ICC Champions Trophy was introduced by ICC in 1988 and was called the “Mini World Cup.” This was initially known as the ICC Knockout Tournament. This was held every four years to generate funds for cricket in non-Test playing nations. It first took place in Kenya and Bangladesh. Frequent tournaments were hosted in England and India after its growing commercial success.
The format was revised in 2009 to include the top 8 teams in the ICC ODI rankings. After the 2017 edition, the Champions trophy was discontinued from the ICC events, ensuring only one global cricket format to be kept per event.
In 2021, ICC announced that the Champions Trophy would return with editions for 2025 in hybrid model in Pakistan UAE form 19 February to 9 March 2025 and 2029 in India.
Champions Trophy Winners List (1988 – 2025)
The Champions Trophy is a prestigious cricket tournament held by the ICC that features the top teams competing against each other for the title. Here is the list of the Champions Trophy Winners List held from 1988 to 2025.
| 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 | Not Decided | Not Decided |
Teams With Most ICC Champions Trophy Winners
Look at the list of teams with the most ICC Champions trophy to their name.
| Team/Country | ICC Champions Trophy |
| Australia | 2 (2006, 2009) |
| India | 2 (2002 shared, 2013) |
| West Indies | 1 (2004) |
| Pakistan | 1 (2017) |
| Sri Lanka | 1 (2002 shared) |
| England | 0 |
| New Zealand | 1 (2000) |
| South Africa | 1 (1998) |
Teams Qualified for the Champions Trophy for 2025
After the conclusion of the 2023 World Cup League stage, the teams that have qualified for the 2025 Champions Trophy are India, South Africa, Australia and New Zealand. These teams earned their spot by qualifying in the semi-finals. Host nation Pakistan and sixth-place holder Afghanistan will also participate in the championship. India was the first team to secure the position and will be joined by some of the top nations for the much-awaited Championship Trophy after eight years, for its ninth edition.
ICC Champions Trophy History
The ICC Champions Trophy was coined in 1988 and was initially called the ICC Knockout Tournament, but it was later renamed the Champions Trophy in 2002. ICC came up with raising funds to develop non-test cricket-playing nations.
Defending Champion of Champions Trophy
| Year | Winner |
| 1998 | South Africa |
| 2000 | New Zealand |
| 2002 | Sri Lanka and India |
| 2004 | West Indies |
| 2006 | Australia |
| 2009 | Australia |
| 2013 | India |
| 2017 | Pakistan |
| 2025 | 19 February to 9 March 2025 |
ICC Champions Trophy 2029
ICC announced in 2021 that the 2029 Champions Trophy would be held in India. It is expected to be played from October to November 2029.
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FAQs on ICC Champions Trophy
Ans- The eight teams have been split into two pools of four for the group stage, which runs until 2 March. Teams play the other three sides in their group once, and the top two progress to the semi-finals, which take place on 4 and 5 March.
Ans- After the BCCI confirmed that Indian cricketer Jasprit Bumrah will miss the upcoming ICC Champions Trophy 2025 due to a back injury.
Ans- The eight-team event will be played across two countries – Pakistan and UAE (19 February to 9 March 2025)– with the ICC opting to implement a hybrid model.
Ans- The upcoming ICC Champions Trophy in England and Wales from 1-18 June carries a total prize money of $4.5 million, with the winner of the eight-team tournament taking home a cheque of $2.2 million, the International Cricket Council announced today.
Ans- There have been eight tournament editions, and India participated in every one.
Ans – India will host the ICC Men’s Champions Trophy in October 2029.
