The ICC Champions Trophy is a prestigious one-day international knockout tournament introduced by the ICC in the year 1998 which is hosted by Bangladesh. The first couple of editions of the Champions Trophy were held in ICC Associate member nations to increase the popularity of the sport in these regions. Kenya hosted the tournament in 2000. The tournament was later known as the ICC Knockout Tournament, and from 2002 onwards, it was renamed the ICC Champions Trophy. In this article, we will be covering the list of ICC Champions Trophy winners from 1998 to 2025.
The tournament was later known as the ICC Knockout Tournament, and from 2002 onwards, it was renamed the ICC Champions Trophy. Only the top eight teams were included in the competition, and this rule was introduced in 2009.
The competition was discontinued after the 2017 event. In 2021, ICC announced that the Champions Trophy will be played in 2025 in Pakistan and in India in the year 2029. On 16 November 2021, the ICC announced that the 2029 edition of the ICC Champions Trophy would be held in India. It is expected to be played in October to November 2029.
2 Days to Go For Champion Trophy 2025
India and New Zealand are set to face off in a white-ball tournament final for the first time in 25 years. New Zealand secured their spot in the Champions Trophy 2025 final with a commanding victory over South Africa in the second semi-final in Lahore on Wednesday. The Black Caps will now take on their familiar rivals, India, in the grand finale on Sunday in Dubai.
Champions Trophy Winners list ( 1998-2025)
The Champions Trophy is a mega event cricket tournament held by the International Cricket Council (ICC), featuring the top teams in the world competing for the title. From the 2009 edition onwards, only the top eight ODI teams (based on the ICC rankings on a pre-decided qualification cutoff date) compete in the Champions Trophy.
The fact that seven different teams have won the Champions Trophy in its eight editions so far further accentuates the tournament’s unpredictability and standing. Below is the list of Champions Trophy winners from 1998 to 2025, showcasing the countries that have dominated the tournament over the years.
| Year | Host Nation (s) | Winner (s) | 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 |