ICC Champions Trophy Stats and Records

The ICC Champions Trophy has long been one of cricket’s most prestigious and eagerly awaited tournaments. Over the years, this tournament has showcased some of the finest performances from both teams and individual players, resulting in a treasure trove of incredible stats and records. In this article, we’ll explore some of the historical records from past editions of the ICC Champions Trophy, focusing on team achievements, individual brilliance, and key stats that have defined the tournament’s rich legacy.

Historical Records (Team and Player Records)

The ICC Champions Trophy, often referred to as the “Mini World Cup,” has seen several jaw-dropping records set over its many editions. Let’s dive into the key team and player records that have left a mark on the tournament.

Team Records

Record	Team	Achievement
Most Titles Won	India and Australia	2 Titles Each
Most Finals Appearances	India	4 Finals (2000, 2002, 2013, 2017)
Highest Team Score	India	331/7 vs South Africa (2002)
Lowest Team Score	United States	65 All Out vs Australia (2004)
Largest Margin of Victory (Runs)	South Africa	130 Runs vs Kenya (1998)
Most Wins in a Single Edition	Australia	4 Wins (2006)

Key Takeaways

India and Australia have dominated the Champions Trophy, each winning the title twice.

A massive 331/7 was India’s highest ever team total demonstrating the strength of their batting lineup.

The USA posted the lowest team score in the history of the tournament in 2004, when they participated only once.

Player Records

Record	Player	Achievement
Most Runs in a Single Edition	Shikhar Dhawan (India)	363 Runs (2013)
Most Runs Overall (Career)	Chris Gayle (West Indies)	791 Runs (1998–2017)
Most Wickets in a Single Edition	Jerome Taylor (WI)	13 Wickets (2006)
Most Wickets Overall (Career)	Kyle Mills (New Zealand)	28 Wickets (2002–2013)
Highest Individual Score	Nathan Astle (New Zealand)	145* vs USA (2004)
Best Bowling Figures in a Match	Farveez Maharoof (SL)	6/14 vs West Indies (2006)

Key Takeaways:

Shikhar Dhawan and Chris Gayle have been standout performers with the bat, with Dhawan setting the record for most runs in a single edition and Gayle holding the all-time run record.

Jerome Taylor’s 13 wickets in 2006 still stand as the best single-tournament haul for a bowler, while Kyle Mills is the all-time highest wicket-taker.

Nathan Astle’s stunning 145* against the USA is the highest individual score, while Farveez Maharoof’s remarkable 6/14 remains the best bowling performance in a single match.

Top Batting Performances in ICC Champions Trophy History

Batting has always played a key role in shaping the outcomes of matches in the ICC Champions Trophy. Over the years, many batsmen have produced exceptional performances, setting records that continue to stand tall in the history of the tournament.

Most Runs in a Tournament (Single Edition)

Player	Team	Runs Scored	Edition
Shikhar Dhawan	India	363	2013
Sourav Ganguly	India	348	2000
Chris Gayle	West Indies	329	2006
Mahela Jayawardene	Sri Lanka	320	2002
Adam Gilchrist	Australia	312	2004

Key Insights:

Shikhar Dhawan’s 363 runs in the 2013 tournament helped propel India to victory, and his contributions were key in establishing him as a formidable player in ICC events.

Sourav Ganguly, a legendary Indian batsman, was one of the stars of the 2000 edition, scoring 348 runs and guiding India to the final.

Highest Individual Scores in ICC Champions Trophy

Player	Team	Score	Against	Year
Nathan Astle	New Zealand	145*	USA	2004
Andy Flower	Zimbabwe	145*	India	2002
Shane Watson	Australia	136*	England	2009
Marcus Trescothick	England	119	Sri Lanka	2002
Herschelle Gibbs	South Africa	116	India	2002

Top Bowling Performances in ICC Champions Trophy History

The bowlers have had their fair share of iconic moments as well, with many unforgettable spells changing the course of matches.

Most Wickets in a Tournament (Single Edition)

Player	Team	Wickets Taken	Edition
Jerome Taylor	West Indies	13	2006
Hasan Ali	Pakistan	13	2017
Ravindra Jadeja	India	12	2013
Muttiah Muralitharan	Sri Lanka	11	2002
Mitchell Johnson	Australia	10	2009

Key Insights:

Jerome Taylor’s 13 wickets in the 2006 edition for the West Indies helped them reach the final, although they ultimately lost to Australia.

Hasan Ali’s brilliant bowling in 2017 was one of the key factors behind Pakistan’s surprise victory, as he took 13 wickets and dominated the opposition.

Best Bowling Figures in a Match

Player	Team	Figures	Against	Year
Farveez Maharoof	Sri Lanka	6/14	West Indies	2006
Mervyn Dillon	West Indies	5/29	Bangladesh	2004
Josh Hazlewood	Australia	5/31	New Zealand	2017
Shahid Afridi	Pakistan	5/11	Kenya	2004
Glenn McGrath	Australia	5/37	New Zealand	2002

Key Insights:

Farveez Maharoof’s devastating 6/14 in 2006 remains the best bowling performance in the tournament’s history, as he dismantled the West Indies’ batting lineup.

Memorable All-Round Performances

The ICC Champions Trophy has also witnessed several players who excelled with both bat and ball, leaving their mark as true all-rounders.

Best All-Round Performances

Player	Team	Batting Performance	Bowling Performance	Edition
Shane Watson	Australia	136* vs England	2 Wickets	2009
Jacques Kallis	South Africa	113* vs India	3 Wickets	2000
Chris Cairns	New Zealand	102* vs India	2 Wickets	2000
Shahid Afridi	Pakistan	67* vs India	3 Wickets	2004