The 2025 ICC Champions Trophy, which is already started on February 19, 2025, with the opening match featuring host nation Pakistan against New Zealand. The ICC Champions Trophy, often called the "mini World Cup," has witnessed some of the highest team totals in One Day International (ODI) cricket. Since its inception in 1998, the tournament has featured high-scoring matches where teams showcased their batting prowess.
The ICC Champions Trophy, known for its thrilling encounters and competitive edge, has witnessed several high-scoring matches where teams showcased exceptional batting performances.
In 2025, during the ongoing ICC Champions Trophy, many records were created and broken. New Zealand, which initially held the top position for the highest total score, slipped for a few matches. However, in the second semi-final of the ICC Champions Trophy 2025, New Zealand regained the first position.
Following this, Australia's 356/5 secured the second position for the highest total score against England, who managed 351/8 in the same match, now ranking third. Additionally, New Zealand holds the fourth position with a score of 347/4 against the U.S.A. in 2004. This is followed by Pakistan’s 338/4 against India in the 2017 final, securing the fifth position in the rankings.
In this article, we will be looking at the list of Top 10 Highest Totals in ICC Championship Trophy
List of Highest Totals in ICC Championship Trophy
| Team | Score | Opposition | Venue | Match Date |
| New Zealand | 362/6 | South Africa | Gaddafi Stadium, Lahore | 05 March 2025 |
| Australia | 356/5 | England | Gaddafi Stadium, Lahore | 22 Feb 2025 |
| England | 351/8 | Australia | Gaddafi Stadium, Lahore | 22 Feb 2025 |
| New Zealand | 347/4 | U.S.A. | The Oval | 10 Sep 2004 |
| Pakistan | 338/4 | India | The Oval | 18 Jun 2017 |
| India | 331/7 | South Africa | Cardiff | 6 Jun 2013 |
| Afghanistan | 325/7 | England | Lahore | 26 Febr 2025 |
| England | 323/8 | South Africa | Centurion | 27 Sep 2009 |
| Sri Lanka | 322/3 | India | The Oval | 8 Jun 2017 |
| India | 321/6 | Sri Lanka | The Oval | 8 Jun 2017 |
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Now let’s see quick highlights of the top-highest score innings
1. Australia vs England—ICC Champions Trophy 2025
Date: February 22, 2025
Venue: Gaddafi Stadium, Lahore
Event: ICC Champions Trophy, Group B Match
Match Highlights:
England Innings: 351/8 in 50 overs
- Phil Salt: 106 (111)
- Ben Duckett: 165 (143)
- Ben Dwarshuis (Aus): 3/76
Australia Innings: 356/5 in 47.3 overs
- Josh Inglis: 120* (86)
- Matthew Short: 63 (36)
- Alex Carey: 69 (63)
- Mark Wood (England): 1/75
- Adil Rashid (England): 1/47
2. New Zealand vs USA—ICC Champions Trophy 2004
- Date: September 10, 2004
- Venue: The Oval, London
- Event: ICC Champions Trophy, Group A Match
Result:
- Australia won by 5 wickets
- Memorable Moment: Josh Inglis’ unbeaten century guided Australia to a thrilling chase.
- Impact: Showcased Australia’s batting depth and their ability to chase big totals under pressure.
Match Highlights:
New Zealand Innings: 347/4 in 50 overs
- Nathan Astle: 145 (151)
- Scott Styris: 75 (65)
- Craig McMillan: 64* (27)
- John Davison (USA): 1/56
USA Innings: 137 all out in 42.4 overs
- Steven Massiah: 35 (78) (Top scorer)
- Kyle Mills: 2/22
- Jacob Oram: 3/33
Result:
- New Zealand won by 210 runs
- Memorable Moment: Nathan Astle's century and Craig McMillan’s late assault powered NZ to a dominant total.
- Impact: Showcased the skill gap between full-member and associate teams.
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3. Pakistan vs India—ICC Champions Trophy 2017 Final
- Date: June 18, 2017
- Venue: The Oval, London
- Event: ICC Champions Trophy 2017 Final
Match Highlights:
Pakistan Innings: 338/4 in 50 overs
- Fakhar Zaman: 114 (106)
- Azhar Ali: 59 (71)
- Mohammad Hafeez: 57* (37)
- Bhuvneshwar Kumar: 1/44
India Innings: 158 all out in 30.3 overs
- Hardik Pandya: 76 (43) (Top scorer)
- Mohammad Amir: 3/16
- Hasan Ali: 3/19
Result:
- Pakistan won by 180 runs
- Memorable Moment: Fakhar Zaman’s century and Mohammad Amir’s early breakthroughs dismantled India’s chase.
- Impact: Pakistan clinched their maiden ICC Champions Trophy title, showcasing their resurgence in ODI cricket.
4. India vs South Africa—ICC Champions Trophy 2013 Group B Match
- Date: June 6, 2013
- Venue: Cardiff, Wales
- Event: ICC Champions Trophy 2013, Group B Match
Match Highlights:
India Innings: 331/7 in 50 overs
- Shikhar Dhawan: 114 (94)
- Rohit Sharma: 65 (81)
- Ravindra Jadeja: 47* (29)
- Lonwabo Tsotsobe: 2/80
South Africa Innings: 305 all out in 50 overs
- AB de Villiers: 70 (71)
- Robin Peterson: 68 (72)
- Ryan McLaren: 71* (61)
- Umesh Yadav: 3/43
Result:
- India won by 26 runs
- Memorable Moment: Shikhar Dhawan’s century set the platform, while India’s bowlers held their nerve in the final overs.
- Impact: India started their campaign with a crucial win, asserting dominance in the tournament.
Conclusion
The ICC Champions Trophy has been a stage for some of the most explosive batting performances in ODI cricket, with teams consistently pushing the boundaries of high-scoring encounters. The records highlight how the tournament has evolved, favouring aggressive play and adaptability. As the 2025 edition is ongoing, teams will look to surpass these milestones, making it a must-watch event for cricket enthusiasts worldwide.
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