The ICC Champions Trophy has seen some of the best batting performances in cricket history. Over the years, several players have delivered record-breaking innings, etching their names in the tournament’s hall of fame.
Below, we highlight the top individual scores in Champions Trophy history, showcasing the best batting performances in the prestigious tournament.
Highest Individual Scores in Champions Trophy History
4. Andy Flower – 145 vs India (2002)
A Flower 145 vs India Champions Trophy remains one of the most extraordinary innings in the history of this tournament. He played for Zimbabwe against India in Colombo (RPS) during the 2002 Champions Trophy. His brilliant innings of 145 off 164 balls, full of 13 boundaries, marked his class of batting. At a relatively slow strike rate of 88.41, it provided the spine for Zimbabwe to come up with a competitive total.
3. Nathan Astle – 145* v U.S.A (2004)
NJ Astle smashed an unbeaten 145 off 151 balls against the U.S.A. at The Oval in 2004, and this remained the record in the Champions Trophy until 2025, when the record was broken by English Batsman Ben Duckett against Australia. His innings, featuring 13 fours and 6 sixes, helped New Zealand dominate the game. His remarkable knock remains one of the most runs in a single Champions Trophy match by a New Zealand batter, further solidifying his reputation as a big-match player.
2. Ben Duckett – 165 vs Australia (2025)
On 22 February 2025 in Lahore, Ben Duckett produced a masterpiece that lit up the tournament. The left-hander smashed 165 off 143 deliveries, carving 17 fours and 3 sixes with effortless timing and fearless intent. His sparkling innings powered England to a mammoth 351/8, the highest total of the competition at that stage. Although Australia chased it down in a thriller, Duckett’s knock was pure class and cemented its place as one of the standout moments of the Champions Trophy.
1. Ibrahim Zadran – 177 vs England (2025)
At the Gaddafi Stadium in Lahore on 26 February 2025, Ibrahim Zadran played the innings of his life. The Afghan opener struck a majestic 177 from 146 balls, peppered with 12 crisp boundaries and 6 towering sixes. Calm under pressure yet ruthless when it mattered, Zadran carried Afghanistan to 325/7 and gave his team belief against the defending champions. England fought hard, but fell 8 runs short, leaving Zadran’s knock to be remembered as one of the finest ever seen in the Champions Trophy.
Also Read |Â ICC Champions Trophy winners list (1998-2025)
Conclusions
The Champions Trophy’s highest scores list is a testimonial to batting brilliance in the tournament over the years. These performances, starting from the fastest centuries in the Champions Trophy, and most fours in a Champions Trophy innings, provide cricket fans across the globe with unforgettable moments.
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Last Updated on August 25, 2025
