last group-stage game against Bangladesh was abandoned due to rain. Pakistan has a tough time in the ICC Champions Trophy 2025.

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ICC Champions Trophy 2025 Team of the Tournament

1. Rachin Ravindra (New Zealand)
   Rachin Ravindra had an outstanding tournament, scoring 251 runs at an average of 62.75, including two centuries. His brilliant performances earned him the Player of the Tournament award.

2. Ibrahim Zadran (Afghanistan)
   Ibrahim Zadran was Afghanistan’s standout batter, scoring 216 runs at an average of 72, including a century. Unfortunately, Afghanistan’s journey ended early after their last group-stage match against Australia was washed out.

3. Virat Kohli (India)
   Virat Kohli once again showed his class, scoring an unbeaten century against Pakistan. He finished the tournament with 218 runs at an average of 54.5.

4. Shreyas Iyer (India)
   Shreyas Iyer was solid in India’s middle order, scoring 243 runs at an average of 48.6, with two crucial fifties and helping India to win the Crucial final against New Zealand.

5. KL Rahul (wk) (India)
   KL Rahul made valuable contributions both with the bat and behind the stumps. He scored 140 runs at an incredible average of 140, with his highest score being 42*. His unbeaten knock in the final against New Zealand played a big role in India’s victory.

6. Glenn Phillips (New Zealand)
   Glenn Phillips was one of the best fielders in the tournament, taking five catches. He also contributed with the bat, scoring 177 runs at an average of 59, and even took two wickets.

7. Azmatullah Omarzai (Afghanistan)
   Azmatullah Omarzai was impressive with both bat and ball. He scored 126 runs at an average of 42 and picked up seven wickets, including a brilliant five-wicket haul.

8. Mitchell Santner (c) (New Zealand)
   Mitchell Santner was chosen as the captain after leading New Zealand to the final. He had a solid tournament with the ball, taking nine wickets at an average of 26.6 and an economy rate of 4.80.

9. Mohammed Shami (India)
   Mohammed Shami played a key role in India's bowling attack, picking up nine wickets in the tournament. He made a strong start with a five-wicket haul in India's opening match against Bangladesh.

10. Matt Henry (New Zealand)
    Matt Henry was one of the standout bowlers of the tournament, taking 10 wickets at an average of 16.7 with an economy of 5.32. Unfortunately, he was ruled out of the final beacuse of injury.

11. Varun Chakaravarthy (India)
    Varun Chakaravarthy was one of the brilliant spinners in the tournament. He picked up nine wickets at an average of 15.1 while keeping his economy rate at just 4.53.

    12: Axar Patel (India)
          Axar Patel was among the top all-rounders in the tournament. He took five wickets at an average of 39.2 with an economy of 4.35. He also made valuable                contributions with the bat, scoring 109 runs, including a crucial 29-run knock in the final in the ICC Champions Trophy 2025.

ICC squad of Champions Trophy

Rachin Ravindra, Ibrahim Zadran, Virat Kohli, Shreyas Iyer, KL Rahul, Glenn Phillips, Azmatullah Omarzai, Mitchell Santner (c), Mohammed Shami, Matt Henry, Varun Chakaravarthy, 12th player: Axar Patel

 Part Time Phillips Dismisses Gill  

Phillips started out well with the bat, scoring confidently along with Rohit Sharma. With a well built score of 29 runs, Gill looked set and even ready to score more. But Phillips, known for his batting was introduced as a part time bowler. Instead of helping the Indians, his strike rate and scoring ability got him in trouble. Phillips delivered a well directed bowl and the resultant dance from Gill was what the New Zealand team needed.  

Glen Philips - You fucking beautiful man
What a brilliant catch 🔥🔥#INDvsNZ pic.twitter.com/taoUFmQAoR

— Sachin ( Modi Ka Parivar ) (@SM_8009) March 9, 2025

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Current Situation & Score of The Match

India are currently situated at 113/2 out of a possible 251 runs in a span of 18 overs. Sharma is striking well and has crossed the 60 mark with shreyas iyer . At this point in time, the match seems like an exact tie simply beaten by the number of runs needed from overs. 152 runs requiring in 32 overs, even the Indians are back into the match.

