The ICC Champions Trophy is regarded as the second-most prestigious ODI cricket tournament after the 50-over World Cup.
Organized by the International Cricket Council (ICC), the tournament was first held in 1998 in Bangladesh.
Initially known as the ICC KnockOut Trophy due to its knockout format, the inaugural edition saw South Africa emerge as the first-ever champions after defeating the West Indies in the final.
The initial editions of the Champions Trophy were hosted by ICC Associate member nations to promote cricket in these regions, with Kenya hosting the tournament in 2000.
From the 2002 edition onward, the tournament was rebranded as the ICC Champions Trophy and also became known as the “Mini World Cup” due to a revised format.
Starting in 2002, the competition adopted a round-robin stage followed by knockout matches, including the semi-finals and final.
Since the 2009 edition, only the top eight ODI teams, determined by ICC rankings on a pre-set qualification cutoff date, have participated in the tournament.
The tournament’s competitive nature is highlighted by the fact that seven different teams have claimed the Champions Trophy title across its nine editions.
ICC Champions Trophy: Past Winners and Runners-up
Here’s a table of ICC Champions Trophy winners:
| Year | Winners | Runners-up | Hosts |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1998 | South Africa | West Indies | Bangladesh |
| 2000 | New Zealand | India | Kenya |
| 2002 | Sri Lanka & India | – | Sri Lanka |
| 2004 | West Indies | England | England |
| 2006 | Australia | West Indies | India |
| 2009 | Australia | New Zealand | South Africa |
| 2013 | India | England | England & Wales |
| 2017 | Pakistan | India | England & Wales |
| 2025 | India | New Zealand | Pakistan & UAE |
India is the most successful team in Champions Trophy history, having clinched the title three times.
Their first triumph came in 2002 when they were declared joint winners with Sri Lanka after the final was washed out on consecutive days. India later secured outright victories in 2013 and 2025, defeating England and New Zealand in the finals, respectively.
Australia remains the only team to successfully defend the title, winning back-to-back editions in 2006 and 2009.
Other teams that have lifted the prestigious 50-over tournament include New Zealand, Pakistan, and the West Indies.
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