From Chris Gayle to Sanath Jayasuriya: Top 10 Highest Run-Scorers in ICC Champions Trophy History

Pakistan is going to host the ICC Champions Trophy 2025, and it starts on February 19. The matches are going to happen in Pakistan and India matches will be held in Dubai, and the ICC Champions Trophy 2025 will run until March 9. It's the 10th edition of the ICC Champions Trophy.

A total of eight teams are qualified for the ICC Champions Trophy 2025. The 8 teams are divided into 2 groups with 4 teams each in one group. As the tournament kicks off soon, let's look at the top ten players who scored the most runs in the Champions Trophy history.

Chris Gayle from the West Indies

The 'universal boss' of cricket, Chris Gayle is known for his explosive batting, Gayle is the highest run-scorer in Champions Trophy history, he scored 791 runs and 3 centuries in 17 matches. His highest score in the Champions trophy is 133*.

Mahela Jayawardene from the Sri Lanka

Mahela Jayawardene is a legendary cricketer from Sri Lanka who scored 742 runs in the Champions Trophy, including 5 half-centuries. His highest score is 84 not out.

Shikhar Dhawan from the India

Indian opener Shikhar Dhawan is Known as ‘Gabbar’, He is India’s highest run-scorer in the Champions Trophy and has 701 runs, including a Player of the Tournament award in 2013. Dhawan's highest score is 125.

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Kumar Sangakkara from the Sri Lanka

Another Sri Lankan legend Kumar Sangakkara is a master of elegant batting and has scored 683 runs in the Champions Trophy, He also has 4 half-centuries to his name in the tournament. With a highest score of 134 not out.

Sourav Ganguly from India

'Dada' is known for his exceptional batting and leadership skills. Sourav Ganguly, the former Indian captain has scored 665 runs in the Champions Trophy in just 13 matches, including a memorable unbeaten 141.

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Jacques Kallis from the South Africa

South Africa’s legendary all-rounder Jacques Kallis has scored a total of 653 runs at an average of 46.64 in the Champions Trophy, with his highest score being 113 not out along with his excellent bowling.

Rahul Dravid from India

'The Wall' of Indian cricket Rahul Dravid is known for his solid defense in batting and has accumulated 627 runs in the Champions Trophy in 19 matches with an average of 48.23. Dravid's highest score in the tournament is 67.

Ricky Ponting from the Australia

One of Australia’s greatest captains, Ricky Ponting has scored 593 runs in 18 matches with the help of 4 half-centuries and 1 century in the Champions Trophy, including a match-winning 111 not out.

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Shivnarine Chanderpaul from the West Indies

Shivnarine Chanderpaul from the West Indies scored 587 runs in the Champions Trophy with an average of 53.36. His highest score is 74 and he has 5 half-centuries to his name.

Sanath Jayasuriya from the Sri Lanka

Sanath Jayasuriya is famous for his aggressive style. He scored 536 runs in the Champions Trophy in 20 matches. His highest score is an unbeaten 102. 

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