The ninth edition of the ICC Champions Trophy brought us controversy, inspirational stories and breakout stars. India’s four-wicket victory over New Zealand in last Sunday’s final came to the surprise of almost nobody,

The ICC Champions Trophy 2025 came to a conclusion on Sunday, March 9 as India defeated New Zealand by wickets to clinch their third title.

Chris Gayle won the Player-of-the-Tournament award for his 474 runs in eight innnings during the 2006 Champions Trophy. He was the highest run-scorer, with three centuries, and is the only Champions Trophy Player-of-the-Tournament awardee from the side losing the final.

New Zealand's Rachin Ravindra and Matt Henry shined in the 2025 ICC Champions Trophy, winning the Golden Bat and Golden Ball awards, respectively.

India claimed the Champions Trophy title for the third time after defeating New Zealand by four wickets at the Dubai International Stadium on Sunday.

Here is a look at all those who have claimed the Player-of-the-Match award in the summit clash of the Champions Trophy over the years.

The International Cricket Council (ICC) has expressed deep gratitude to the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) for seamlessly conducting the Champions Trophy 2025. Notably, the last time Pakistan conducted an ICC tournament was in 1996,