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The ICC Champions Trophy, formerly known as the ICC KnockOut Trophy, is an international One Day International (ODI) cricket tournament organised by the International Cricket Council (ICC) and contested by international men's teams. It began in 1998 as a short cricket tournament to raise funds for the development of the game in non-Test playing countries, offering a different format compared to the longer Cricket World Cup.
The first Champions Trophy took place in Bangladesh in June 1998, with the next edition held in Kenya in October 2000. These nations, both ICC Associate members, were chosen as hosts to grow the popularity of cricket and support the sport's development there. Starting from the 2002 tournament, hosting has rotated among several countries. Today, the tournament includes a qualification phase during the Cricket World Cup, where the top eight ranked teams earn a spot in the Champions Trophy.
So far, fourteen teams have competed across nine editions of the tournament. India is the most successful team, having won three titles, including the 2025 edition. Australia has won twice, while South Africa, New Zealand, Sri Lanka, West Indies and Pakistan have each won the tournament once. In 2002, the final between India and Sri Lanka ended in a no-result due to rain, making that edition shared between the two teams.
Overview
The ICC Champions Trophy is a special cricket tournament organized by the International Cricket Council (ICC). It started in 1998 as the ICC KnockOut Trophy in Bangladesh and was later held in Kenya. The tournament was created to support the growth of cricket in countries that don't usually play Test matches.
Since 2002, the tournament has been known simply as the Champions Trophy and has been held in various countries, including England. It features eight top cricket teams and is often called the "Mini World Cup" because it includes all full ICC members. The tournament usually lasts about two weeks and has a mix of round-robin and knockout games. After pauses in 2013, 2017, and 2021, the Champions Trophy was revived in 2025, with matches hosted in both Pakistan and Dubai.
Format
The ICC Champions Trophy is a shorter cricket tournament compared to the World Cup. It usually lasts about two and a half weeks, and it has fewer teams. In the early years, there were nine to twelve teams, but since 2009, only eight teams compete.
In the first tournaments from 1998 to 2000, teams played in a single-elimination format, meaning if a team lost a match, they were out of the tournament right away. Later, the format changed to include round-robin groups where teams played several matches before moving to the semi-finals. Today, the tournament has eight teams split into two groups of four, with the top two teams from each group advancing to the semi-finals.
Hosts
England has hosted the ICC Champions Trophy the most, with three events held there in 2004, 2013, and 2017. Other countries that have hosted the tournament include Bangladesh, Kenya, Sri Lanka, India, and South Africa, each hosting it once.
Sri Lanka is the only host nation to have won the tournament, sharing the victory with India. In 2021, the ICC announced that Pakistan will host the tournament in 2025, and India will host it in 2029.
Results
The ICC Champions Trophy began in 1998 and has been held several times since then. This tournament is a shorter version of the main Cricket World Cup, featuring some of the best teams in the world. It was originally called the ICC KnockOut Trophy and aimed to help grow cricket in countries that don't usually play Test matches. The first tournament took place in Bangladesh in June 1998, and the next one was in Kenya in October 2000.
| Ed. | Year | Host(s) | Final | No. of teams | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Venue | Champions | Result | Runners-up | ||||
| 1 | 1998 |  Bangladesh | National Stadium, Dhaka |  South Africa248/6 (47 overs) | South Africa won by 4 wickets Scorecard |  West Indies245 (49.3 overs) | 9 |
| 2 | 2000 |  Kenya | Gymkhana Club Ground, Nairobi |  New Zealand265/6 (49.4 overs) | New Zealand won by 4 wickets Scorecard |  India264/6 (50 overs) | 11 |
| 3 | 2002 |  Sri Lanka | R. Premadasa Stadium, Colombo | Sri Lanka 244/5 (50 Overs) & 222/7 (50 Overs) | No result due to rain (Joint Winners) Scorecard Scorecard | N.A | 12 |
| 4 | 2004 |  England | The Oval, London | West Indies 218/8 (48.5 overs) | West Indies won by 2 wickets Scorecard | England 217 (49.4 overs) | 12 |
| 5 | 2006 | India | Brabourne Stadium, Mumbai |  Australia116/2 (28.1 overs) | Australia won by 8 wickets (D/L method) Scorecard | West Indies 138 (30.4 overs) | 10 |
| 6 | 2009 | South Africa | SuperSport Park, Centurion | Australia 206/4 (45.2 overs) | Australia won by 6 wickets Scorecard | New Zealand 200/9 (50 overs) | 8 |
| 7 | 2013 | England Wales | Edgbaston Cricket Ground, Birmingham | India 129/7 (20 overs) | India won by 5 runs Scorecard | England 124/8 (20 overs) | 8 |
| 8 | 2017 | The Oval, London |  Pakistan338/4 (50 overs) | Pakistan won by 180 runs Scorecard | India 158 (30.3 overs) | 8 | |
| 9 | 2025 | Pakistan United Arab Emirates | Dubai International Cricket Stadium, Dubai | India 254/6 (49 overs) | India won by 4 wickets Scorecard | New Zealand 251/7 (50 overs) | 8 |
| 10 | 2029 | India | TBA | 8 | |||
History
Fourteen nations have qualified for the Champions Trophy at least once. Seven teams have competed in every finals tournament. Seven different nations have won the title. South Africa won the inaugural tournament, India are the most successful team, having won three times. Australia has won two times, while New Zealand, Sri Lanka, West Indies and Pakistan have each won once. Australia is the only nation to have won consecutive titles.