The astounding eccentricity of Phillips showcases something unique to cricket, a whole new player with a whole new type of talent who does not play professional cricket can enter the field and steal the astounding nature of the game with open arms. It is now and forever has been the complete design for a game so many people built around all over the world for the demo all of us are yet to witness.

Watching teams play harder, is the treated wonder yet to come in our world. The trophy awaits ‘Champions’

The International Cricket Council (ICC) has announced the best performers of February in international cricket, identifying three men and three women cricketers who performed exceptionally well on the field.

Men's Player of the Month Nominees

Shubman Gill (India): Made 406 runs at more than 100 average, including a century against Bangladesh and important contributions in India's series victory over England.

Glenn Phillips (New Zealand): Starred in the Tri-Nation Series with a century and solid performances in the Champions Trophy opener.

Steve Smith (Australia): Led Australia to a Test series sweep over Sri Lanka with back-to-back centuries.

Steve Smith 🇦🇺
Shubman Gill 🇮🇳
Glenn Phillips 🇳🇿

Three standout performers and in-form batters have been nominated for the ICC Men's Player of the Month award for February! 🥇❤️

Who deserves to win? 🤔🏆#SteveSmith #ShubmanGill #GlennPhillips #Sportskeeda pic.twitter.com/y46iEVoU97

— Sportskeeda (@Sportskeeda) March 7, 2025

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Women’s Player of the Month Nominees

Alana King (Australia): Took nine wickets in the Women’s Ashes Test, delivering a match-winning performance.

Thipatcha Putthawong (Thailand): Led the wicket charts in the Nepal Women’s Tri-Nation Series and played a crucial all-round role.

Annabel Sutherland (Australia): Scored 163 in the Ashes Test, becoming the first woman to score a Test century at the venue.

Two top spinners and one powerhouse all-rounder have been named as nominees for the ICC Women's Player of the Month for February 👏

More 👇

— ICC (@ICC) March 7, 2025

Voting Process

The ICC Voting Academy and fans worldwide will vote to decide the winners. Fans can cast their votes at icc-cricket.com/awards, with results announced next week.

New Zealand cricketer Glenn Phillips is outstanding in the ICC Champions Trophy 2025 opener against the hosts and defending champions Pakistan. After scoring valuable runs with the bat to guide the Blackcaps to a strong total at the National Stadium in Karachi, Phillips took a stunner to dismiss Pakistan in-form captain Mohammad Rizwan in early of the innings. 

After asking the visitors to bat first, hosts Pakistan have got a big target of 321 runs in the tournament opener, where the pitch wasn't smooth enough for the batters. Chasing down the big target, Pakistan openers failed to provide strong start. As Fakhar Zaman couldn't bat for the first 25 minutes of the innings due to his absent in the first innings after an injury. 

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Glenn Phillips stunner removed Mohammad Rizwan

At the end of the first powerplay, Pakistan only managed to score 22 runs and they lost two wickets, including the skipper Mohammad Rizwan's wicket on the last ball of the 10th over. It was a short and wide delivery from the in-form Blackcaps pacer Will O’Rourke, Rizwan went for a cut short which travelled over the backward point, and Glenn Phillips grabbed that chance spectacularly to purchase an important wicket for his team. Rizwan only managed to score three runs off 14 balls. 

THAT IS OUT OF THIS WORLD 😲

Glenn Phillips with an absolute Stunner to dismiss Mohammad Rizwan UNBELIEVABLE pic.twitter.com/9av4IThlag

— Sports Production (@SSpotlight71) February 19, 2025

Glenn Phillips scored valuable 61 off 39 balls

Earlier in the first innings of the match, opener Will Young and the no.4 batter set the tone of the innings, which resulted in twin centuries from them. However, Glenn Phillips became the crucial difference between the teams by slamming 61 runs off 39 balls with the help of three fours and four sixes. Although he scored 17 off the first 21 balls, that cautious start paid him off at the end. He later, delivered with the fielding and bowling. Apart from the stunning catch, Phillips also saved many runs with his outstanding fielding. 

