Champions Trophy Winner List, India Claimed its third Title in 2025

Champions Trophy 2025, saw India claim its third title, surpassing Australia as the tournament’s most successful team, Let’s look at the Champions Trophy winners list from 1998 to 2025, along with key statistics, records, and India’s remarkable journey.

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The ICC Champions Trophy is one of the most prestigious tournaments in international cricket. Often dubbed the “Mini World Cup,” it features the world’s top cricketing nations competing for glory. Since its inception in 1998, the tournament has produced thrilling encounters, record-breaking performances, and historic victories.

The latest edition, Champions Trophy 2025, saw India claim its third title, surpassing Australia as the tournament’s most successful team. Let’s look at the Champions Trophy winners list from 1998 to 2025, along with key statistics, records, and India’s remarkable journey.

ICC Champions Trophy Winners List (1998-2025)

Year	Host(s)	Winner(s)	Result	Runner-Up
1998	Bangladesh	South Africa	Won by 4 wickets	West Indies
2000	Kenya	New Zealand	Won by 4 wickets	India
2002	Sri Lanka	India & Sri Lanka (Joint Winners)	Final washed out	–
2004	England	West Indies	Won by 2 wickets	England
2006	India	Australia	Won by 8 wickets (D/L)	West Indies
2009	South Africa	Australia	Won by 6 wickets	New Zealand
2013	England	India	Won by 5 runs	England
2017	England	Pakistan	Won by 180 runs	India
2025	Pakistan	India	Won by 4 wickets	New Zealand

India’s ICC Champions Trophy Record

India has been one of the most dominant teams in the ICC Champions Trophy, winning the title three times (2002, 2013, 2025) and reaching the final five times. Here’s a closer look at India’s performances in the tournament:

1. ICC Champions Trophy 2002 (Joint Winners)

Final: India vs Sri Lanka
Venue: Colombo, Sri Lanka
Result: Match washed out, both teams declared joint winners.
Captain: Sourav Ganguly
Key Players: Virender Sehwag, Zaheer Khan

2. ICC Champions Trophy 2013 (Champions)

Final: India vs England
Venue: Birmingham, England
Result: India won by 5 runs
Captain: MS Dhoni
Key Players: Shikhar Dhawan (Golden Bat), Ravindra Jadeja (Golden Ball)

3. ICC Champions Trophy 2025 (Champions)

Final: India vs New Zealand
Venue: Dubai, UAE
Result: India won by 4 wickets
Captain: Rohit Sharma
Key Players: Rohit Sharma (76 runs), Kuldeep Yadav (2/40)

Champions Trophy 2025: Records and Key Statistics

Most Champions Trophy Titles

Team	Titles Won	Years Won
India	3	2002, 2013, 2025
Australia	2	2006, 2009
Pakistan	1	2017
South Africa	1	1998
New Zealand	1	2000
West Indies	1	2004

Most Final Appearances

Team	Final Appearances	Years
India	5	2000, 2002, 2013, 2017, 2025
Australia	2	2006, 2009
Pakistan	2	2004, 2017
New Zealand	3	2000, 2009, 2025
England	3	2004, 2013, 2017

Champions Trophy 2025: India’s Road to Victory

India’s third Champions Trophy title came in style as they remained unbeaten throughout the tournament. Here’s a breakdown of their campaign:

Group Stage

India vs England: India won by 7 wickets
India vs South Africa: India won by 35 runs
India vs Pakistan: India won by 6 wickets

Semi-Final: India vs Australia

Result: India won by 5 wickets
Top Performers: Virat Kohli (82 runs), Jasprit Bumrah (3/42)

Final: India vs New Zealand

Result: India won by 4 wickets
Top Performers: Rohit Sharma (76 runs), Kuldeep Yadav (2/40)

Key Facts About the ICC Champions Trophy

India is the only team to win the tournament three times (2002, 2013, 2025).
Australia won the tournament twice (2006, 2009).
The 2002 final between India and Sri Lanka was washed out, leading to joint winners.
India has appeared in five Champions Trophy finals (2000, 2002, 2013, 2017, 2025).
Highest team total: New Zealand scored 362/6 against South Africa in the 2025 semi-final.
Highest run chase: Australia chased 356/5 vs. England in the 2025 edition.
Highest individual score: Ibrahim Zadran (Afghanistan) scored 177 against England in the 2025 group stage.

Conclusion

The ICC Champions Trophy has produced some of the most memorable moments in cricket history. With India’s victory in 2025, they now hold the record for the most titles (3), surpassing Australia. As cricket fans eagerly await the next edition, the Champions Trophy continues to be a tournament of high stakes, thrilling encounters, and unforgettable performances.