Sri Lanka was the first and only host to win the tournament. England is the only other host to have made the final. Bangladesh is the only host who did not take part in the tournament while hosting it. Kenya, India, Pakistan, and South Africa have been the only host teams that were eliminated in the first round.
ICC KnockOut Trophies
Main article: 1998 ICC KnockOut Trophy
Main article: 2000 ICC KnockOut Trophy
All of the matches in the 1998 tournament were played in Bangladesh at Bangabandhu National Stadium in Dhaka. The tournament was won by South Africa who beat West Indies in the final.
All of the matches in the 2000 tournament were played at Gymkhana Club Ground in Nairobi, Kenya. The tournament was won by New Zealand who beat India in the final. This was the first ICC event won by New Zealand.
2002 ICC Champions Trophy
Main article: 2002 ICC Champions Trophy
The 2002 ICC Champions Trophy was held in Sri Lanka. The final between India and Sri Lanka was washed out due to rain twice, so both teams were declared joint winners.
2004 ICC Champions Trophy
Main article: 2004 ICC Champions Trophy
The 2004 ICC Champions Trophy was held in England. The competition was more like a knockout series where teams losing even one game at the group stage were out of the tournament.
2006 ICC Champions Trophy
Main article: 2006 ICC Champions Trophy
The 2006 ICC Champions Trophy was held in India. Australia and West Indies reached the final, where Australia beat West Indies to win the trophy for the first time.
2009 ICC Champions Trophy
Main article: 2009 ICC Champions Trophy
The 2009 ICC Champions Trophy was hosted by South Africa after being moved from Pakistan due to security concerns. Australia beat New Zealand in the final.
2013 ICC Champions Trophy
Main article: 2013 ICC Champions Trophy</a
England and Wales hosted the 2013 Champions Trophy. India beat England in the final, winning their second title.
2017 ICC Champions Trophy
Main article: 2017 ICC Champions Trophy
England and Wales hosted the 2017 ICC Champions Trophy. Pakistan beat India in the final, winning their first Champions Trophy title.
2025 ICC Champions Trophy
Main article: 2025 ICC Champions Trophy
The 2025 ICC Champions Trophy will be held in Pakistan, with some matches in Dubai due to political tensions. India defeated New Zealand in the final to win their record third title.
2029 ICC Champions Trophy
In November 2021, it was announced that the 2029 ICC Champions Trophy would be held in India. It is expected to be played in October and November 2029.
Performance by nations
The ICC Champions Trophy has seen many teams compete over the years. Countries are ranked based on their best performance, number of wins, and other factors. Some teams have become champions, while others reached the semi-finals or quarter-finals.
India and Sri Lanka were declared co-champions of the 2002 tournament because heavy rain prevented the final match from being completed. The tournament has had different stages, including group stages and knockout rounds, with teams earning spots based on their performance in each edition.
