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List of ICC Champions Trophy Winners

The ICC Champions Trophy winners list holds the "Mini World Cup" tournament, which operates under the title ICC Champions Trophy. Established in 1998, the tournament comprises ODIs in which nations from different continents play against each other. Time has brought structural alterations and changing status to this event, making it a prominent fixture on the cricket schedule.

Origin and Development

The competition launched in 1998 and used a basic knockout format under the original name of ICC KnockOut. The purpose of fundraising activities focused on developing cricket within nations that did not play test cricket. In 2002, the ICC changed the tournament name to Champions Trophy while creating a round-robin format and knockout rounds to exploit its possibilities better. This modification was done to deliver teams' extended playing minutes alongside creating better spectator experiences.

List of Winners and Runner-Up by Chronology

Here is the list of the ICC Champions Trophy Winners till date.

The Triumph of South Africa in 1998

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1. South Africa was the winner.

2. West Indies came in second.

3. Bangabandhu National Stadium in Dhaka, Bangladesh, is the final location.

4. Match Summary: In an exciting match, South Africa defeated the West Indies by four wickets after chasing down their 245-run total of 248/6 in 47 overs.

2000: The inaugural ICC Trophy for New Zealand

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1. New Zealand won.

2. India came in second.

3. Nairobi Gymkhana Club in Nairobi, Kenya, is the last location.

4. Match Summary: By successfully pursuing India's 264/6, reaching 265/6 in 49.4 overs, and winning by four wickets, New Zealand won their first major ICC title.

Rain-Related Shared Honors in 2002

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1. Sri Lanka and India were the winners.

2. Final Location: Colombo, Sri Lanka's R. Premadasa Stadium

3. Match Summary: Both teams were proclaimed equal victors after the final was twice cancelled due to heavy rain.

2004: The Resurgence of the West Indies

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1. The West Indies won.

2. England came in second.

3. Last Location: London, England's The Oval

4. Match Summary: West Indies won by two wickets after chasing down England's score of 217 in a thrilling finale, hitting 218/8 in 48.5 overs.

Australia's Dominance Begins in 2006

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1. Australia was the winner.

2. West Indies came in second.

3. Last Location: Mumbai, India's Brabourne Stadium

4. Match Summary: Australia demonstrated their superiority by limiting the West Indies to 138 runs and efficiently pursuing the mark. They won by eight wickets with a score of 116/2 in 28.1 overs (D/L method).

Australia Retained the Title in 2009

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1. Australia was the winner.

2. New Zealand came in second.

3. Last Location: Centurion, South Africa's SuperSport Park

4. Match Summary: Australia maintained their dominance by pursuing New Zealand's 200/9, reaching 206/4 in 45.2 overs and winning by six wickets.

India's Second Title in 2013

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1. India was the winner.

2. England came in second.

3. The final location is Birmingham, England's Edgbaston Cricket Ground.

4. encounter Summary: India scored 129/7 and effectively defended it, holding England to 124/8 and winning by five runs in a rain-affected encounter that was cut to 20 overs each side.

Pakistan's Historic Victory in 2017

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1. Pakistan was the winner.

2. India came in second.

3. Last Location: London, England's The Oval

4. Match Summary: Pakistan put up an outstanding display, scoring 338/4 and dismissing India for 158 in 30.3 overs to win by a commanding 180 runs.

India's Hat-Trick of Titles in 2025

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1. India was the winner.

2. New Zealand came in second.

3. The last location is Dubai International Cricket Stadium in Dubai, United Arab Emirates.

4. Match Summary: India earned their third Champions Trophy championship after chasing New Zealand's 251 runs, earning 252/6 with nine balls to spare and winning by four wickets.

Notable Records and Highlights

1. The Triple Triumph: India is the most successful team in the tournament's history, winning three trophies in 2002 (shared), 2013, and 2025. citeturn0search18

2. Australia's Back-to-Back Victories: Australia's back-to-back victories in 2006 and 2009 highlight their supremacy in the middle of the 2000s.

3. Pakistan's First Victory: With a dominant performance against bitter rivals India, Pakistan won the Champions Trophy for the first time in 2017.

4. Shared Trophy: Because bad weather interrupted the final twice, India and Sri Lanka shared the trophy in the 2002 edition, which is still unusual.

Structure & Format of the Tournament

Several format adjustments have been made to the Champions Trophy:

1. In 1998 and 2000, teams were eliminated after just one loss in a direct knockout format.

2. Starting in 2002, a round-robin phase, followed by semi-finals and a final, was added to guarantee that teams played several games.

3. Participating Teams: Every country that played in the Tests participated. Starting in 2009, only the top eight teams in the ICC ODI rankings were invited to improve the competition's quality.

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