The ICC Champions Trophy has seen some incredible batting performances, with teams scoring the most runs and setting new records. Whether it is the highest individual score or the highest score in the Champions Trophy, some matches have seen powerful shots that have become unforgettable. Which player holds the record for scoring the most runs in the Champions Trophy?
1. Ibrahim Zadran - 177 vs England, Lahore, 2025
Ibrahim Zadran created history by registering the highest individual score in the ICC Champions Trophy by scoring 177 against England in Lahore in a Group B match of the ICC Champions Trophy 2025. It is also the highest individual score by an Afghanistan batsman in ODIs. Batting first, Afghanistan got off to a poor start as they were bundled out at 37/3. Zadran then shared partnerships of 103 and 111 with Hashmatullah Shahidi and Mohammad Nabi to take the team to 325/7.
2. Ben Duckett - 165 vs Australia, Lahore, 2025
England opener Ben Duckett has registered the second-highest individual score by a batsman in the history of the ICC Champions Trophy by scoring 165 runs against Australia in Lahore in the ICC Champions Trophy 2025. Batting first, Duckett scored 165 runs off 143 balls with the help of 17 fours and three sixes. Duckett's score was almost half of England's total of 351 runs. Australia later achieved the target to register the highest successful run-chase in the history of the competition.
3. Nathan Astle – 145* vs USA, The Oval, 2004
Nathan Astle's 145* innings played against the United States of America (USA) at The Oval in 2004 is a memorable innings in the history of the Champions Trophy. This innings was special in many ways. Nathan Astle scored an unbeaten 145 off 151 balls. His innings included 13 fours and 6 sixes.
4. Andy Flower - 145 vs India, Colombo, 2002
Zimbabwe's great wicketkeeper batsman Andy Flower played a brilliant innings of 145 runs against India in Colombo in the Champions Trophy 2002. This brilliant innings of Andy Flower came in the second innings when his team was chasing 289 runs. He scored 145 runs in just 164 balls with the help of 13 fours. Despite his efforts, Zimbabwe lost the match by 14 runs.
5. Sourav Ganguly - 141* vs South Africa, Nairobi, 2000
Indian captain Sourav Ganguly was in his best form during the semi-final of the ICC Champions Trophy 2000 against South Africa in Nairobi. Batting first, Ganguly ripped apart the South African bowling attack, scoring 141 runs off 142 balls, including 11 fours and six sixes. He added 145 runs for the second wicket with Rahul Dravid, laying the foundation for India's first innings score of 295. India won the match by 95 runs and Ganguly was named Player of the Match for his efforts.
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