Champions Trophy 2025 sets new record for most centuries in single edition
Champions Trophy 2025, currently being played in Pakistan and the United Arab Emirates, has set a new record for the most centuries in a single edition of the tournament.
On Wednesday, England’s star batter Joe Root scored a century off 98 balls against Afghanistan, marking the 11th century of the ongoing tournament. The achievement surpassed the previous record of 10 centuries in a single edition, which was set during the 2002 Champions Trophy and matched in the 2017 tournament.
So far, eight matches have been played in current Champions Trophy, with several batters showcasing exceptional performances. The list of centurions includes Will Young, Tom Latham, Towhid Hridoy, Shubman Gill, Ryan Rickelton, Ben Duckett, Josh Inglis, Virat Kohli, Rachin Ravindra, Ibrahim Zadran, and Joe Root.
The tournament consists of a total of 15 matches, and with more games yet to be played, this record could extend further.