The ICC Champions Trophy is a big cricket event held by the International Cricket Council. The tournament was began in 1998. Money from this tournament helps cricket grow in countries that don’t play Test matches and also spreads the sport around the world.

The first game of the Champions Trophy was held in Bangladesh. The tournament is played like One Day Internationals (ODIs), similar to the Cricket World Cup but with fewer teams.

Only the top eight cricket teams from around the globe can compete in the ICC Champions Trophy. This makes it a very exciting and important tournament. Every team wants to win because it’s a huge achievement.

ICC Champions Trophy Winners List

ICC Champions Trophy 1998 Final Winner: South Africa Vs West Indies

The final of the 1998 ICC Champions Trophy was a thrilling game between South Africa and the West Indies. It happened on November 1, 1998, at the Bangabandhu National Stadium in Dhaka, Bangladesh.

The West Indies won the toss and chose to bat first. They scored 245 runs, with Phil Wallace hitting 103 runs. South Africa then took their turn to bat and reached 246 runs, with six players still not out. Hansie Cronje and Mike Rindel played really well. Jacques Kallis was the standout player of both the game and the entire tournament.

ICC Champions Trophy 2000 Final Winner: New Zealand vs India

The 2000 ICC Champions Trophy final was an exciting game between New Zealand and India. It took place on October 15, 2000, at the Gymkhana Club Ground in Nairobi, Kenya.

India, led by Saurav Ganguly, batted first and scored 264 runs for 6 wickets. Ganguly played a fantastic inning, scoring 117 runs, while Sachin Tendulkar added 69 runs. New Zealand then took their turn to bat and reached 265 runs for 6 wickets, just two balls before the end.

Chris Cairns was the hero of the match, scoring 102 runs not out. His amazing performance helped New Zealand win the game. Despite a tough match, New Zealand managed to secure the victory through hard work and determination.

ICC Champions Trophy 2002 Final Winner: India Vs Sri Lanka

The 2002 ICC Champions Trophy Final between India and Sri Lanka was a memorable match, mainly because it was affected by rain. The game was played on September 29 and 30 at the R. Premadasa Stadium in Colombo.

Sri Lanka batted first and scored 222 runs for 7 wickets in 50 overs. Mahela Jayawardene made 77 runs, and Russell Arnold scored an unbeaten 56 runs.

India’s turn to bat was interrupted by rain. They had scored 38 runs for 1 wicket in 8.4 overs when the match was stopped. Because of the rain delays, both India and Sri Lanka were declared joint winners of the 2002 Champions Trophy.

ICC Champions Trophy 2004 Final Winner: West Indies Vs England

The 2004 ICC Champions Trophy Final was a thrilling cricket match between the West Indies and England. It took place on September 25, 2004, at The Oval in London.

England batted first and scored 217 runs. Marcus Trescothick was the top scorer for England with 104 runs.

The West Indies then took their turn to bat and scored 218 runs, with two players still at the crease. Ian Bradshaw played a fantastic game and earned a special award for his performance. This victory was a big moment for the West Indies, as it was their first major win in a long time.

ICC Champions Trophy 2006 Final Winner: West Indies vs Australia

On November 5, 2006, 2006 ICC Champions Trophy Final match took place in Mumbai. The West Indies scored 138 runs, but then rain stopped play. Australia needed to get 116 runs to win, and they managed to do that with 8 players still not out.

Shane Watson played a key role, scoring 57 runs without getting out, which made him the best player of the game. Chris Gayle also had a great performance throughout the tournament. Earlier, England had beaten the West Indies in another match of the tournament.

ICC Champions Trophy 2009 Final Winner: Australia Vs New Zealand

Australia and New Zealand faced off in the 2009 ICC Champions Trophy Final in South Africa. Australia came out on top, winning the match with 6 players still ready to bat.

New Zealand batted first and scored 200 runs. Martin Guptill was their top scorer with 40 runs. Australia then chased the target and reached 206 runs. Shane Watson was the star player, scoring 105 runs without getting out. He was named the best player of the match, while Ricky Ponting was the standout player of the entire tournament.

ICC Champions Trophy 2013 Final Winner: India Vs England

The 2013 ICC Champions Trophy final was held on June 23, 2013, at the Edgbaston Cricket Ground in Birmingham. India batted first and scored 129 runs for 7 wickets in their 20 overs.

Virat Kohli was the top scorer with 43 runs, and Ravindra Jadeja stayed unbeaten with 33 runs. England’s bowler Ravi Bopara did well, taking 3 wickets for 20 runs. In response, England needed 130 runs to win but ended up with 124 runs for 8 wickets.

2017 ICC Champions Trophy Final: Pakistan Vs India

The 2017 Champions Trophy final was held on June 18, 2017, in London. Pakistan had a great game, scoring 338 runs. Fakhar Zaman scored 114 runs, Azhar Ali made 59, and Mohammad Hafeez added 57 runs.

India needed 339 runs to win but had a hard time. Mohammad Amir got out the top three Indian batsmen early in the game. Hardik Pandya scored 76 runs, but it wasn’t enough.

Pakistan won by a big margin of 180 runs, marking a huge victory for them. It was a special moment in their cricket history as they claimed the Champions Trophy.

ICC Champions Trophy Winners List (1998-2024)

The ICC Champions Trophy has had many exciting finals over the years. Here’s a list of the winners from the 9 matches that have been played so far:

YearWinnerOpponentFinal Score
1998South AfricaWest IndiesSouth Africa 245/6 – West Indies 244
2000New ZealandIndiaNew Zealand 265/6 – India 264/6
2002India & Sri Lanka (Joint Winners)Sri Lanka 222/7 – India 38/1 (Final washed out)
2004West IndiesEnglandWest Indies 218/8 – England 217
2006AustraliaWest IndiesAustralia 116/2 – West Indies 138
2009Australia (2nd title)New ZealandAustralia 206/4 – New Zealand 200/9
2013India (2nd title)EnglandIndia 129/7 – England 124/8
2017PakistanIndiaPakistan 338/4 – India 158
2025Scheduled to be held in Pakistan

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