The ICC Champions Trophy 2025 is about to start, and the match today is a thrilling encounter between Pakistan and New Zealand. The match will be played at the National Stadium in Karachi and is all set to begin at 2:30 PM IST (Indian Standard Time). Cricket enthusiasts around the globe are waiting for the live match to be viewed through different TV channels and online streaming websites.

• Match : NZ VS PAK
• Date: February 19th, 2025
• Time:  2:30 PM IST
• Venue: Karachi

LIVE STREAMING DETAILS

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NEW ZEALAND

Rachin Ravindra/ Will Young, Devon Conway, Kane Williamson, Daryl Mitchell, Tom Latham, Glenn Phillips, Michael Bracewell, Mitchell Santner, Nathan Smith, Will O Rourke, Matt Henry

PAKISTAN

Fakhar Zaman, Babar Azam, Saud Shakeel, Mohammad Rizwan, Salman Agha, Tayyab Tahir, Khusdil Shah, Faheem Ashraf, Shaheen Shah Afridi, Haris Rauf, Naseem Shah, Abrar Ahmed 

The league stage of IPL 2024 has come to an exciting close with Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR), Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH), Rajasthan Royals (RR), and Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) emerging as the top four teams. One of these teams will lift the championship trophy this Sunday, May 26, at the MA Chidambaram Stadium.

The league round comprised 70 matches, featuring intense competition among the ten teams. Despite their efforts, Gujarat Titans, Lucknow Super Giants, Chennai Super Kings, Mumbai Indians, Delhi Capitals, and Punjab Kings ended up in the bottom six positions, missing out on the playoffs.

Overseas players have been instrumental in the success of the top four teams. SRH and RCB have been led by overseas captains Pat Cummins and Faf du Plessis, respectively. Meanwhile, Sunil Narine and Jos Buttler have played pivotal roles in KKR and RR’s journey to the playoffs. These players have been regular fixtures in their teams’ match squads whenever available, demonstrating their immense value.

While many overseas stars shone brightly, some highly talented foreign players did not get an opportunity to showcase their skills during the league stage of IPL 2024. Here are three notable players who remained on the bench throughout the season:

1. Kyle Mayers – Lucknow Super Giants

Kyle Mayers, who impressed as a first-choice opener for Lucknow Super Giants in IPL 2023, was surprisingly not given a single game this season. The Caribbean all-rounder had accumulated 379 runs in 13 innings at a strike rate of 144.11 last year, with a top score of 73.

Mayers also contributed with the ball, delivering seven overs of medium pace at a respectable economy rate of 8.43. Despite his strong performance in the previous season, Lucknow opted to stick with Quinton de Kock, who struggled with form. Mayers was only seen during pre-match practice sessions and post-match discussions, leaving fans and analysts puzzled over his exclusion.

2. Chris Woakes – Punjab Kings

Chris Woakes, who was acquired by Punjab Kings for a hefty sum of 14.2 crores, was another notable absentee from the playing XI throughout the league stage. Woakes is a proven match-winner in international cricket, capable of making significant contributions with both bat and ball.

It was anticipated that he would share the new ball with Sam Curran or Arshdeep Singh. However, PBKS chose not to utilize Woakes, except for the final match against Sunrisers Hyderabad, where he was unavailable. The decision to keep such a valuable player on the bench has been widely criticized.

3. Glenn Phillips – Sunrisers Hyderabad

Glenn Phillips, regarded as one of the most versatile players in world cricket, did not get a chance to play for Sunrisers Hyderabad this season. Known for his aggressive batting, effective spin bowling, exceptional fielding, and wicket-keeping skills, Phillips remained on the sidelines.

SRH’s reliance on Travis Head and Heinrich Klaasen, who have been in superb form, along with captain Pat Cummins occupying one of the overseas slots, left no room for Phillips. The fourth overseas spot was rotated between Marco Jansen and Vijayakanth Viyaskanth, further limiting Phillips’ opportunities.

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As the league stage concludes, all eyes are now on the playoffs. Fans eagerly await to see which team will emerge victorious at the MA Chidambaram Stadium on May 26. With the top four teams featuring a blend of domestic talent and overseas prowess, the final showdown promises to be a thrilling culmination to another memorable IPL season.

