The ICC Champions Trophy is a prestigious global cricket tournament held under the governance of the International Cricket Council (ICC). Renowned for its shorter duration than the ODI World Cup, the tournament features high-stakes encounters between the world's top eight ranked cricketing nations. The tournament debuted in 1998 in Bangladesh under the name "ICC KnockOut" and was rebranded as the "ICC Champions Trophy" in 2002. Initially held every two years, it transitioned to a four-year cycle from 2009 onward.
Following an eight-year absence, the ICC Champions Trophy will return in 2025, with Pakistan and the UAE serving as hosts. Pakistan will hold matches at three different venues, while the Dubai International Cricket Stadium will host all fixtures scheduled in the UAE. The tournament will feature 15 matches in total, comprising 12 group-stage games, two semi-finals, and a final to determine the champion.
Who has taken the most catches in ICC Champions Trophy history?
As of February 2025, former Sri Lankan cricketing legend Mahela Jayawardene holds the record for the most catches in ICC Champions Trophy history. Jayawardene claimed 15 catches across 22 matches during his Champions Trophy career, spanning from 2000 to 2013. Alongside him, New Zealand’s Ross Taylor, India’s Sourav Ganguly, and the West Indies’ DJ Bravo have also made their mark, each recording 12 catches in the tournament.
List of the top 10 players with the most catches in ICC Champions Trophy history
Here are the leading players who have taken the highest number of catches in ICC Champions Trophy history.
| Player | Tenure | Matches | Innings | Catches | Max | Ct/Inn |
| DPMD Jayawardene (SL) | 2000-2013 | 22 | 22 | 15 | 2 | 0.681 |
| LRPL Taylor (NZ) | 2009-2017 | 11 | 11 | 12 | 3 | 1.09 |
| SC Ganguly (IND) | 1998-2004 | 13 | 13 | 12 | 2 | 0.923 |
| DJ Bravo (WI) | 2004-2013 | 15 | 15 | 12 | 3 | 0.8 |
| JP Duminy (SA) | 2009-2017 | 10 | 10 | 9 | 3 | 0.9 |
| DL Vettori (NZ) | 1998-2013 | 17 | 17 | 9 | 2 | 0.529 |
| Shoaib Malik (PAK) | 2002-2017 | 20 | 20 | 9 | 2 | 0.45 |
| SK Raina (IND) | 2006-2013 | 11 | 11 | 8 | 3 | 0.727 |
| GC Smith (SA) | 2002-2009 | 12 | 12 | 8 | 2 | 0.666 |
| R Dravid (IND) | 1998-2009 | 19 | 13 | 8 | 2 | 0.615 |
Most catches in an innings in the ICC Champions Trophy
As of February 2025, former New Zealand spinner Nathan McCullum holds the record for the most catches taken by a fielder in a single innings of the ICC Champions Trophy. He achieved this milestone by taking four catches during the 11th match of the 2013 tournament against England. Australian batting all-rounder Glenn Maxwell shares this record, having also taken four catches during the second match of the 2017 ICC Champions Trophy against New Zealand.
List of the top 10 players with the most catches in an innings For ICC Champions Trophy
The players with the most catches in a single innings of the ICC Champions Trophy.
| Date | Player | Catches | Innings | Team | Opposition | Ground |
| 16 Jun 2013 | NL McCullum | 4 | 1 | New Zealand | England | Cardiff |
| 02 Jun 2017 | GJ Maxwell | 4 | 1 | Australia | New Zealand | Birmingham |
| 30 Oct 1998 | MS Atapattu | 3 | 1 | Sri Lanka | South Africa | Dhaka |
| 01 Nov 1998 | JN Rhodes | 3 | 1 | South Africa | West Indies | Dhaka |
| 14 Sep 2002 | ADR Campbell | 3 | 1 | Zimbabwe | India | Colombo (RPS) |
| 25 Sep 2002 | Yuvraj Singh | 3 | 2 | India | South Africa | Colombo (RPS) |
| 15 Sep 2004 | DJG Sammy | 3 | 2 | West Indies | Bangladesh | Southampton |
| 21 Sep 2004 | ME Trescothick | 3 | 1 | England | Australia | Birmingham |
| 25 Sep 2004 | BC Lara | 3 | 1 | West Indies | England | The Oval |
| 22 Sep 2009 | JP Duminy | 3 | 1 | South Africa | Sri Lanka | Centurion |
FAQs on Most catches in ICC Champions Trophy
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A. The opening match of the ICC Champions Trophy 2025 will feature Pakistan taking on New Zealand.
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