Feb 07, 2025
Shikhar Dhawan tops the list of Indian batsmen with the most runs in the Champions Trophy. The former India opener piled up 701 runs in only 10 matches at an average of 77.88.
Shikhar Dhawan cemented his spot in the ODI team after his success in the 2013 Champions Trophy, which India won. He also shone in the 2017 Champions Trophy. Dhawan hit 3 centuries in the ICC event.
Before Shikhar Dhawan, Sourav Ganguly was India's go-to batsman in the Champions Trophy. The former India opener scored 665 runs in 11 innings at an average of 73.88.
Sourav Ganguly hit 3 centuries in the ICC event. Under him, India shared the 2002 Champions Trophy with Sri Lanka after both the finals were washed out. Ganguly-led India reached the final of ODI World Cup a year later.
Rahul Dravid scored 627 runs in 15 innings in the Champions Trophy. The right-handed batsman batted at an average of 48.23. Dravid hit 6 half-centuries in the ICC event.
Rahul Dravid never coached India in a Champions Trophy. The tournament was shelved after 2017. It is making its return in 2025. Gautam Gambhir will be coaching India in the all-important event.
Virat Kohli, who made his Champions Trophy debut in 2009, has scored 529 runs in 12 innings. Virat has 5 half-centuries in the tournament. He played a key role in India's 2013 Champions Trophy title win and scored 43 in the final.
Virat Kohli captained India to the final of the 2017 Champions Trophy, where they lost to Pakistan. Virat-led India also lost to Sri Lanka in the league stage. Virat led India's ODI team till 2021.
With 481 runs in 10 innings, Rohit Sharma sits at the fifth spot. Rohit and Shikhar Dhawan started opening the innings in the 2013 Champions Trophy and did the same job till 2022.
Rohit Sharma will lead India in a Champions Trophy for the first time. Rohit has struggled for runs of late and he is under pressure going into the tournament. Rohit will be assisted by Shubman Gill.
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