The article highlights the top 8 batsmen with the highest scores in Champions Trophy finals. It showcases remarkable individual performances where players played pivotal roles in their team’s success or near victories, with standout innings helping to shape the outcomes of these memorable matches in the tournament’s history.
8. Philo Alphonso Wallace (1998)
In the 1998 Champions Trophy final, West Indies set a target of 245 runs after batting first. Philo Wallace was the standout performer for the West Indies, scoring an impressive 103 runs with 11 fours and 5 sixes. Despite Wallace’s brilliant century, South Africa chased down the total with four wickets remaining. Hansie Cronje played a crucial role in South Africa’s victory, contributing 61 runs as the team secured the win.
7. Sourav ganguly (2000)
The 2000 Champions Trophy final, held in Nairobi, saw New Zealand defeat India by four wickets. India set a target of 265 runs, finishing with 264/6 in 50 overs. Captain Sourav Ganguly starred with a brilliant 117 runs, supported by Sachin Tendulkar’s 69.
In reply, Chris Cairns delivered a match-winning performance for New Zealand, scoring an unbeaten 102* runs. His powerful innings guided New Zealand to victory, as they successfully chased down the target.
6. Mahela Jayawardene (2002)
The 2002 Champions Trophy final between Sri Lanka and India in Colombo was abandoned due to rain. Before the interruption, Sri Lanka batted first, posting 222/7 in 50 overs. Mahela Jayawardene top-scored with 77 runs, while Russell Arnold contributed an unbeaten 56*.
In response, India were 38/1 in 8.4 overs before the rain halted play, resulting in no result for the match.
5. Marcus Trescothick (2004)
The 2004 Champions Trophy final between England and West Indies at The Oval saw West Indies win by two wickets. England batted first, posting 217 runs, with Marcus Trescothick scoring a brilliant 104 runs, including 14 fours.
In reply, Shivnarine Chanderpaul contributed 47 runs, guiding West Indies to victory with two wickets remaining.
4. Shane watson (2006)
The 2006 Champions Trophy final between Australia and West Indies at Brabourne Stadium saw West Indies struggle, posting only 138 runs. Australia easily chased the target, losing just two wickets. Shane Watson played a key role, scoring an unbeaten 57 runs with four fours, earning praise for his solid innings.
3. Shane watson (2009)
In the 2009 Champions Trophy final, Shane Watson delivered another stellar performance, scoring an unbeaten 105 runs against New Zealand to guide Australia to victory. New Zealand batted first, posting 200 runs. Australia comfortably chased the target, winning by 6 wickets. Cameron White also contributed with 62 runs.
2. Virat Kohli (2013)
The 2013 Champions Trophy final between India and England was shortened to 20 overs per side due to rain. India batted first, scoring 129/7, with Virat Kohli contributing 43 runs and Ravindra Jadeja adding an unbeaten 33. In reply, England could only manage 124/8, and India won by 5 runs.
1. Fakhar zaman (2017)
In the 2017 Champions Trophy final, Pakistan defeated India by 180 runs. Fakhar Zaman starred with 114 runs off 106 balls, leading Pakistan to a total of 338/4 in 50 overs. India was dismissed for just 158 runs, giving Pakistan a dominant victory.
