Shikhar Dhawan to Virender Sehwag: Players with the most runs in their debut Champions Trophy campaign
These are the players who showed immense maturity in their debut Champions Trophy campaigns and went on to score a ton of runs
Shikhar Dhawan to Virender Sehwag: Players with the most runs in their debut Champions Trophy campaign
1. Shikhar Dhawan (India) - 363 runs
The former India batter had a fantastic debut campaign in the 2013 ICC Champions Trophy. Dhawan scored 2 brilliant centuries during the campaign and was even awarded with the Player of the Series award as the Men in Blue completed a famous triumph.
2. Upul Tharanga (Sri Lanka) - 320 runs
The former Sri Lanka batter enjoyed a stellar debut campaign during the 2006 ICC Champions Trophy. Tharanga scored centuries against both Bangladesh and Zimbabwe during the Lankan Lions' campaign.
3. Tamim Iqbal (Bangladesh) - 293 runs
The former Bangladesh batter played really well during the 2017 ICC Champions Trophy. Tamim played a sensational knock of 128 against England in a group stage match and was arguably the best performer for the Tigers during the ICC event.
4. Virender Sehwag (India) - 271 runs
The former India batter had a brilliant campaign during the 2002 ICC Champions Trophy. Sehwag played a fine knock of 126 against England and was a key figure in the Indian side which made it all the way to the final.
5. Rachin Ravindra (New Zealand) - 263 runs
The New Zealand batter had a highly impressive campaign in the 2025 ICC Champions Trophy. Rachin has scored centuries against both Bangladesh and South Africa and is a key figure in the Kiwi side which has made it all the way to the final.