Highest totals in the ICC Champions Trophy

The ICC Champions Trophy is a renowned international cricket competition held once every four years under the governance of the International Cricket Council (ICC). It was first introduced in 1998 as the ICC KnockOut Tournament, with Bangladesh hosting the inaugural edition. South Africa, led by all-rounder Hansie Cronje, emerged as the first-ever champions after defeating the West Indies in the final. In 2002, the competition was renamed the ICC Champions Trophy. It was held every two years until the 2009 edition, after which it switched to a four-year cycle.

Since its inception, the tournament has seen many high-scoring matches that have captivated cricket fans worldwide. These matches reflect the batting strength of teams and players, creating intense and competitive encounters. High scores test a team's ability to chase or defend large totals under pressure, shaping the dynamics of the game. They also highlight changing strategies, where bold batting approaches and innovative strokes play a central role. Such performances become defining moments in the tournament's history, influencing future editions and leaving a lasting impact on the sport.

Highest total by a team in the ICC Champions Trophy

As of February 2025, New Zealand holds the record for the highest total in a Champions Trophy match, having posted 347/4 in their allotted 50 overs, as reported by ESPN Cricinfo. This remarkable innings took place on September 10, 2004, at The Oval, where New Zealand faced the United States.

The match began with the U.S. winning the toss and opting to field first. New Zealand's opening partnership, led by Stephen Fleming and Nathan Astle, began with promise, though Fleming's stay at the crease was brief, dismissed for 15 off 22 balls. However, Astle played a stunning knock by scoring 145 runs off 151 balls at a strike rate of 96.02. His dominance at the crease was complemented by Scott Styris, who played a knock of 75 runs off 78 deliveries. As the innings reached its climax, Craig McMillan added to the total with a destructive 64 off 27 balls, helping New Zealand post a formidable 347/4 in 50 overs.

While chasing the target, the U.S.A. team managed to score 137 runs in 42.4 overs before being bowled out. Jacob Oram played a pivotal role in dismantling the U.S.A. team, claiming five wickets in 10 overs at an impressive economy rate of 3.72. Daniel Vettori also made significant contributions, taking three wickets in 10 overs with an exceptional economy rate of 1.40. Nathan Astle was named Player of the Match for his remarkable performance with the bat. As of February 2025, Astle’s knock remains the highest individual score in the history of the Champions Trophy, as per ESPN Cricinfo.

List of top-10 highest totals in the ICC Champions Trophy

Below is the list of the top 10 highest totals in the ICC Champions Trophy, as per ESPN Cricinfo: