The ICC Champions Trophy has seen some of the best batsmen on the planet showcase their abilities on the big stage. Since its inception in 1998, the competition has featured high-scoring matches and remarkable individual performances. Many top international players have delivered exceptional knocks, assisting their teams in getting crucial victories. From consistent run accumulators to explosive hitters, several cricketers have made their mark with the highest run tallies in the competition's history. Their performances engaged fans as well as played a vital part in shaping the results of the matches.
Who is the highest run scorer in the ICC Champions Trophy?
According to ESPN Cricinfo, former West Indies opener Chris Gayle is the highest run scorer in the ICC Champions Trophy, as of February 2025. He played in the tournament from 2002 to 2013 edition and scored a total of 791 runs in 17 matches. "The Universe Boss" has an average of 52.73 and a strike rate of 88.77 in the tournament. He scored three centuries, a half century and his highest score is 133 not out. Sri Lanka's Mahela Jayawardene, KC Sangakkara, India's Shikhar Dhawan, and Sourav Ganguly are also on the list of top run scorers in the ICC CT.
| Player | Tenure | Matches | Innings | Runs | Average | Strike Rate | 50/100 | Highest Score |
| Chris Gayle | 2002-2013 | 17 | 17 | 791 | 52.73 | 88.77 | 1/50 3/100 | 133* |
| Mahela Jayawardene | 2000-2013 | 22 | 21 | 742 | 41.22 | 84.80 | 5/50 | 84* |
| Shikhar Dhawan | 2013-2017 | 10 | 10 | 701 | 77.88 | 101.59 | 3/50 3/100 | 125 |
| KC Sangakkara | 2000-2013 | 22 | 21 | 683 | 37.94 | 71.36 | 4/50 1/100 | 134* |
| Sourav Ganguly | 1998-2004 | 13 | 11 | 665 | 73.88 | 83.12 | 3/50 3/100 | 141* |
Most runs in a series For ICC Champions Trophy (Knockout)
Based on ESPN Cricinfo, Chris Gayle is also topped the list of the most runs scorer in a Series For ICC CT in knockouts. "Gayle Force" played 8 matches in the 2006 edition of the tournament where he scored a total of 474 runs with an average of 79 and a strike rate of 92.94. He scored three centuries and also scored his individual highest score of 133* in that edition. After Gayle, there is Shikhar Dhawan, Sourav Ganguly, and Upul Tharanga who are also on the list.
| Player | Matches | Innings | Runs | Average | Strike Rate | 50/100 | Highest Score |
| Chris Gayle | 8 | 8 | 474 | 79.00 | 92.94 | 3/100 | 133* |
| Shikhar Dhawan | 5 | 5 | 363 | 90.75 | 101.39 | 1/50 2/100 | 114 |
| Sourav Ganguly | 4 | 4 | 348 | 116.00 | 83.85 | 1/50 2/100 | 141* |
| Shikhar Dhawan | 5 | 5 | 338 | 67.60 | 101.80 | 2/50 1/100 | 125 |
| Upul Tharanga | 6 | 6 | 320 | 53.33 | 76.37 | 1/50 2/100 | 110 |
Highest individual run scorer in the ICC Champions Trophy
As reported by Champions Trophy's official website, former New Zealand player Nathan Astle is the highest individual run scorer in the ICC Champions Trophy. He scored 145* against the United States in the 2004 ICC CT at The Oval. Zimbabwe's Andy Flower, India's Sourav Ganguly and Sachin Tendulkar, and Chris Gayle are the other top batsmen on the list.
| Player | Team | Run | Opponent | Venue | Year |
| Nathan Astle | New Zealand | 145* | United States | The Oval, London | 2004 |
| Andy Flower | Zimbabwe | 145 | India | Colombo, Sri Lanka | 2002 |
| Sourav Ganguly | India | 141* | South Africa | Nairobi, Kenya | 2000 |
| Sachin Tendulkar | India | 141 | Australia | Dhaka, Bangladesh | 1998 |
| Chris Gayle | West Indies | 133* | South Africa | Jaipur, India | 2006 |
FAQs on Highest run scorer in ICC Champions Trophy
A. Virat Kohli scored 529 runs in 13 matches and 12 innings in the ICC Champions Trophy, as of February 2025.
A. Rohit Sharma scored 481 runs in 10 matches in the ICC Champions trophy, as of February 2025.
A. India has the 2002 (joint holder with Sri Lanka) and 2013 ICC Champions Trophy.
A. Reportedly, India is one of the most successful teams in the ICC Champions Trophy, they played 29 matches and won 18 out of them, as of February 2025.
