Fascinating Facts About the ICC Champions Trophy
| Aspect | Details |
|---|---|
| Tournament Name | ICC Champions Trophy (Originally ICC Knockout Cup) |
| Inception | 1998 |
| Renamed | 2002 (from ICC Knockout Cup to ICC Champions Trophy) |
| Total Teams Participated | 13 |
| New Team in 2025 Edition | Afghanistan |
| Most Successful Teams | India and Australia (2 wins each) |
| Shared Trophy | 2002 Final (India and Sri Lanka due to rain) |
| Only Team to Defend Title | Australia (2006 and 2009) |
| Australia's Performance Post-2009 | 6 matches: 3 lost, 3 abandoned due to rain |
| First Winner | South Africa (1998) |
| New Zealand's Victories | 2000 Champions Trophy, 2021 World Test Championship |
| First Use of DRS | 2009 Champions Trophy |
| Highest Individual Score | Nathan Astle (New Zealand) - 145* vs USA (2004) |
| Highest Team Total | New Zealand - 347/4 vs USA (2004) |
| Best Bowling Performance | Farvez Maharoof (Sri Lanka) - 6/14 vs West Indies (2006) |
| Most Runs in Tournament History | Chris Gayle (West Indies) - 791 runs |
| Most Wickets in Tournament History | Kyle Mills (New Zealand) - 28 wickets |
| Indian Presence in Top Wicket-Takers | No Indian player in the top 10 |