History of the ICC Champions Trophy
The ICC Champions Trophy was an international cricket tournament contested by the top eight teams in the International Cricket Council (ICC) ODI rankings. It was held every four years from 1998 to 2017, and was replaced by the ICC Cricket World Cup Super League in 2020.
The tournament was originally known as the ICC KnockOut Trophy, and was renamed the ICC Champions Trophy in 2002. It was contested by 12 teams in its first four editions, but was reduced to eight teams in 2006.
Winners ICC Champions Trophy.
The ICC Champions Trophy has been won by seven different teams:
| Year | Winner | Final Result | Runner Up | Host |
| 1998 |  248/6 (47 overs) | South Africa won by 4 wickets |  245 all out (49.3 overs) | Bangladesh |
| 2000 |  265/6 (49.4 overs) | New Zealand won by 4 wickets |  264/6 (50 overs) | Kenya |
| 2002 |  244/5 (50 Overs) & 222/7 (50 Overs) 14/0 (2 Overs) & 38/1 (8.4 Overs) | India and Sri Lanka declared co-champions | Joint Winners | Sri Lanka |
| 2004 | 218/8 (48.5 overs) | West Indies won by 2 wickets |  217 all out (49.4 overs) | England |
| 2006 |  116/2 (28.1 overs) | Australia won by 8 wickets (D/L method) | 138 all out (30.4 overs) | India |
| 2009 | 206/4 (45.2 overs) | Australia won by 6 wickets | 200/9 (50 overs) | South Africa |
| 2013 | 129/7 (20 overs) | India won by 5 runs | 124/8 (20 overs) | England & Wales |
| 2017 |  338/4 (50 overs) | Pakistan won by 180 runs | 158 all out (30.3 overs) | England & Wales |
Australia is the most successful team in the history of the tournament, having won it twice. India and South Africa have each won the tournament once.
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Memorable Moments in ICC Champions Trophy
There have been many memorable moments in the history of the ICC Champions Trophy. Here are a few of the most notable:
In the 2002 final, India and Sri Lanka were declared joint winners after the match was washed out twice.
In the 2004 final, the West Indies defeated England by two wickets in a thrilling match that went down to the last ball.
In the 2006 final, Australia defeated Sri Lanka by eight wickets to win their first Champions Trophy title.
In the 2009 final, Australia defeated New Zealand by seven wickets to successfully defend their Champions Trophy title.
In the 2013 final, India defeated England by five runs to win their second Champions Trophy title.
In the 2017 final, Pakistan defeated India by 180 runs to win their maiden Champions Trophy title.
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FAQs
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When was the ICC Champions Trophy first held?
The ICC Champions Trophy was first held in 1998.
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How many teams competed in the ICC Champions Trophy?
Twelve teams competed in the first four editions of the ICC Champions Trophy. The number of teams was reduced to eight in 2006.
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Which team has won the ICC Champions Trophy the most times?
Australia has won the ICC Champions Trophy twice.
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Which team won the last ICC Champions Trophy?
Pakistan won the last ICC Champions Trophy in 2017.
Conclusion
The ICC Champions Trophy was a great tournament that featured the best teams in the world. It was a shame that it was discontinued, but hopefully it will be resurrected in the future.
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