The ICC Champions Trophy has seen some incredible batting performances, with teams scoring most runs and setting new records. Whether it is about the highest individual score in Champions Trophy or the highest total score, some matches had powerful hits that became unforgettable.
But which team has scored the most runs in a single game? And which player is the record holder for the highest scorer in Champions Trophy? Let’s discover the highest total ever and other unbroken records in the Champions Trophy.
Highest Team Score in Champions Trophy by a Team
The record for the highest team score in Champions Trophy is 347/4 scored by New Zealand in the 2004 tournament held in Oval, England. In the second match of the tournament, New Zealand played against the USA, winning with a record-breaking margin of 210 runs.
The USA delivered a disappointing performance, being all out for just 137 runs. Nathan Astle was named player of the match with a record-breaking individual score of 145* off 151 balls, while Jacob Oram completely dismantled the USA’s batting order with his impressive bowling figures of 36/5.
List of Highest Total Score in Champions Trophy –
Team | Highest Score | Against | Year | Ground |
New Zealand | 347-4 | USA | 2004 | The Oval |
Pakistan | 338-4 | India | 2017 | The Oval |
India | 331-7 | South Africa | 2013 | Cardiff |
England | 323-8 | South Africa | 2009 | Centurion |
Sri Lanka | 322-3 | India | 2017 | The Oval |
India | 321-6 | Sri Lanka | 2017 | The Oval |
India | 319-3 | Pakistan | 2017 | Birmingham |
Sri Lanka | 319-8 | South Africa | 2009 | Centurion |
South Africa | 316-5 | Kenya | 2002 | Colombo |
New Zealand | 315-7 | Sri Lanka | 2009 | Johannesburg |
Highest Individual Score in Champions Trophy
The highest individual score in the Champions Trophy is 145 not out, scored by Nathan Astle in 2004 off 151 balls. The match was between the United States and New Zealand, where later scored 347 runs, aided by Astle’s record-breaking innings. The century by Astle includes 13 fours and 6 sixes with a strike rate of 96.02.
Nathan Astle is followed by A Flower (145 off 164) of Zimbabwe, Sourav Gaungly (141* off 142), Sachin Tendulkar (141 off 128), etc. All these batsmen demonstrate determination and exceptional performances to achieve the highest individual score in the Champions Trophy.
Top 10 Highest Individual Score in Champions Trophy –
Player | Team | Runs | Balls | Year | Against |
Nathan Astle | New Zealand | 145* | 151 | 2004 | USA |
Andy Flower | Zimbabwe | 145 | 164 | 2002 | India |
Sourav Ganguly | India | 141* | 142 | 2000 | South Africa |
Sachin Tendulkar | India | 141 | 128 | 1998 | Australia |
Graeme Smith | South Africa | 141 | 134 | 2009 | England |
Shane Watson | Australia | 136* | 132 | 2009 | England |
Kumar Sangakkara | Sri Lanka | 134* | 135 | 2013 | England |
Chris Gayle | West Indies | 133* | 135 | 2006 | South Africa |
Joe Root | England | 133* | 129 | 2017 | Bangladesh |
Avishka Gunawardene | Sri Lanka | 132 | 146 | 2000 | West Indies |
These are the highest individual and team scores in Champions Trophy. All eyes are now on the upcoming Champions Trophy 2025, where world-class players like Virat Kohli, Rahmanullah Gurbaz, Shubman Gill, Joe Root, etc will showcase their talent and set new records.
The 2025 edition is scheduled to start from 19th February and the final will be played on 9th March. This is the first time when Pakistan is going to host the Champions Trophy. Pakistan is the defending champion of the trophy, having won it in the Champions Trophy 2017 by defeating India in the final.
Teams in Champions Trophy 2025
As previously, there are a total of 8 teams participating in the Champions Trophy which are divided into two groups – Group A and Group B.
Group A Teams: India, Pakistan, Bangladesh, and New Zealand
Group B: Afghanistan, England, Australia, and South Africa