The ICC Champions Trophy, formerly the ICC Knockout, is a distinguished cricket tournament featuring the top eight-ranked teams globally, conducted by the International Cricket Council. Its inaugural tournament took place in Bangladesh in 1998, where South Africa triumphed over the West Indies in the final. Initially held biennially, the event switched to a quadrennial format after the 2009 edition.
The ninth edition of the ICC Champions Trophy will unfold from February 19 to March 9, 2025, spanning across venues in both Pakistan and the UAE. In Pakistan, matches will be held at the National Bank Stadium in Karachi, Gaddafi Stadium in Lahore, and Rawalpindi Stadium in Rawalpindi. In the UAE, the Dubai International Cricket Stadium will host a selection of games. This tournament marks the return of the Champions Trophy after an eight-year gap, with the previous edition taking place in 2017 in England and Wales.
What is the lowest score in the ICC Champions Trophy?
As of February 2025, the United States holds the record for the lowest total in a Champions Trophy match, scoring just 65 runs before losing all wickets in 24 overs of the allotted 50 overs. This innings occurred on September 13, 2004, at The Rose Bowl in Southampton, during a match against Australia, as reported by ESPN Cricinfo.
The match began with the Australian team winning the toss and opting to field first. The U.S. innings struggled against the Australian bowling attack, ultimately being dismissed for just 65 runs in 24 overs. Steve Massiah was the top scorer for the U.S., contributing 23 runs off 42 balls. Australian bowlers Michael Kasprowicz and Jason Gillespie both delivered impressive performances, claiming four wickets each. In response, Australia chased down the target in a dominant fashion, reaching the required total in just 7.5 overs to win by 9 wickets. Michael Kasprowicz was named Player of the Match. In addition to the U.S., other top teams with the lowest totals in the ICC Champions Trophy include Bangladesh, West Indies, Pakistan, Netherlands, Zimbabwe, etc.
List of top-10 lowest scores in the ICC Champions Trophy
Here are the top 10 lowest team scores recorded in ICC Champions Trophy's history, as reported by ESPN Cricinfo:
| Date | Teams | Score | Overs | Run Rate | Innings | Opponents | Result | Ground |
| 13 Sep 2004 | U.S.A. | 65 | 24 | 2.70 | First | Australia | Lost | Southampton |
| 23 Sep 2002 | Bangladesh | 77 | 19.3 | 3.94 | Second | New Zealand | Lost | Colombo (SSC) |
| 14 Oct 2006 | West Indies | 80 | 30.4 | 2.60 | First | Sri Lanka | Lost | Brabourne |
| 8 Oct 2006 | Zimbabwe | 85 | 30.1 | 2.81 | First | West Indies | Lost | Ahmedabad |
| 16 Sep 2002 | Netherlands | 86 | 29.3 | 2.91 | Second | Sri Lanka | Lost | Colombo (RPS) |
| 27 Oct 2006 | Pakistan | 89 | 25 | 3.56 | Second | South Africa | Lost | Mohali |
| 12 Sep 2004 | Bangladesh | 93 | 31.3 | 2.95 | First | South Africa | Lost | Birmingham |
| 14 Sep 2004 | Kenya | 94 | 32 | 2.93 | First | Pakistan | Lost | Birmingham |
| 16 Oct 2006 | South Africa | 108 | 34.1 | 3.16 | Second | New Zealand | Lost | Brabourne |
| 15 Oct 2006 | England | 125 | 37 | 3.37 | First | India | Lost | Jaipur |
FAQs on ICC Champions Trophy
A. Due to security concerns, India will not play their 2025 Champions Trophy matches in Pakistan, with their games moved to Dubai.
A. The winners of the 2025 ICC Men's Champions Trophy will receive US$2.24 million (Rs 19.45 crore) along with the trophy on March 9, as per ICC's official website.
A. Rohit Sharma is the captain of India squad in Champions Trophy 2025.
A. Jasprit Bumrah would not participate in the 2025 ICC Champions Trophy due to a lower back injury.
A. The 2025 ICC Champions Trophy will follow the 50-over format for each match.
