Scoring fifties in the ICC Champions Trophy is an indication of the batsman's consistency and reliability. Batsmen who registered the most fifties in the competition play played crucial roles in directing their teams to competitive totals. A well-timed half-century can shift momentum, build partnerships, and set the stage for a big score. Over the years, a few players have displayed their ability to anchor innings and accelerate when required. Their performances have helped shape probably the most exciting matches in the competition. Their contributions have left a lasting mark on the tournament, making them some of the most dependable batters in Champions Trophy's history.
Who has the most fifties in the ICC Champions Trophy?
Based on ESPN Cricinfo, former Indian opener Shikhar Dhawan has the most fifties in the ICC Champions Trophy, as of February 2025. Dhawan scored three fifties and six fifty-plus scores in the two editions of the tournament he played (2013, 2017). He played a total of 10 matches and scored 701 runs with an average of 77.88. He also had three centuries with the highest score of 125 and a strike rate of 101.59 in the competition. Dhawan hit a total of 79 boundaries and eight over boundaries in 2013 and 2017 respectively.
Apart from Dhawan, India's Sourav Ganguly, Rahul Dravid, Virat Kohli, and Rohit Sharma and Australia's Damien Martyn are also on the list of players with the most fifties in the ICC Champions Trophy.
List of top 10 players with the most fifties in the ICC Champions Trophy
Based on ESPN Cricinfo, the top 10 players with the most fifties in the ICC Champions trophy are as follows:
| Players | Tenure | Matches | Innings | Total Runs Scored | Highest Score | Average | Strike Rate | 50+ Score | 50/100 |
| Shikhar Dhawan | 2013-2017 | 10 | 10 | 701 | 125 | 77.88 | 101.59 | 6 | 3/50 3/100 |
| Sourav Ganguly | 1998-2004 | 13 | 11 | 665 | 141* | 73.88 | 83.12 | 6 | 3/50 3/100 |
| Rahul Dravid | 1998-2009 | 19 | 15 | 627 | 76 | 48.23 | 73.33 | 6 | 6/50 |
| Rohit Sharma | 2013-2017 | 10 | 10 | 481 | 123* | 53.44 | 82.50 | 5 | 4/50 1/100 |
| Damien Martyn | 1998-2006 | 12 | 11 | 492 | 78 | 61.50 | 73.98 | 5 | 5/50 |
| Virat Kohli | 2009-2017 | 13 | 12 | 529 | 96* | 88.16 | 92.32 | 5 | 5/50 |
| Shivnarine Chanderpaul | 1998-2006 | 16 | 16 | 587 | 74 | 53.36 | 67.93 | 5 | 5/50 |
| Ricky Ponting | 1998-2009 | 18 | 18 | 593 | 111* | 39.53 | 76.51 | 5 | 4/50 1/100 |
| Mahela Jayawardene | 2000-2013 | 22 | 21 | 742 | 84* | 41.22 | 84.80 | 5 | 5/50 |
| Kumar Sangakkara | 2000-2013 | 22 | 21 | 683 | 134* | 37.94 | 71.36 | 5 | 4/50 1/100 |
FAQs on ICC Champions Trophy
A. India (2002, 2013) and Australia (2006, 2009) have won the competition twice, as of February 2025.
A. Pakistan won the Champions Trophy in 2017.
A. Pakistan won the T20 World Cup in 2009.
A. India won their first Champions Trophy in 2002 jointly with Sri Lanka.
A. Pakistan is hosting the ICC Champions Trophy 2025 along with Dubai, UAE.
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