Host Team | 1998 | 2000 | 2002 | 2004 | 2006 | 2009 | 2013 | 2017 | 2025 | 2029 | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| | | | | | | | | |||
 Afghanistan | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | GRP | 1 | |
| Australia | QF | QF | SF | SF | W | W | GRP | GRP | SF | 9 | |
| Bangladesh | — | PQF | GRP | GRP | GRP | — | — | SF | GRP | 6 | |
| England | QF | QF | GRP | RU | GRP | SF | RU | SF | GRP | 9 | |
| India | SF | RU | W * | GRP | GRP | GRP | W | RU | W | Q | 9 |
| Kenya | — | PQF | GRP | GRP | — | — | — | — | — | 3 | |
 Netherlands | — | — | GRP | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | |
| New Zealand | QF | W | GRP | GRP | SF | RU | GRP | GRP | RU | 9 | |
| Pakistan | QF | SF | GRP | SF | GRP | SF | GRP | W | GRP | 9 | |
| South Africa | W | SF | SF | GRP | SF | GRP | SF | GRP | SF | 9 | |
| Sri Lanka | SF | QF | W * | GRP | GRP | GRP | SF | GRP | — | 8 | |
 United States | — | — | — | GRP | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | |
| West Indies | RU | PQF | GRP | W | RU | GRP | GRP | — | — | 7 | |
 Zimbabwe | PQF | QF | GRP | GRP | GRP | — | — | — | — | 5 | |
| Year | Debutants | Total |
|---|---|---|
| 1998 | Australia, England, India, New Zealand, Pakistan, South Africa, Sri Lanka, West Indies, Zimbabwe | 9 |
| 2000 | Bangladesh, Kenya | 2 |
| 2002 | Netherlands | 1 |
| 2004 | United States | 1 |
| 2006 | None | —N/a |
| 2009 | —N/a | |
| 2013 | —N/a | |
| 2017 | —N/a | |
| 2025 | Afghanistan | 1 |
| Total | 14 |
| Appearances | Statistics | |||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Team | Total | First | Latest | Best Result | Played | Won | Lost | Tied | No Result | Win% |
| India | 9 | 1998 | 2025 | Champions (2002*, 2013, 2025) | 34 | 23 | 8 | 0 | 3 | 74.19 |
| Australia | 9 | 1998 | 2025 | Champions (2006, 2009) | 27 | 13 | 9 | 0 | 5 | 59.09 |
| New Zealand | 9 | 1998 | 2025 | Champions (2000) | 29 | 15 | 12 | 0 | 2 | 55.55 |
| South Africa | 9 | 1998 | 2025 | Champions (1998) | 27 | 14 | 12 | 1 | 0 | 53.70 |
| Sri Lanka | 8 | 1998 | 2017 | Champions (2002*) | 27 | 14 | 11 | 0 | 2 | 56.00 |
| West Indies | 7 | 1998 | 2013 | Champions (2004) | 24 | 13 | 10 | 1 | 0 | 56.25 |
| Pakistan | 9 | 1998 | 2025 | Champions (2017) | 25 | 11 | 14 | 0 | 0 | 44.00 |
| England | 9 | 1998 | 2025 | Runners-up (2004, 2013) | 28 | 14 | 14 | 0 | 0 | 50.00 |
| Bangladesh | 6 | 2000 | 2025 | Semi-finals (2017) | 14 | 2 | 11 | 0 | 1 | 15.38 |
| Zimbabwe | 5 | 1998 | 2006 | Quarter-finals (2000) | 9 | 0 | 9 | 0 | 0 | 0.00 |
| Afghanistan | 1 | 2025 | 2025 | Group stage (2025) | 3 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 50.00 |
| Kenya | 3 | 2000 | 2004 | Group stage (2002, 2004) | 5 | 0 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0.00 |
| Netherlands | 1 | 2002 | 2002 | Pool stage (2002) | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0.00 |
| United States | 1 | 2004 | 2004 | Group stage (2004) | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0.00 |
Last Updated: 10 March 2025 Source: Cricinfo | ||||||||||
Other results
The ICC Champions Trophy was a special cricket tournament for top teams around the world. It started in 1998 in Bangladesh and then was held in Kenya in 2000. This tournament was created to help develop cricket in countries that don't usually play Test matches, offering a shorter and more intense competition compared to the longer Cricket World Cup.
Tournament records
The ICC Champions Trophy has many exciting records from past tournaments. Players have scored big runs and taken many wickets in these matches. Some records include the most runs scored by a player in all tournaments, the highest score by one player in a single match, and the most wickets taken by a bowler over the years.
