Decoding Team India's run in the ICC Champions Trophy
What's the story
The Indian cricket team has been one of the consistent sides in the ICC Champions Trophy. They have been two-time winners and have reached the final on 5 occasions, including the 2025 edition. India are aiming to add to the trophy count as they face New Zealand in the final on Sunday, March 9. Ahead of the same, we decode India's run in CT.
Matches
India have won 22 of the 33 matches in CT
Team India has played 33 matches in the Champions Trophy, winning 22 of them (NR: 3, L8). The 2025 edition witnessed them reaching the final with 4 successive wins on the bounce. In addition to two trophy wins (2002 and 2013), India have been runners-up in 2000 and 2017. They reached the semis in 1998 and suffered group-stage exits in 2004, 2006 and 2009.
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First team to reach 3 successive CT finals
By defeating Australia in the 2025 CT semis, India became the first team in the tournament's history to reach three successive finals (2013, 2017 and 2025). India beat England in 2013 and lost to Pakistan in 2017.
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India hold these unique team stats
India are the only side to play 30-plus Champions Trophy matches (33) with New Zealand next on 28. In addition to this, they are the only side to post 20-plus wins (22). New Zealand follow suit with 15 wins thus far. India have the fewest defeats among teams with 20-plus matches in the tourney (8).
Seasons
India's performance season-wise in CT (1998-2017)
In 1998, India reached the semis where they were beaten by West Indies. In 2000, NZ beat India in the final. In 2002, India and Sri Lanka were joint-winners after two successive washouts. As mentioned, in 2004, 2006, and 2009, India suffered group-stage exits. In 2013, Team India downed England in a rain-marred contest by 5 runs. In the 2017 final, Pakistan tamed India.
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India own 100% win record in 2025
India started their 2025 campaign by beating Bangladesh and then Pakistan. Both matches were won by six wickets in hand. India then defeated New Zealand in their last group-stage encounter. The team then claimed a 4-wicket win over Australia in the semis.