The Champions Trophy brings together the best international cricketers, making every run valuable. Scoring a century in this tournament demands a deep understanding of the game, as the competition is fierce and every match matters to qualify for the knockout stages. From a team's perspective, a century in the Champions Trophy can lay the foundation for a winning strategy. It often sets the tone for others in the lineup, making it easier for the team to build partnerships and reach the desired score. A century can also be a key factor in the outcome of a match, influencing the result of a tight contest. Overall, a century in the Champions Trophy is a testament to a player's consistency and ability to perform on the big stage.
Who has the most centuries in the ICC Champions Trophy?
As of February 2025, former Indian opener Shikhar Dhawan holds the record for the most centuries in the ICC Champions Trophy, according to ESPNcricinfo. Dhawan scored three centuries across the 2013 and 2017 editions of the tournament.
He scored his first century on June 6, 2013, during his Champions Trophy debut against South Africa in Cardiff, where he made 114 runs off 94 balls. Just five days later, on June 11, 2013, he struck another century against the West Indies at The Oval, scoring 102 off 107 balls. This feat made him one of only five cricketers to record consecutive centuries in the history of the Champions Trophy. On June 8, 2017, at The Oval, Dhawan notched up his third century in Champions Trophy history, scoring a personal best of 125 runs from 128 deliveries in the tournament.
Over the course of two editions, he featured in 10 matches and amassed 701 runs with an impressive batting average of 77.88. His aggressive approach was also highlighted by 79 boundaries and eight sixes, maintaining a strike rate of 101.59. In addition to his three centuries, Dhawan also registered three fifties, making him the highest run-scorer for India in the history of the Champions Trophy.
List of top 10 batsmen with the most centuries in the ICC Champions Trophy
According to ESPN Cricinfo, the leading ten players with the highest number of centuries in the ICC Champions Trophy are as follows:
| Players | Tenure | Matches | Innings | Total Runs Scored | 100 | 50 | Highest Score | Average | Strike Rate |
| Shikhar Dhawan (IND) | 2013-2017 | 10 | 10 | 701 | 3 | 3 | 125 | 77.88 | 101.59 |
| Herschelle Gibbs (SA) | 2002-2009 | 10 | 10 | 460 | 3 | 1 | 116* | 51.11 | 85.50 |
| Sourav Ganguly (IND) | 1998-2004 | 13 | 11 | 665 | 3 | 3 | 141* | 73.88 | 83.12 |
| Chris Gayle (WI) | 2002-2013 | 17 | 17 | 791 | 3 | 1 | 133* | 52.73 | 88.77 |
| Saeed Anwar (PAK) | 2000-2002 | 4 | 4 | 289 | 2 | 1 | 105* | 144.50 | 77.89 |
| Upul Tharanga (SL) | 2006-2017 | 7 | 7 | 377 | 2 | 2 | 110 | 53.85 | 77.25 |
| Marcus Trescothick (ENG) | 2000-2004 | 8 | 8 | 421 | 2 | 2 | 119 | 52.62 | 85.74 |
| Shane Watson (AUS) | 2002-2013 | 17 | 15 | 453 | 2 | 2 | 136* | 41.18 | 82.81 |
| Shahriar Nafees (BAN) | 2006-2006 | 3 | 3 | 166 | 1 | _ | 123* | 83.00 | 66.13 |
| Ben Stokes (ENG) | 2017-2017 | 4 | 3 | 184 | 1 | _ | 102 | 92.00 | 81.41 |
FAQs on ICC Champions Trophy
A. Both Australia and India have claimed the ICC Champions Trophy twice, as of February 2025.
A. Pakistan has won the Champions Trophy once in 2017.
A. Yes, the ICC Champions Trophy is played in the 50-over format.
A. Yes, Mitchell Starc has withdrawn from Australia's squad for the ICC Champions Trophy for personal reasons.
A. Virat Kohli has scored 529 runs in the ICC Champions Trophy across 13 matches, as per ESPN Cricinfo.
