The ICC Champions Trophy has been one of the most exciting tournaments in the world of cricket. Since its inception in 1998, the tournament has seen some of the best cricketing nations battle it out, with strong leadership guiding teams to victory. Here’s a detailed list of ICC Champions Trophy winners, including host nations, winners, runners-up, and captains from 1998 to 2025.
The ICC Champions Trophy is an international One-Day International (ODI) cricket tournament, held by the International Cricket Council (ICC). It has been contested by the top cricketing nations, with each edition offering thrilling matches and unforgettable performances. Below is a detailed overview of the tournament, with key information about the winners, hosts, runners-up, and captains from 1998 to 2025.
ICC Champions Trophy Winners List (1998 to 2025) with Captains
1. 1998 – Host: Bangladesh
- Winner: South Africa
- Runner-Up: West Indies
- Captain (Winner): Hansie Cronje (South Africa)
- Captain (Runner-Up): Brian Lara (West Indies)
The first-ever ICC Champions Trophy was held in Bangladesh in 1998. South Africa emerged as champions, defeating West Indies in the final. Hansie Cronje captained the South African team to victory, while Brian Lara led the West Indies.
2. 2000 – Host: Kenya
- Winner: New Zealand
- Runner-Up: India
- Captain (Winner): Stephen Fleming (New Zealand)
- Captain (Runner-Up): Sourav Ganguly (India)
In 2000, Kenya hosted the ICC Champions Trophy. New Zealand emerged as the winners, defeating India in the final. Stephen Fleming led New Zealand to their first major ICC trophy, while Sourav Ganguly captained India.
3. 2002 – Hosts: Sri Lanka & India
- Winner: Sri Lanka & India (Shared)
- Runner-Up: — (No official runner-up)
- Captain (Winners): Sourav Ganguly (India), Sanath Jayasuriya (Sri Lanka)
The 2002 edition of the ICC Champions Trophy saw a unique outcome, with the title being shared between India and Sri Lanka after the final was abandoned due to rain. Both captains, Sourav Ganguly (India) and Sanath Jayasuriya (Sri Lanka), were declared co-champions.
4. 2004 – Host: England
- Winner: West Indies
- Runner-Up: England
- Captain (Winner): Brian Lara (West Indies)
- Captain (Runner-Up): Michael Vaughan (England)
West Indies claimed their first ICC Champions Trophy title in 2004, defeating the host nation, England, in a thrilling final. The West Indies were led by the legendary Brian Lara, while Michael Vaughan captained England.
5. 2006 – Host: India
- Winner: Australia
- Runner-Up: West Indies
- Captain (Winner): Ricky Ponting (Australia)
- Captain (Runner-Up): Brian Lara (West Indies)
Australia won the 2006 ICC Champions Trophy, defeating the West Indies in the final. Ricky Ponting, one of the most successful captains in cricket history, led Australia to victory, while Brian Lara again captained the West Indies.
6. 2009 – Host: South Africa
- Winner: Australia
- Runner-Up: New Zealand
- Captain (Runner-Up): Daniel Vettori (New Zealand)
The 2009 ICC Champions Trophy took place in South Africa, with Pakistan winning their first-ever title by defeating New Zealand. Younis Khan captained Pakistan to victory, while Daniel Vettori led New Zealand to the final.
7. 2013 – Hosts: England & Wales
- Winner: India
- Runner-Up: England
- Captain (Winner): MS Dhoni (India)
- Captain (Runner-Up): Alastair Cook (England)
India won their second ICC Champions Trophy in 2013, defeating England in a close final. MS Dhoni’s calm leadership and sharp tactics played a key role in India’s success, while Alastair Cook led England to the final.
8. 2017 – Hosts: England & Wales
- Winner: Pakistan
- Runner-Up: India
- Captain (Winner): Sarfaraz Ahmed (Pakistan)
- Captain (Runner-Up): Virat Kohli (India)
In the 2017 edition, Pakistan made a stunning comeback, defeating India to win their first ICC Champions Trophy title. Sarfaraz Ahmed’s inspirational leadership was crucial in Pakistan’s victory, while Virat Kohli captained India.
9. 2025 – Host: Pakistan
- Winner: TBD
- Runner-Up: TBD
- Captain (Winner): TBD
- Captain (Runner-Up): TBD
The 2025 ICC Champions Trophy will be hosted in Pakistan. As of now, the winner, runner-up, and captains are yet to be decided, but the excitement surrounding this upcoming edition is palpable.
ICC Champions Trophy Winners List Year Wise
| Year | Host Nation(S) | Winner | Runner-Up |
| 1998 | Bangladesh | South Africa | West Indies |
| 2000 | Kenya | New Zealand | India |
| 2002 | Sri Lanka | Sri Lanka and India | None |
| 2004 | England | West Indies | England |
| 2006 | India | Australia | West Indies |
| 2009 | South Africa | Australia | New Zealand |
| 2013 | England and Wales | India | England |
| 2017 | England and Wales | Pakistan | India |
| 2025 | Pakistan | Not Decided | Not Decided |