Highest Individual Scores in Champions Trophy History ft. Ibrahim Zadran

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Afghanistan cricket has been making giant strides in international cricket over the past decade. From producing top talents to breaking records, the team has established itself as a competitive force. Their players have been making a mark on the grand stage of the ICC Champions Trophy 2025, and one such standout performance came from Ibrahim Zadran.

The Afghan opener delivered a record-breaking knock against England, etching his name in history with the highest-ever individual score for Afghanistan in ODIs. But he isn’t the only player to achieve such a milestone in the Champions Trophy. Over the years, several cricketers have played match-defining innings, securing their names among the highest individual scorers in the tournament’s history.

Let’s take a look at the top scores in Champions Trophy history:

Highest Individual Scores in ICC Champions Trophy History

Runs Player Opponent Venue Year
166 Ibrahim Zadran England Lahore 2025
165 Ben Duckett Australia Lahore 2025
145* Nathan Astle USA The Oval 2004
145 Andy Flower India Colombo (RPS) 2002
141* Sourav Ganguly South Africa Nairobi 2000
141 Sachin Tendulkar Australia Dhaka 1998
141 Graeme Smith England Centurion 2009

Zadran’s explosive knock of 166 runs against England now sits at the top of this elite list, surpassing several legendary names. England’s Ben Duckett also finds himself in second place after his recent innings of 165 runs against Australia in the same edition.

Story First Published at www.probatsman.com on 26 February 2025

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