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List of ICC Champions Trophy Winners (1998-2025)

"Discover the full list of Champions Trophy winners, including champions, runners-up, and key moments from each year of this esteemed cricket tournament. Ideal for sports fans and exam study!"

ICC Champions Trophy Returns in 2025

The ICC Champions Trophy, often called the "Mini World Cup," was launched by the International Cricket Council (ICC) in 1998. Initially called the ICC Knockout Tournament, it was held every four years to generate funds for cricket in non-Test-playing nations. The first two editions were hosted in Kenya and Bangladesh. Due to its commercial success, the tournament was later moved to prominent cricketing nations like England and India.

In 2009, the format was revised to include only the top 8 teams based on the ICC ODI rankings, with the rankings cutoff being set six months before the tournament. After the 2017 edition, the Champions Trophy was discontinued to focus on a single global event for each cricket format.

However, in 2021, the ICC announced the return of the Champions Trophy, with tournaments scheduled for 2025 in Pakistan and 2029 in India. If India does not participate in Pakistan, it will also refrain from crossing the border for ICC events.

Champions Trophy Winners List (1998 to 2024)

Year

Host Nation(S)

Winner

Runner-Up

1998 Bangladesh South Africa West Indies
2000 Kenya New Zealand India
2002 Sri Lanka Sri Lanka and India None
2004 England West Indies England
2006 India Australia West Indies
2009 South Africa Australia New Zealand
2013 England and Wales India England
2017 England and Wales Pakistan India
2025 Pakistan India New-Zealand

Teams Qualified for the 2025 Champions Trophy

Following the conclusion of the 2023 World Cup league stage, the following teams have secured their spots in the 2025 Champions Trophy: India, South Africa, Australia, and New Zealand, all of whom reached the semifinals. The host nation, Pakistan, and sixth-placed Afghanistan also earned their qualification.

India, among the first teams to secure a berth, will be joined by other top cricketing nations for the eagerly awaited return of the Champions Trophy after a seven-year hiatus.

ICC Champions Trophy History

The ICC Champions Trophy, originally known as the ICC KnockOut Tournament, began in 1998 and was renamed in 2002. The tournament was created by the ICC to generate funds for cricket development in non-Test-playing nations. The first editions were held in Bangladesh and Kenya, and its success led to it becoming a significant revenue generator for the ICC.

Evolution of the ICC Champions Trophy

Initially called the mini-World Cup, the tournament involved all ICC full members and began as a knockout competition. In 2002, it transitioned to a round-robin format but remained a short event, lasting about two weeks. Over time, the number of participating teams changed, and since 2009, only the top eight teams in the ICC ODI rankings have competed.

The tournament has been hosted in seven different countries, with England hosting it three times. Originally held every two years, it shifted to a four-year cycle starting in 2009, aligning with the World Cup schedule.

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