ICC Champions Trophy: Complete List of Player of the Tournament Winners (1998-2025)

The ICC Champions Trophy is a premier One Day International (ODI) cricket tournament, held every four years. The final, held on March 9, featured India and New Zealand at the Dubai International Cricket Stadium. India clinched the title by defeating New Zealand by four wickets.

The Player of the Tournament award recognises the most outstanding performer throughout the competition. In the 2025 Champions Trophy, New Zealand's Rachin Ravindra earned this accolade for his exceptional all-round performances. 

Historically, this award has highlighted players who made significant impacts in their respective editions. For instance, Pakistan's Hassan Ali received the honour in 2017 for his remarkable bowling contributions.

This tradition of acknowledging individual excellence adds a compelling narrative to each tournament, celebrating those who elevate the game's standard on such a prestigious platform.

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Complete List of ICC Champions Trophy Player of the Tournament Winners (1998-2025)

The ICC Champions Trophy has seen some stellar individual performances over the years. From all-round brilliance to dominant batting and lethal bowling, here’s a list of all the Player of the Tournament winners from 1998 to 2025.

1. 1998: Jacques Kallis (South Africa)

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Jacques Kallis was instrumental in South Africa’s title-winning campaign in the inaugural ICC Champions Trophy. He was the second-highest wicket-taker with eight scalps and also contributed significantly with the bat, scoring 164 runs.

His all-round performance in the final against West Indies sealed his place as the Player of the Tournament. Kallis picked up five wickets for just 30 runs, helping the Proteas restrict their opponents to 245. He then scored a crucial 37 runs as South Africa chased down the target to win by four wickets.

2. 2004: Ramnaresh Sarwan (West Indies)

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Ramnaresh Sarwan played a key role in guiding West Indies to their first Champions Trophy title. He was the second-highest run-scorer of the tournament, amassing 166 runs in four innings. While his final performance against England was forgettable (scoring just five runs), his contributions in earlier matches were crucial.

He played a match-winning knock of 56* in the semifinal against Pakistan and a valuable 75 against South Africa in the group stage, helping his team progress to the final.

3. 2006: Chris Gayle (West Indies)

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Chris Gayle had an outstanding 2006 ICC Champions Trophy, emerging as the tournament's highest run-scorer with 474 runs in eight innings. He smashed three centuries, including a stunning 133* in the semifinal against South Africa, which powered West Indies to victory.

Despite his heroics, West Indies lost the final, making Gayle the only Player of the Tournament from a team that did not win the trophy. He also scored centuries against England and Bangladesh, dominating the opposition throughout the tournament.

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4. 2009: Ricky Ponting (Australia)

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Australian captain Ricky Ponting led from the front in the 2009 Champions Trophy, scoring 288 runs in five innings. His best performance came in the semifinal against England, where he scored an unbeaten 111. His 252-run partnership with Shane Watson helped Australia secure a nine-wicket victory. Ponting also notched up two half-centuries in the tournament, playing a pivotal role in Australia’s back-to-back Champions Trophy triumphs.

5. 2013: Shikhar Dhawan (India)

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Shikhar Dhawan made a dream start to his ICC tournament career, finishing as the top scorer in the 2013 Champions Trophy with 363 runs in five innings. He struck two centuries—one against South Africa (114 off 94 balls) and another against West Indies—setting up crucial wins for India.

Even in the rain-curtailed final against England, he provided a quick start with 31 off 24 balls, helping India lift the trophy. His consistency and aggressive batting earned him the Player of the Tournament award.

6. 2017: Hasan Ali (Pakistan)

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Hasan Ali became the first specialist bowler to win the Player of the Tournament award in Champions Trophy history. He claimed 13 wickets in five matches at an astonishing average of under 15. His most impactful performance came in the final against India, where he took 3/19 to dismantle the Indian batting lineup. He was equally effective in the semifinal against England, picking up 3/33 and playing a vital role in Pakistan's march to the title.

7. 2025: Rachin Ravindra (New Zealand)

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Rachin Ravindra's exceptional performance in the 2025 ICC Champions Trophy earned him the Player of the Tournament accolade. The 25-year-old New Zealand all-rounder amassed 263 runs across four matches, averaging an impressive 65.75. His standout innings included two centuries: a commanding 112 against Bangladesh and a pivotal knock against South Africa.

Notably, Ravindra became the first cricketer in ODI history to score five centuries in ICC events before achieving any in bilateral series, underscoring his penchant for delivering on the global stage.  He also matched Sourav Ganguly's record of multiple centuries in a single Champions Trophy edition, a feat previously unachieved since 2000. 

Beyond his batting prowess, Ravindra contributed significantly in the field, taking three crucial wickets, including the dismissal of India's captain, Rohit Sharma, in the final, and securing five catches throughout the tournament. His all-round excellence was instrumental in New Zealand's journey to the final, solidifying his status as one of cricket's rising stars.

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