Glenn Phillips has been creating an image across the globe, with his dynamic style of play packed with some eye pleasing strokes and brute power hitting. He has played multiple leagues across the world and has created a wonderful impact with both the bat and the field. Even more noteworthy has been his T20I performances for New Zealand over the last couple of years.

Glenn Phillips has been the pillar of New Zealand’s middle order batting in the T20I’s, and this is largely due to his adaptive style of play. Depending on the run of play, he either adapts to an aggressive style of play with quick cameos or he plays a composed and strike rotated innings. For context, his innings against Sri Lanka in the 2022 T20 world cup, where he registered a fantastic hundred under tough circumstances demonstrates his prowess and he was the only player to cross the 35-run mark in the match.

In the past couple of years, Phillips has faced 19% of the total deliveries faced by New Zealand batters in the middle overs and has scored 21% of the team runs in this phase, both of which are the most among any batter in the Kiwis team. He has also been equally impactful in the death overs, scoring 14% of NZ’s death runs since 2022.

In this context, we will conduct a metric analysis to assess Phillips’ impact relative to other players in his team and among other international team players. Here, we will consider a metric called the Adjusted score to rank the best bowlers. But before we delve into this metric, we need a brief introduction to the Adjusted NBSR factor and Adjusted boundary percent factor.

The Adjusted NBSR factor is a metric that explains how a batsman’s Non boundary strike rate (NBSR) stands out with respect to the average non boundary strike rate of all batsmen. Likewise, the Adjusted boundary percent factor explains how a batsman’s boundary percentage stands out with respect to the average boundary percentage of all batsmen. Finally, the Adjusted score is the multiplication value of Adjusted NBSR factor and Adjusted boundary percent factor. The higher this value, the better is the performance of the batsman.

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Glenn Phillips’ impact in comparison to other Kiwi Batsmen

The tabular heatmap shades the lower values with green and as the values keep increase, the colour transitions from green to a shade of yellow and red. The metrics have been calculated for the top 15 run scorers for New Zealand since 2022.

A glance of the chart reveals that, since 2022, James Neesham has emerged as the most impactful batsman for New Zealand. However, a more thorough examination uncovers that Glenn Phillips has accumulated 914 runs in T20Is during the same period, surpassing all other New Zealand batters. In contrast, Neesham, who has also displayed remarkable prowess, has secured 408 runs. Sustaining such consistency as the run tally climbs is a formidable challenge, but Phillips has defied the odds.

Mark Chapman has stood up the occasion on multiple occasions for New Zealand, scoring 716 runs, second only to Phillips. Though the former has a marginally higher boundary percent in comparison to the latter, Phillips edges Chapman with a higher non boundary strike rate value of 79 (in comparison to Chapman’s 70).

Glenn Phillips’ impact in comparison to other International Batsmen

Phillip’s impact has not only been significant in the middle overs but also in the death overs, so we will be ranking his performance in both the phases

Middle Overs

The metrics in this phase have been calculated by considering the top 25 batsmen in this phase since 2022.

Glenn Phillips’ has come third in the list of top ranked batsman in this phase and his fellow kiwi, Mark Chapman takes charge this time and occupies the second spot. But Phillips having score 666 runs (Second most among all the batsmen) in this phase has maintained a wonderful record over Chapman, who has scored 528 runs.

A notable insight from the analysis is that Phillips and Chapman have collectively accounted for 37.5% of New Zealand’s runs during the middle overs since 2022, demonstrating their ability to carry the team during challenging phases of the game.

Death Overs

The metrics in this phase have been calculated by considering the top 15 batsmen in this phase since 2022. Here we consider the Adjusted strike rate (SR) factor over the NBSR factor.

What makes Glenn Phillips stand out to his other batting partners is his ability to shift gears in the death overs. He is ranked 4th among all the batsmen in the death, possessing a strike rate of 201 with a boundary percentage of 27. He also has a low dot ball percentage of 26.44, which is the lowest among the top 5 batsmen in this list.

Another noteworthy aspect is that, even though he occupies a middle-order batting position, he has contributed nearly 15 percent of New Zealand’s runs in the death overs, second only to James Neesham, who has accounted for 20 percent of the team’s runs during this phase.