ICC Champions Trophy Winners List (1998-2017)

The ICC Champions Trophy, often regarded as the "Mini World Cup," is the biggest ODI tournament of this year. Introduced in 1998, it features the top cricket teams from all around the world battling for supremacy in 50-overs cricket. 

The tournament was last held in 2017, with Pakistan getting their name etched in history after winning an unforgettable final.

The Champions Trophy 2025 will be played from February 19th till March 9th in Pakistan and Dubai. This highly anticipated Champions Trophy comeback will be contested by top 8 teams. 

 Let’s take a look at the Champions Trophy winners list from 1998 to 2017.

Complete list of ICC Champions Trophy winners (1998 – 2017)

Year	Winner	Runner-Up	Host Country
1998	South Africa	West Indies	Bangladesh
2000	New Zealand	India	Kenya
2002	India & Sri Lanka (Shared)	-	Sri Lanka
2004	West Indies	England	England
2006	Australia	West Indies	India
2009	Australia	New Zealand	South Africa
2013	India	England	England
2017	Pakistan	India	England

A look at the Champions Trophy winners over the years

• 1998 – South Africa: The inaugural edition saw South Africa clinch the title under the leadership of Hansie Cronje, defeating the West Indies in the final.
• 2000 – New Zealand: A spirited performance by New Zealand saw them edge past India, with Chris Cairns playing a match-winning knock.
• 2002 – India & Sri Lanka (Shared): The final was washed out twice due to rain, leading to both teams being declared joint winners.
• 2004 – West Indies: Brian Lara's team stunned hosts England in a thrilling final at The Oval.
• 2006 & 2009 – Australia: Ricky Ponting’s Australia dominated consecutive editions, becoming the only team to win back-to-back titles.
• 2013 – India: A rain-affected final saw India triumph over England, thanks to a strong bowling effort in a 20-over reduced match.

ICC Champions Trophy 2017 winner - Pakistan’s historic triumph

The Champions Trophy 2017 will always have a special place in Pakistani cricket fans’ hearts. Entering the tournament as the lowest-ranked team, Pakistan’s journey was nothing short of spectacular.

After an initial setback against India in the group stage, Sarfaraz Ahmed’s side bounced back with dominant performances against South Africa and Sri Lanka to reach the semi-finals. They stunned England in the semi-final before setting up a highly anticipated final against India at The Oval.

In the final, Fakhar Zaman’s brilliant century (114 off 106 balls) set the tone for a commanding total of 338/4. The Pakistani bowlers then produced a masterclass, with Mohammad Amir dismantling India’s top order, dismissing Rohit Sharma, Virat Kohli, and Shikhar Dhawan in quick succession. Hasan Ali’s fiery spell (3/19) sealed Pakistan’s first-ever ICC Champions Trophy title as they bowled India out for just 158, winning by a record 180 runs.

This victory was Pakistan’s first ICC tournament win since the 2009 T20 World Cup and remains one of the country’s greatest cricketing moments.

Can the Men in Green defend their title and take the world by a storm or will another upset team be coming back home?

The ICC Champions Trophy has witnessed several historic moments, with teams etching their names in cricketing history. While the tournament has been on hold since 2017, its legacy continues to thrive. As cricket fans eagerly await the Champions Trophy’s return in 2025, Pakistan’s 2017 triumph remains one of the most memorable victories in the tournament’s history.