Batters With Most Runs In Champions Trophy History

The Champions Trophy is set to begin on 19th February after an 8-year gap. The long history of the ICC Champions Trophy/Knockout has seen many memorable batting performances in past editions. let's look at the batters who have scored the most runs in the Champions Trophy's history.

Most Runs Scored In Champions Trophy

1. Chris Gayle- West Indies (791 runs)

Former West Indies batter & the 'universe Boss' Chris Gayle has scored 791 runs in 17 matches to top the run charts in the Champions Trophy table. Gayle played in the tournament for the first time in 2002 while his last was back in 2013. Gayle's top score in the competition is an unbeaten 133. The Charismatic batter is a known beast in the white-ball format.

2. Mahela Jayawardene- Sri Lanka (742 runs)

Former Sri Lankan batter & a legend in the World game Mahela Jayawardene has scored 742 runs in 22 games in the tournament. Jayawardene known for his crafty batting held the Lankan batting lineup for decades. Jayawardene last played in a Champions Trophy for Sri Lanka way back in 2013 with an unbeaten 84 being his best performance.

3. Shikhar Dhawan- India (701 runs)

Veteran Indian opener aka 'Gabbar' as he's fondly called by fans Shikhar Dhawan comes third in the list with 701 runs in the Champions Trophy in 10 matches. Dhawan led the charge for India in the 2013 edition of the tournament smashing back-to-back tons against tough opponents in South Africa & West Indies, showcasing his ability to play shorts in tough English conditions thus winning golden bats in 2013 & 2017 editions. Dhawan's masterclass in the 2013 edition was a key figure in helping India win the Champions Trophy.

4. Kumar Sangakkara- Sri Lanka (683 runs)

Another Sri Lankan legend features in the list this time Kumar Sangakkara. The veteran left-handed keeper batter has accumulated 683 runs in 22 matches with 134* being his best score. Sangakkara provided solidity at number 3 to the Sri Lankan batting.

5. Sourav Ganguly- India (665 runs)

'The Prince of Calcutta' aka Sourav Ganguly is the fifth-highest run-scorer in the history of the tournament and has scored 665 runs in just 13 games with an unbeaten 141* being his highest score. Ganguly's aggressive batting & ability to hit long sixes made him a difficult batter to bowl too.

Most Runs In Champions Trophy (Table)

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