India are one of the favorites to win Champion trophy 2025. This high trust is their recent triumph in White Ball Crite. Several players on the Indian team had an insight into success during their career in different tournaments, including in the champion trophy. The Indian team is a star with players with the right type of temperament for key matches with high proportions, so the Indian side can prove harmful to their rivals during the tournament.
Getting a crucial momentum before the Trophy 2025 champion
After a rough times in a test crice against Australia Where they suffered a serial loss against Australia, India defeated the amazing return in the winning ways England Convincingly in the format of T20I and ODO. The team had a solid start to his campaign and was undefeated in both format, banning the conflict between T20i in Rajkot. Several young talents who proved their value in the team increased in the series while experienced players like Shubman GillRohit Sharma, and Shreyas iyer They also got their rhythm back.
While the team enters its preparations for the champion trophy after triumph against England, here is a view of the performance of India in the history of the champion trophy.
Indian record in the history of the ICC champion trophy
The ICC Champions Indian trip is marked by extraordinary achievements and unforgettable performances. Participating in all eight editions since its founding in 1998, India has twice secured the title and ended up as runners on two occasions.
1998: A disappointing end in the semifinals
The inaugural tournament, then known as Icc Knockout Trophy, saw India progressing in the semifinals. After winning against Australia in the quarterfinals, India faced South Africa in the semifinals, but could not secure victory, marking their exit from the tournament.
- Best hitting: Sourav Gangaly-141* VS South Africa (semi-finals)
- The best bowling effect: Anil Kumble-4/12 VS Australia (quarterfinals)
- The highest running: Sourav Ganguly – 141 runs in 2 games
- The highest leash: Anil kumble -6 wikets in 2 games
2000: runners
In the 2000 edition held in Kenya, India showed strong performance. Led by Captain Sourav Ganguly, the team reached the finals after defeating Kenya and South Africa in earlier rounds. In the finals against New Zealand, despite setting up a competitive goal, India passed as New Zealand persecuted in total, leaving India as winners.
- Best hitting: Sourav Gangaly-141* VS South Africa (semi-finals)
- Best bowling effect: Venkatesh Prasad-3/27 VS South Africa (semi-finals)
- Highest running: Sourav Ganguly- 348 runs in 3 matches (2 centuries)
- Top Ticket: Venkatesh Prasad – 6 Hickeke in 3 games
Also read: CT 2025: Record of New Zealand in ICC Champion Trophy History
2002: Common winners with Sri Lanka
The 2002 champion trophy in Sri Lanka uniquely ended India, and the host nation was declared joint winners. The persistent rain led to the finals that the finals were washed two consecutive days, and as a result, both teams shared the trophy.
- Best hitting: Virender Sehwag-126* VS England (semifinals)
- The best bowling effect: Virender Sehwag-3/25 VS South Africa (semi-finals)
- Highest runner: Virender Sehwag – 271 runs in 4 games
- The highest leash: Harbhajan Singh -5 Wikets in 4 matches
2004-2009: Exit in the group stage
Subsequent editions from 2004 to 2009 were challenging for India. The team could not advance beyond the group stages in these tournaments, faced with solid competition and could not ensure the necessary victories for progress. The 2006 campaign was particularly disappointing for the team because they failed to leave a mark in the home salt tournament. So, Indian appearances in the champion trophy during that time are a sad patch for the team in the history of the tournament.
2004 ICC Champions Trophy (England):
- Best hitting performance: Rahul Dravid – 67* vs Kenya
- The best bowling effect: Ashish Nehra – 4/35 vs Kenya
- The highest running: Rahul Dravid – 81 runs in 2 games
- Top Ticket: Ashish Nehhra -4 Wikets in 2 games
2006 ICC Champions Trophy (India):
- Best hitting: Virender Sehwag – 65 vs England
- The best bowling effect: Munaf Patel – 3/18 vs England
- The highest runner: Virender Sehwag – 106 works in 3 games
- The highest leash: Munaf Patel -4 Wikets in 3 games
ICC Champion trophy 2009 (South Africa):
- Best hitting: Rahul Dravid – 76 VS Pakistan
- The best bowling effect: Ashish Nehra – 4/55 vs Pakistan
- Highest runner: Rahul Dravid – 121 runs in 2 games
- The highest leash: Ashish Nehhra -4 Wikets in 2 games
2013: A triumphant victory
The 2013 champion trophy marked a significantly high point for India in England. Under the guidance of Mrs. Dhoni, India dominated the tournament, winning all its matches. In the finals affected by the Rain against the host Nation, India achieved an exciting victory in 5 runs, securing the championship. Shikhar Dhawan became a top performer, earning a “golden stick” to achieve the most ride in the tournament. This victory also made Mrs. Dhoni’s first captain who won all three main ICC trophies: World Cup, World T20 and Champion Trophy.
- Best hitting: Shikhar Dhawan – 114 VS South Africa (Group Phase)
- The best bowling effect: Ravandra Jadeja – 5/36 VS West Indies (Group Phase)
- The highest runner: Shikhar Dhawan – 363 Running in 5 matches (winner of the golden bat)
- The highest leash: Ravandra Jadeja – 12 Wicksket in 5 matches (Golden Ball winner)
2017: Second time of fiancée
The 2017 edition India reached the finals once again. The team played impressively throughout the tournament, but in the finals he faced the terrible Pakistani side. Despite their efforts, India could not overcome Pakistan, ending like runners.
- Best hitting: Shikhar Dhawan – 125 Vs Sri Lanka (Group Phase)
- The best bowling effect: Bhuvneshwar Kumar-2/23 VS Bangladesh (semi-finals)
- The highest runner: Shikhar Dhawan – 338 runs in 5 matches (winner of the golden bat)
- The highest leash: Bhuvneshwar Kumar and Jasprit Bumrah -7 Wikets each in 5 games
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