The ICC Champions Trophy of 2025 has been a spectacle of top-notch batting, where eleven batsmen have made centuries, impacting their respective teams heavily. Here's a comprehensive look at these standout innings:
List of Centurions in Champions Trophy 2025
1. Ibrahim Zadran (Afghanistan) – 177 against England
- Venue: Gaddafi Stadium, Lahore
- Impact: Zadran's 177 off 146 balls is a record in the tournament. His innings of brilliance took Afghanistan to 325/7, and they won their first Champions Trophy in history by eight runs against England.
2. Joe Root (England) – 120 vs Afghanistan
- Venue: Gaddafi Stadium, Lahore
- Impact: Root's 120 runs made England stay in the chase, but they were eight runs short. His effort could not prevent England from being knocked out.
3. Ben Duckett (England) – 165 against Australia
- Venue: National Stadium, Karachi
- Impact: Duckett's 165 was the best batsmanship in the tournament. His effort, though, went to waste as Australia chased down the score successfully.
4. Josh Inglis (Australia) – 120 against England*
- Venue: National Stadium, Karachi
- Impact: Inglis struck a winning knock, his unbeaten 120 helping Australia register a record-breaking chase of England.
5. Will Young (New Zealand) – 107 vs Pakistan
- Venue: Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium, Rawalpindi
- Impact: Young's 107 runs guided New Zealand to a big score and a 60-run win against Pakistan.
6. Tom Latham (New Zealand) – 118 vs Pakistan*
- Venue: Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium, Rawalpindi
- Impact: Latham scored 118* and teamed up with Will Young to dominate the bowling attack of Pakistan and help New Zealand win big.
7. Rachin Ravindra (New Zealand) – 112 vs Bangladesh
- Venue: Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium, Rawalpindi
- Impact: Coming back from injury, Ravindra's 112 propelled New Zealand to the top of the group stage.
8. Towhid Hridoy (Bangladesh) – 100 vs New Zealand
- Venue: Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium, Rawalpindi
- Impact: Hridoy's hundred was a lone gem for Bangladesh, establishing his potential at the big stage.
9. Shubman Gill (India) – 101* vs Bangladesh*
- Venue: Dubai International Stadium, Dubai
- Impact: Gill's 101 not out took India to a crucial group stage victory.
10. Virat Kohli (India) – 100 vs Pakistan*
- Venue: Dubai International Stadium, Dubai
- Impact: Kohli’s unbeaten 100 helped India defeat Pakistan in a high-stakes match, adding another memorable knock to his career.
11. Ryan Rickelton (South Africa) – 103 vs Afghanistan
- Venue: National Stadium, Karachi
- Impact: Rickelton’s 103 runs helped South Africa post a competitive total, showing his skill in pressure situations.
These eleven centuries have given shape to the 2025 ICC Champions Trophy. All of these innings contributed significantly to their team's performances. As the tournament unfolds, fans can look forward to even more exciting moments and unforgettable matches.