ICC's Champions Trophy, a reverberation to the cricket lovers of all the generation, as a hope for remedies, opportunity for rectification and a primordial ready made stage before the world cup tournament.
Top 5 Leading Run Scorers in The History of Champions Trophy:-
Champions Trophy, has always been a prepared arsenal for the teams and even for the managements, performances of the key players, who's name have been noted down on the good books and some of them are staking their involvements.
Now, on the eve of the Champions Trophy '2025, let's look at the top 5 leading run scorers of all times.
5. Sourav Ganguly ( IND)[665 Runs]
'Maharaja,' The last on this list is the former Indian skipper, Sourav Ganguly. Fondly known as “DADA”, Ganguly was one of the elite players of off-side, that’s why he was known as “God Of Off-side”. Ganguly played a crucial part in India’s resurgence in the limited-overs format.
In Champions Trophy history, Ganguly is 5th on this list.
4. Kumar Sangakkara (SL)[683 Runs]
The legendary Lankan championed star, Kumar Sangakkara was one of the classiest left-hand batters in game’s history. With sheer timing like his fellow mate Mahela Jayawardene, Sangakkara was master in it.
In Champions Trophy history, Sanga is 4th on the list of most runs in the tournament.
3. Shikhar Dhawan (IND)[701 Runs]
Widely known as “Gabbar”, Shikhar Dhawan recently announced his retirement from all forms of cricket. Dhawan was also known as “Mr. ICC”, thanks to his astounding stats in ICC tournaments.
2. Mahela Jayawardhane(SL)[742 Runs]
One of the electrifying players in the Sri Lankan cricket history, Mahela Jayawardene was one of the best stroke-makers in the game. With his sheer class and good temperament, the former Lankan skipper played an integral part in development of Sri Lankan cricket.
In Champions Trophy History, Mahela is the second highest run-getter.
1. Chris Gayle(WI)[791 Runs]
The “Universe Boss” Chris Gayle was one of the most blistering monstrous batter in all forms of the game. Gayle was also one of the best entertainers in world cricket. In Champions Trophy, Gayle is the leading run-getter in the tournament.
