Decoding the highest individual scores in ICC Champions Trophy
What's the story
In what was a historic match between England and Australia, several records were scripted including Australia owing the record for the highest-successful run chase in ICC Champions Trophy history.
Notably, although Ben Duckett's impressive 165-run knock was not enough to stop the Aussies, the opener's score is now the highest individual score in CT history.
We present the highest individual scores in CT history.
#1
Ben Duckett -165 vs Australia, 2025
As mentioned, the Englishman now holds the record for the highest score in Champions Trophy history with his 165 off 143 balls.
Duckett's knock, featuring 17 fours and three sixes, rescued England from 43/2.
Meanwhile, a crucial stand with Joe Root (68) helped England post 351/8, but Australia chased it down, with Josh Inglis' unbeaten 120 sealing a five-wicket victory in Lahore.
#2
Nathan Astle - 145* vs U.S.A, 2004
Former New Zealand batter Nathan Astle held the highest individual score in CT history until Duckett surpassed it.
Astle's unbeaten 145 off 151 balls (13 fours, six sixes) came against the USA in the 2004 edition at The Oval.
His partnership with Scott Styris (75) helped NZ recover from 43/2 to post 347/4, while Jacob Oram's five-wicket haul sealed a dominant 210-run victory.
#3
Andy Flower - 145 vs India, 2002
During the third match of the 2002 Champions Trophy, Zimbabwe's Andy Flower delivered a stunning knock of 145 off 164 balls against India chasing a target of 289 (Colombo).
His innings, featuring 13 boundaries, became the then-highest individual score in CT history until Astle surpassed it (2004).
Despite Flower's heroics, Zimbabwe fell short by 14 runs, as Zaheer Khan's brilliant 4/45 sealed India's victory.
#4
Sourav Ganguly - 141* vs South Africa, 2000
In the second semi-final of the 2000 CT, captain Sourav Ganguly led from the front with an unbeaten 141 off 142 balls against South Africa (Nairobi).
His innings laced with 11 fours and six sixes, powered India to 295/6.
Ganguly even took a crucial wicket during South Africa's chase. India went on to win by 95 runs and advanced to the final.
#5
Sachin Tendulkar - 141 vs Australia, 1998
Sachin Tendulkar produced one of his best ODI knocks in the quarterfinal match of the inaugural CT against Australia in Dhaka.
Though India lost early wickets, Tendulkar's brilliant 141-run innings off 128 balls (13 fours, three sixes) helped India finish at 307/8.
He also picked four wickets in the second innings, leading India to a 44-run win and winning the Player-of-the-Match award.