Champions Trophy Related GK Questions for Govt Exams

The ICC Champions Trophy is one of the most prestigious cricket tournaments organized by the International Cricket Council (ICC). This tournament is often regarded as the mini-World Cup and has witnessed some of the most thrilling moments in cricket history. Here are some essential Champions Trophy GK questions that will help aspirants preparing for government exams, especially those related to sports and current affairs.

Champions Trophy Related GK Questions for Govt Exams

Q1. When was the ICC Champions Trophy first held?
A. 1995
B. 1998
C. 2000
D. 2002

Q2. Which country has won the most ICC Champions Trophy titles?
A. Australia
B. India
C. South Africa
D. Pakistan

Q3. Which team won the ICC Champions Trophy 2017?
A. India
B. England
C. Pakistan
D. South Africa

Q4. What was the original name of the ICC Champions Trophy?
A. ICC Trophy
B. ICC KnockOut Trophy
C. ICC Cup
D. ICC Mini World Cup

Q5. Which two teams played in the final of the 1998 Champions Trophy?
A. India & South Africa
B. India & Pakistan
C. Australia & Pakistan
D. South Africa & West Indies

Q6. How many teams compete in the ICC Champions Trophy?
A. 8
B. 10
C. 12
D. 16

Q7. Which country hosted the ICC Champions Trophy 2013?
A. India
B. England
C. Australia
D. South Africa

Q8. Which bowler has the most wickets in ICC Champions Trophy history?
A. Lasith Malinga
B. Shane Bond
C. Kyle Mills
D. Zaheer Khan

Q9. Which country will host the ICC Champions Trophy 2025?
A. India
B. Australia
C. England
D. Pakistan

Q10. What is the format of the ICC Champions Trophy?
A. T20
B. Test
C. ODI
D. Mixed

Solutions

1. B. 1998 – The first ICC Champions Trophy (then ICC KnockOut Trophy) was held in Dhaka, Bangladesh.
2. A. Australia – Australia has won the tournament twice (2006, 2009).
3. C. Pakistan – Pakistan won their first title in 2017, defeating India in the final.
4. B. ICC KnockOut Trophy – It was renamed the ICC Champions Trophy in 2002.
5. D. South Africa & West Indies – South Africa won by 3 wickets in the final.
6. A. 8 – The top 8 teams in ICC ODI rankings qualify.
7. B. England – The 2013 edition was hosted by England, and India won the tournament.
8. C. Kyle Mills – New Zealand’s Kyle Mills holds the record for most wickets in Champions Trophy history.
9. D. Pakistan – Pakistan is set to host the ICC Champions Trophy 2025.
10. C. ODI – The tournament follows the One-Day International (ODI) format (50 overs per innings).