5 Indian Batters With Most Runs In ICC Champions Trophy History. The ICC Champions Trophy proved a competitive ground where several famous Indian batters displayed their star-studded performance. The following are the top five Indian batters with the most runs in the tournament’s history.
1. Shikhar Dhawan
Shikhar Dhawan is known as “Mr. ICC” for his consistency in the global tournament. He stands out with 701 runs in just 10 matches. His impressive average of 77.88 and 101.59 strike rate underline his dominance in hitting. He was instrumental in India winning the 2013 Champions Trophy and scored maximum runs in both the editions of 2013 and 2017. He also scored three centuries and three half-centuries, showing how handy he is on the big occasion.
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2. Sourav Ganguly
India’s former captain, Sourav Ganguly, is at number 2 with 665 runs from 13 matches. His average is a stunning 73.88 and a strike rate of 83.12 which demonstrates his capacity to anchor and accelerate innings. He scored 3 centuries, including a memorable 141*, and contributed to the shared title with Sri Lanka in 2002.
3. Rahul Dravid
Rahul Dravid, “The Wall” of Indian cricket, made 627 runs in 19 matches. With his technique and temperament, he maintained a notch above the average of 48.23 with six half-centuries. During his six tournaments played between 1998 and 2009, Dravid’s adaptability and maneuvering were crucial for India in some of the tournament’s toughest matches.
4. Virat Kohli
Not always included in each tally, but Virat Kohli made tremendous contributions to the Champions Trophy, both in 2013 and 2017. Kohli has amassed 529 runs from 12 innings with a superb average of 88.16. Kohli did justice to what all expected from him, for he has always delivered in big matches, becoming one of the most prominent modern greats of India.
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5. Rohit Sharma
Rohit Sharma’s incredible batting and knack for giving a complete turnaround to a game are sure to make him a celebrated performer in India’s Champions Trophy endeavors. He has scored 481 runs in 10 innings, with the highest score being 123*. His explosive opening knocks and important first-wicket partnerships with Shikhar Dhawan remain well-remembered in the history of the tournament.
Indian batsmen have performed immensely well in such tournaments, and their performances have often decided the fate of India in the event. Next is an opportunity in 2025 when Indian stars can, on this global stage, showcase their talent.
