Distinguished batsmen also shine in cricket tournaments with extreme importance. For more than two decades, the ICC Champions Trophy has been around. Admirable batsmen from all over the world have demonstrated their batting prowess with splendid centuries coming in delicate matches. The finest century makers have validated that they can get runs for the team even when there are a lot of expectations from the crowd in big tournaments. Indian former star batter Shikhar Dhawan has the highest hundreds in the ICC Champions Trophy with an incomparable strike rate of 101.59. As an opener, his three stunning tons became more special as India lifted the trophy in 2013 and fought till the final match in 2017. It is glorious for any country to claim the title that can shape the future of cricket for young aspirants and inspire the rise of more batting talents.
An in-form batsman often surpasses the expectations or make a dramatic comeback after a series of flop performances when there is an international stage to perform. ICC Champions Trophy presents a make-or-break scenario for reputed batsmen who have an excellent opportunity to retire or flourish in their careers. The list for most hundreds in the Champions Trophy also includes big names with strong fanbase in the world of cricket such as Herschelle Gibbs, Sourav Ganguly, and Chris Gayle who also hit three centuries. Here, you can look at the records for most centuries in the high-energy matches during the Champions Trophy.
Most Hundreds in Champions Trophy List
| Player | Mat | Inns | NO | Runs | HS | Ave | BF | SR | 100 | 50 | 4s | 6s |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shikhar Dhawan (IND) | 10 | 10 | 1 | 701 | 125 | 77.88 | 690 | 101.59 | 3 | 3 | 79 | 8 |
| Herschelle Gibbs (SA) | 10 | 10 | 1 | 460 | 116* | 51.11 | 538 | 85.50 | 3 | 1 | 50 | 6 |
| Sourav Ganguly (IND) | 13 | 11 | 2 | 665 | 141* | 73.88 | 800 | 83.12 | 3 | 3 | 66 | 17 |
| Chris Gayle (WI) | 17 | 17 | 2 | 791 | 133* | 52.73 | 891 | 88.77 | 3 | 1 | 101 | 15 |
| Rachin Ravindra (NZ) | 4 | 4 | – | 263 | 112 | 65.75 | 247 | 106.47 | 2 | – | 29 | 3 |
| Saeed Anwar (PAK) | 4 | 4 | 2 | 289 | 105* | 144.50 | 371 | 77.89 | 2 | 1 | 35 | 1 |
| Upul Tharanga (SL) | 7 | 7 | – | 377 | 110 | 53.85 | 488 | 77.25 | 2 | 2 | 46 | 2 |
| ME Trescothick (ENG ) | 8 | 8 | – | 421 | 119 | 52.62 | 491 | 85.74 | 2 | 2 | 49 | 4 |
| Kane Williamson (NZ) | 11 | 11 | 1 | 545 | 102 | 54.50 | 611 | 89.19 | 2 | 4 | 50 | 6 |
| Joe Root (ENG) | 12 | 12 | 1 | 656 | 133* | 59.63 | 689 | 95.21 | 2 | 3 | 53 | 6 |
| SR Watson (AUS) | 17 | 15 | 4 | 453 | 136* | 41.18 | 547 | 82.81 | 2 | 2 | 44 | 12 |
