Shane Watson. Image Source: Getty Images
The ICC Champions Trophy has seen many thrilling performances but not every batsman has enjoyed success in the tournament. A few batsmen have struggled to get off the mark, resulting in multiple ducks. A duck refers to a batsman getting out without scoring a run which is a frustrating moment for both the player and the team. Over the years, several well-known cricketers have unfortunately recorded multiple ducks in the Champions Trophy. While some recovered to play important innings later on in the tournament, others found it challenging to have an impact. Such records serve as a reminder of the unpredictable nature of cricket, where even top players can face intense tough challenges on one of the biggest stages.
Who has the most ducks in the ICC Champions Trophy?
According to ESPN Cricinfo, former Australian captain Shane Watson had the most ducks in the ICC Champions Trophy, as of February 2025. He played in the tournament from 2002 to 2013, where he scored four ducks in 17 matches and 15 innings. However, Watson scored a total of 453 runs with two centuries and half centuries each during that period. He had a strike rate of 82.81, an average of 41.18, and his highest score is 136* from 2002 to 2013. Habibul Bashar, Nathan Astle, Shoaib Malik, Sanatah Jayasuriya, etc. also have the most ducks in the ICC Champions Trophy.
Top 10 players with the most ducks in the ICC Champions Trophy
Based on ESPN Cricinfo, the top 10 players with the most ducks in the ICC Champions Trophy are as follows:
| Players | Tenure | Matches | Innings | Runs Scored | Highest Score | Average | Strike Rate | 0 |
| Shane Watson (Australia) | 2002-2013 | 17 | 15 | 453 | 136* | 41.18 | 82.81 | 4 |
| Habibul Bashar (Bangladesh) | 2000-2006 | 5 | 5 | 48 | 30 | 9.60 | 69.56 | 3 |
| Nathan Astle (New Zealand) | 1998-2006 | 13 | 13 | 344 | 145* | 28.66 | 72.72 | 3 |
| Shoaib Malik (Pakistan) | 2002-2017 | 20 | 18 | 380 | 128 | 23.75 | 71.69 | 3 |
| Sanath Jayasuriya (Sri Lanka) | 1998-2009 | 20 | 20 | 536 | 102* | 29.77 | 88.01 | 3 |
| Chadwick Walton (West Indies) | 2009 | 2 | 2 | - | - | 0.00 | 0.00 | 2 |
| Al Sahariar (Bangladesh) | 2000-2002 | 3 | 3 | 13 | 13 | 4.33 | 28.26 | 2 |
| Juniad Khan (Pakistan) | 2013-2017 | 7 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 1.33 | 18.18 | 2 |
| Dwayne Smith (West Indies) | 2006 | 5 | 3 | 8 | 8 | 2.66 | 50.00 | 2 |
| Dinesh Chandimal (Sri Lanka) | 2013-2017 | 6 | 4 | 43 | 31 | 10.75 | 72.88 | 2 |
FAQs on ICC Champions Trophy
A. Rohit Sharma reportedly scored a total of 481 runs in the ICC Champions Trophy, as of February 2025.
A. Ishant Sharma reportedly has the most ducks (40) in international cricket.
A. Rohit Sharma reportedly has the highest score of 264 in ODI.
A. As of February 2025, Virat Kohli has 38 ducks in all formats, based on ESPN Cricinfo.
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