7 Highest Individual Scores in Champions Trophy History

Feb 22, 2025, 12:28 IST
Aditya Pimpale

7. Shane Watson – 136 vs England (2009)

Watson’s unbeaten 136 powered Australia to a dominant victory over England in the 2009 Champions Trophy final.

6. Sachin Tendulkar – 141 vs Australia (1998)

Tendulkar’s 141 off 128 balls was instrumental in India’s win against Australia in the quarter-finals of the inaugural 1998 tournament at the Bangabandhu National Stadium in Dhaka.

5. Graeme Smith – 141 vs England (2009)

Smith played a crucial 141-run innings for South Africa against England in the 2009 Champions Trophy.

4. Sourav Ganguly – 141 vs South Africa (2000)

Ganguly’s undefeated 141 guided India to victory over South Africa in the semi-finals at the Gymkhana Club Ground in Nairobi in 2000.

3. Andy Flower – 145 vs India (2002)

Flower scored 145 runs from 164 deliveries for Zimbabwe against India at the R. Premadasa Stadium in Colombo during the 2002 edition.

2. Nathan Astle – 145 vs USA (2004)

Astle’s unbeaten 145 off 151 balls against the United States at The Oval in 2004 remains the highest individual score in the tournament’s history.

1. Ben Duckett – 165 vs Australia (2025)

Playing against Australia in their opening match of the Champions Trophy 2025, Ben Duckett broke the previous record held by Nathan Astle. He broke the record in 130 balls which was also his sixth ODI ton.

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