Highest Individual Score List in Champions Trophy History as Ibrahim Zadran breaks Ben Duckett record in less than a week

Afghanistan's Ibrahim Zadran has rewritten history in the ICC Champions Trophy, smashing the highest individual score in the tournament's history. The Afghan opener hammered 177 off 146 balls against England, eclipsing Ben Duckett's 165, which had stood as the record for less than a week.

Zadran's blistering knock, featuring 12 fours and six sixes, propelled Afghanistan to a formidable total of 325/7, setting a new benchmark in the prestigious tournament. Let's take a look at the all-time list below:

Highest Individual Score List in Champions Trophy — Ibrahim Zadran, left, and Ben Duckett (Photos: AP/PTI)

Highest Individual Scores in ICC Champions Trophy History

#	Player	Team	Runs	SR	Against	Ground	Date
1	Ibrahim Zadran	Afghanistan	177	121.23	England	Lahore	26 Feb 2025
2	Ben Duckett	England	165	115.38	Australia	Lahore	22 Feb 2025
3	Nathan Astle	New Zealand	145*	96.02	U.S.A.	The Oval	10 Sep 2004
4	Andy Flower	Zimbabwe	145	88.41	India	Colombo (RPS)	14 Sep 2002
5	Sourav Ganguly	India	141*	99.29	South Africa	Nairobi (Gym)	13 Oct 2000
6	Sachin Tendulkar	India	141	110.15	Australia	Dhaka	28 Oct 1998
7	Graeme Smith	South Africa	141	105.22	England	Centurion	27 Sep 2009
8	Shane Watson	Australia	136*	103.03	England	Centurion	02 Oct 2009
9	Kumar Sangakkara	Sri Lanka	134*	99.25	England	The Oval	13 Jun 2013
10	Chris Gayle	West Indies	133*	98.51	South Africa	Jaipur	02 Nov 2006

Also read: Highest Individual Score in ODI for Afghanistan: Ibrahim Zadran scores 177 to surpass his own record at Champions Trophy 2025

Zadran's breathtaking 177 came at a crucial juncture, lifting Afghanistan to a competitive total against a formidable England attack. He built partnerships, first steadying the innings before unleashing a brutal assault in the final overs. His acceleration saw him take on bowlers like Jofra Archer and Jamie Overton, with Afghanistan plundering runs at a rapid pace.

The innings saw a thrilling climax as Zadran pushed past Duckett's record with an authoritative boundary. His knock was a masterclass in controlled aggression, blending technical prowess with raw power. The achievement also marks the highest individual score by an Afghan batter in ODIs, further underlining Zadran's growing stature in world cricket.

The Rise of Afghanistan's Batting Powerhouse

Afghanistan's rise in international cricket has been marked by fearless batting, and Zadran's innings is a testament to the team's evolution. His ability to counter England's pace attack with confidence and composure reflects Afghanistan's growing competitiveness on the global stage. With this record-breaking feat, Zadran has not only etched his name in the history books but also provided Afghanistan with a new batting icon.

As the Champions Trophy progresses, all eyes will be on whether this record can be broken again-or if Zadran's 177 remains the ultimate benchmark in the tournament's history.