ICC Champions Trophy (1998-2017) – Complete History & Records

The ICC Champions Trophy is one of the most prestigious tournaments in international cricket, second only to the ICC Cricket World Cup. Often referred to as the “Mini World Cup,” the tournament featured the top-ranked teams in ODI cricket competing for the title. The Champions Trophy was held from 1998 to 2017, after which it was replaced by the ICC World Test Championship.

What is the ICC Champions Trophy?

The ICC Champions Trophy was introduced in 1998 to generate revenue and promote cricket worldwide. Initially, it was known as the ICC KnockOut Tournament, and in 2002, it was renamed the ICC Champions Trophy.

• It was held in the One Day International (ODI) format.
• The tournament featured the top-ranked teams in world cricket.
• It was played every two to four years, depending on the ICC schedule.
• The last edition was held in 2017, after which it was discontinued.

ICC Champions Trophy Winners List (1998-2017)

Below is the complete list of Champions Trophy winners year-wise from 1998 to 2017:

Champions Trophy Winner List Year-Wise

Last Champions Trophy Winner – 2017

The last ICC Champions Trophy was played in 2017, hosted by England and Wales. The final was a historic clash between arch-rivals India and Pakistan at The Oval, London.

Champions Trophy 2017 Final Highlights

• Winner: Pakistan
• Runner-up: India
• Final Score: Pakistan – 338/4 (50 overs), India – 158 all out (30.3 overs)
• Man of the Match: Fakhar Zaman (114 runs off 106 balls)
• Player of the Tournament: Hasan Ali (13 wickets)

Pakistan secured a dominant 180-run victory, marking their first-ever Champions Trophy win.

Records & Stats – ICC Champions Trophy History

Most Successful Teams

• Australia – 2 titles (2006, 2009)
• India – 2 titles (2002*, 2013)
• South Africa – 1 title (1998)
• New Zealand – 1 title (2000)
• Sri Lanka – 1 title (2002*)
• West Indies – 1 title (2004)
• Pakistan – 1 title (2017)

(India & Sri Lanka were joint winners in 2002.)

Most Runs in Champions Trophy History

Most Wickets in Champions Trophy History

T20 Champions Trophy – A New Beginning?

While the ICC Champions Trophy was discontinued after 2017, there has been talk of introducing a T20 Champions Trophy in the future. The ICC plans to bring back the tournament, possibly in the T20 format, in 2025.

Upcoming ICC Champions Trophy 2025

• Format: Likely T20 (not confirmed yet)
• Host: Pakistan (as per ICC’s future tour program)
• Teams: Expected to feature top 8 T20 teams

If reintroduced, the T20 Champions Trophy could bring back the excitement of this elite cricketing tournament!