You can find more details about top scores and best bowling performances in special lists, such as the List of ICC Champions Trophy centuries and the List of ICC Champions Trophy five-wicket hauls.
| Batting | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Most runs | Chris Gayle | 791 (2002–2013) | |
| Highest score | Ibrahim Zadran v England | 177 (2025) | |
| Highest partnership | Shane Watson & Ricky Ponting (2nd wicket) v England | 252 (2009) | |
| Most runs in a tournament | Chris Gayle | 474 (2006) | |
| Bowling | |||
| Most wickets | Kyle Mills | 28 (2002–2013) | |
| Best bowling figures | Farveez Maharoof v West Indies | 6/14 (2006) | |
| Most wickets in a tournament | Hasan Ali (2017) Jerome Taylor (2006) | 13 | |
| Fielding | |||
| Most dismissals (wicket-keeper) | Kumar Sangakkara | 33 (2000–2013) | |
| Most catches (fielder) | Mahela Jayawardene | 15 (2000–2013) | |
| Team | |||
| Highest team total | New Zealand (v South Africa) | 362/6 (2025) | |
| Lowest team total | United States (v Australia) | 65 (2004) | |
| Largest victory (by runs) | New Zealand (v United States) | 210 (2004) | |
| Highest match aggregate | England v Australia | 707–13 (2025) | |
| Lowest match aggregate | Australia v United States | 131–11 (2004) | |
| Runs | Player | Team | Innings | Period |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 791 | Chris Gayle | West Indies | 17 | 2002–2013 |
| 747 | Virat Kohli | India | 16 | 2009–2025 |
| 742 | Mahela Jayawardene | Sri Lanka | 21 | 2000–2013 |
| 701 | Shikhar Dhawan | India | 10 | 2013–2017 |
| 683 | Kumar Sangakkara | Sri Lanka | 21 | 2000–2013 |
| Runs | Player | Team | Opposition | Venue | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 177 | Ibrahim Zadran | Afghanistan | England | Gaddafi Stadium, Lahore | 26 February 2025 |
| 165 | Ben Duckett | England | Australia | Gaddafi Stadium, Lahore | 22 February 2025 |
| 145* | Nathan Astle | New Zealand | United States | The Oval, London | 10 September 2004 |
| 145 | Andy Flower | Zimbabwe | India | R. Premadasa Stadium, Colombo | 14 September 2002 |
| 141* | Sourav Ganguly | India | South Africa | Gymkhana Club Ground, Nairobi | 13 October 2000 |
| Wickets | Player | Team | Innings | Period |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 28 | Kyle Mills | New Zealand | 15 | 2002–2013 |
| 25 | Lasith Malinga | Sri Lanka | 16 | 2006–2017 |
| 24 | Muttiah Muralitharan | Sri Lanka | 15 | 1998–2009 |
| 22 | Brett Lee | Australia | 15 | 2000–2009 |
| 21 | Glenn McGrath | Australia | 12 | 2000–2006 |
| James Anderson | England | 12 | 2006–2013 |
| Figures | Player | Team | Opposition | Venue | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/14 | Farveez Maharoof | Sri Lanka | West Indies | Brabourne Stadium, Mumbai, India | 14 October 2006 |
| 6/52 | Josh Hazlewood | Australia | New Zealand | Edgbaston, Birmingham, England | 2 June 2017 |
| 5/11 | Shahid Afridi | Pakistan | Kenya | Edgbaston, Birmingham, England | 14 September 2004 |
| 5/21 | Makhaya Ntini | South Africa | Pakistan | IS Bindra Stadium, Mohali, India | 27 October 2006 |
| 5/29 | Mervyn Dillon | West Indies | Bangladesh | The Rose Bowl, Southampton, England | 15 September 2004 |
| Year | Winning captain | Player of the final | Player of the tournament | Most runs | Most wickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1998 | Hansie Cronje | Jacques Kallis | Jacques Kallis | Philo Wallace (221) | Jacques Kallis (8) |
| 2000 | Stephen Fleming | Chris Cairns | Not awarded | Sourav Ganguly (348) | Venkatesh Prasad (8) |
| 2002 | Saurav Ganguly Sanath Jayasuriya | Not awarded | Not awarded | Virender Sehwag (271) | Muttiah Muralitharan (10) |
| 2004 | Brian Lara | Ian Bradshaw | Ramnaresh Sarwan | Marcus Trescothick (261) | Andrew Flintoff (9) |
| 2006 | Ricky Ponting | Shane Watson | Chris Gayle | Chris Gayle (474) | Jerome Taylor (13) |
| 2009 | Ricky Ponting | Shane Watson | Ricky Ponting | Ricky Ponting (288) | Wayne Parnell (11) |
| 2013 | Mahendra Singh Dhoni | Ravindra Jadeja | Shikhar Dhawan | Shikhar Dhawan (363) | Ravindra Jadeja (12) |
| 2017 | Sarfaraz Ahmed | Fakhar Zaman | Hasan Ali | Shikhar Dhawan (338) | Hasan Ali (13) |
| 2025 | Rohit Sharma | Rohit Sharma | Rachin Ravindra | Rachin Ravindra (263) | Matt Henry (10) |
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