Virender Sehwag's Off-Spin, Jasprit Bumrah's No Ball: 5 Unforgettable Moments From Champions Trophy History
The ICC Champions Trophy 2025 marks the ninth edition of the tournament, having first been held in 1998 as the 'ICC KnockOut Trophy'. Over the years, the tournament has been won by seven nations, ensuring countless incredible moments on the field. With the Champions Trophy set to return in Pakistan and the UAE, we take a look back at five of the most iconic moments from past editions of the tournament, according to the official website of the International Cricket Council (ICC).
Virender Sehwag wins it with the ball
Star batter Virender Sehwag turned the game with his off-spin as India qualified for the final of the 2002 edition with an exciting triumph over South Africa in Colombo.
Sehwag had already contributed a splendid half-century as India posted a competitive total of 261/9 at R Premadasa Stadium, but the Proteas appeared in control during the run chase as they took the score to 200 with seven wickets still in hand and nine overs still remaining.
Enter Sehwag, who took the key wickets of Mark Boucher, Jacques Kallis and Lance Klusener to seal an enthralling victory for India and book their place in the final against Sri Lanka.
West Indies' heroic victory
Things looked bleak for the West Indies when key batter Shivnarine Chanderpaul was dismissed and the Caribbean side still required 81 runs for victory with just two wickets in hand against England in the 2004 title decider at The Oval in London, but an incredible ninth-wicket partnership between Courtney Browne and Ian Bradshaw paved the way for a remarkable run chase.
Browne and Bradshaw put on an unbeaten 71 as the West Indies successfully chased down England's decent total of 217 with seven deliveries remaining as the Caribbean side claimed their inaugural