Top 10 Highest Run-Scorers in ICC Champions Trophy History: The ICC Champions Trophy is set to return in 2025, marking its first edition since 2017. Hosted by Pakistan, this highly anticipated tournament will see the world’s best teams battle for glory. Over the years, the Champions Trophy—formerly known as the ICC KnockOut—has witnessed legendary batting performances. From match-winning knocks to record-breaking runs, some players have dominated the tournament like no other.

Here’s a look at the top 10 highest run-scorers in ICC Champions Trophy history:

1. Chris Gayle (West Indies) – 791 Runs

• Matches: 17
• Innings: 17
• Highest Score: 133*
• Average: 52.73
• Strike Rate: 88.77
• 100s/50s: 3/1

Gayle was a dominant force, smashing three centuries and taking apart bowling attacks with ease.

2. Mahela Jayawardene (Sri Lanka) – 742 Runs

• Matches: 22
• Innings: 21
• Highest Score: 84*
• Average: 41.22
• Strike Rate: 84.80
• 100s/50s: 0/5

A consistent performer, Jayawardene anchored Sri Lanka’s innings in multiple editions.

3. Shikhar Dhawan (India) – 701 Runs

• Matches: 10
• Innings: 10
• Highest Score: 125
• Average: 77.88
• Strike Rate: 101.59
• 100s/50s: 3/3

Dhawan dominated the 2013 and 2017 tournaments, winning the Golden Bat twice.

4. Kumar Sangakkara (Sri Lanka) – 683 Runs

• Matches: 22
• Innings: 21
• Highest Score: 134*
• Average: 37.94
• Strike Rate: 71.36
• 100s/50s: 1/4

Sangakkara’s ability to build innings made him one of Sri Lanka’s key batters in the competition.

5. Sourav Ganguly (India) – 665 Runs

• Matches: 13
• Innings: 11
• Highest Score: 141*
• Average: 73.88
• Strike Rate: 83.12
• 100s/50s: 3/3

Ganguly led from the front with three centuries, playing a crucial role in India’s campaigns.

6. Jacques Kallis (South Africa) – 653 Runs

• Matches: 17
• Innings: 17
• Highest Score: 113*
• Average: 46.64
• Strike Rate: 77.46
• 100s/50s: 1/3

Kallis delivered key performances with both bat and ball, making him one of South Africa’s greatest all-rounders.

7. Rahul Dravid (India) – 627 Runs

• Matches: 19
• Innings: 15
• Highest Score: 76
• Average: 48.23
• Strike Rate: 73.33
• 100s/50s: 0/6

Dravid’s reliability in the middle order helped India post competitive totals throughout the tournament’s history.

8. Ricky Ponting (Australia) – 593 Runs

• Matches: 18
• Innings: 18
• Highest Score: 111*
• Average: 39.53
• Strike Rate: 76.51
• 100s/50s: 1/4

Ponting was a key figure in Australia’s Champions Trophy success, leading from the front.

9. Shivnarine Chanderpaul (West Indies) – 587 Runs

• Matches: 16
• Innings: 16
• Highest Score: 74
• Average: 53.36
• Strike Rate: 67.93
• 100s/50s: 0/5

Chanderpaul played crucial knocks, often stabilizing West Indies’ innings under pressure.

10. Sanath Jayasuriya (Sri Lanka) – 536 Runs

• Matches: 20
• Innings: 20
• Highest Score: 102*
• Average: 29.77
• Strike Rate: 88.01
• 100s/50s: 1/1

Jayasuriya’s attacking starts helped Sri Lanka set the tone in multiple editions.

These players left a lasting impact on the Champions Trophy, setting records that may be hard to break in the upcoming 2025 edition.

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