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Top 10 Highest Team Totals in ICC Champions Trophy History

The ICC Champions Trophy 2025 is set to commence on February 19, 2025, with the opening match featuring host nation Pakistan against New Zealand. The tournament, often referred to as the “mini World Cup,” has been a stage for intense cricketing battles, featuring some of the most thrilling encounters in One Day International (ODI) cricket. Over the years, the Champions Trophy has witnessed teams achieving massive totals, showcasing their batting dominance on the global stage.

In this article, we will look at the Top 10 Highest Totals in ICC Champions Trophy history, analyzing the performances that led to these high scores.

Top 10 Highest Team Totals in ICC Champions Trophy History

Team Score Opposition Venue Match Date
New Zealand 347/4 USA The Oval 10 Sep 2004
Pakistan 338/4 India The Oval 18 Jun 2017
India 331/7 South Africa Cardiff 6 Jun 2013
England 323/8 South Africa Centurion 27 Sep 2009
Sri Lanka 322/3 India The Oval 8 Jun 2017
India 321/6 Sri Lanka The Oval 8 Jun 2017
New Zealand 320/5 Pakistan National Stadium, Karachi 19 Feb 2025
India 319/3 Pakistan Birmingham 4 Jun 2017
Sri Lanka 319/8 South Africa Centurion 22 Sep 2009
South Africa 316/5 Kenya Colombo (RPS) 20 Sep 2002

Detailed Analysis of the Top 5 Highest Totals

1. New Zealand – 347/4 vs. USA (2004, The Oval)

New Zealand holds the record for the highest total in ICC Champions Trophy history, scoring 347/4 against the United States of America at The Oval in 2004. Their innings featured a dominant performance, with top-order batsmen setting a solid foundation and the middle order capitalizing in the later overs.

2. Pakistan – 338/4 vs. India (2017 Final, The Oval)

The 2017 ICC Champions Trophy final witnessed one of the most iconic performances in cricket history. Pakistan posted 338/4 against India, thanks to a breathtaking century by Fakhar Zaman. The innings laid the foundation for Pakistan’s historic title victory, as they went on to defeat India convincingly.

3. India – 331/7 vs. South Africa (2013, Cardiff)

During the 2013 ICC Champions Trophy, India showcased their batting might by scoring 331/7 against South Africa in Cardiff. The innings was built on solid partnerships and aggressive stroke play, ultimately helping India secure a crucial win.

4. England – 323/8 vs. South Africa (2009, Centurion)

England demonstrated their batting prowess in the 2009 ICC Champions Trophy, putting up 323/8 against South Africa at Centurion. A collective batting effort ensured that they set a massive target, making it one of the highest totals in the tournament’s history.

5. Sri Lanka – 322/3 vs. India (2017, The Oval)

Sri Lanka’s 322/3 against India in 2017 was a remarkable chase, showcasing their ability to build partnerships and accelerate in the death overs. The game highlighted Sri Lanka’s resilience and adaptability in high-pressure situations.

A Brief History of High-Scoring Matches in the Champions Trophy

Since its inception in 1998, the ICC Champions Trophy has provided fans with high-scoring matches, often featuring dominant batting displays. With flat pitches, short boundaries, and quality batting line-ups, the tournament has become a stage for breathtaking batting performances. Over the years, teams have pushed the limits, consistently setting new records for highest team totals in the competition.

The record for the highest total in ICC Champions Trophy history is held by New Zealand, who scored 347/4 against the U.S.A. in 2004. Other notable high scores include Pakistan’s 338/4 against India in the 2017 final and India’s 331/7 against South Africa in 2013.

Sumit Arora

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