The ICC Champions Trophy, often referred to as the (mini World Cup), has seen some of the highest team scores in ODI cricket. Since its inception in 1998, the tournament has seen high-scoring matches where teams put up their best performances. The ICC Champions Trophy has seen many high-scoring matches where teams displayed exceptional batting. In 2025, England now holds the record for the highest total against Australia with 351/8
5. India – 331/7 vs South Africa, 2013
In the opening match of the ICC Champions Trophy 2013, India faced South Africa at Sophia Gardens, Cardiff on June 6, 2013. India scored a mammoth 331/7 in their 50 overs. Batting first, the top-order pair of Rohit Sharma (65) and Shikhar Dhawan (114) laid the foundation for a big score. Ravindra Jadeja later scored 47 runs off 29 balls. India won the match by 26 runs and Shikhar Dhawan was named Player of the Match.
4. Pakistan – 338/4 vs India, 2017
In the final of the ICC Champions Trophy 2017, Pakistan faced India at the Oval on 18 June 2017. Pakistan scored a strong 338/4 in 50 overs, with opener Fakhar Zaman scoring 114 runs. Fakhar shared a 128-run partnership with Azhar Ali to put Pakistan in a strong position. Pakistan won the match by 180 runs to win their first Champions Trophy title.
3. New Zealand – 347/4 vs USA, 2004
In the ICC Champions Trophy 2004, New Zealand faced USA at the Oval on 10 September 2004. New Zealand scored a strong total of 347/4 in 50 overs. Batting first, New Zealand got off to a great start with a 157-run partnership for the third wicket. Nathan Astle (145) and Scott Styris (75) opened the innings while Craig McMillan played brilliantly by scoring 64 runs in just 27 balls. New Zealand won the match by 210 runs.
2. England – 351/8 vs Australia, 2025
In the ICC Champions Trophy 2025, England faced Australia at the Gaddafi Stadium in Lahore on February 22, 2025. England scored a strong 351/8 in 50 overs. Ben Duckett's Champions Trophy record 165, Joe Root's 68 and a few other cameos helped England become the first team to cross the 350-run mark in the competition. However, the bowlers could not defend the score and Australia won the match.
1. Australia – 356/5 vs England, 2025
In the ICC Champions Trophy 2025, Australia faced England on February 22, 2025, at the Gaddafi Stadium in Lahore. Australia successfully chased England's total of 351/8, and finished at 356/5 in 47.3 overs. Despite losing early wickets, Australia successfully chased down the target, and scored 356/5 in 47.3 overs. Josh Inglis and Alex Carey shared a match-winning 146-run partnership. Australia's victory was a brilliant batting performance
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