What is Golden Bat Award in Cricket?

In cricket, the Golden Bat is a prestigious award presented to the leading run-scorer of a tournament. In the ICC Champions Trophy, this honor is given to the batsman who scores the most runs throughout the competition. The award celebrates consistency, skill, and match-winning performances by top batters in the tournament. 

The ICC Champions Trophy is an international cricket tournament organized by the International Cricket Council (ICC) that was started in 1998. Known as the “Mini World Cup,” it featured the best teams competing in an elite competition. The Golden Bat is a highlight of the event, recognizing outstanding individual batting performances. 

Past Winners of the Golden Bat in ICC Champions Trophy

Here is a list of some players who won the Golden Bat in the Champions Trophy 

1998 – Philo Wallace (West Indies) – 221 runs 

2000 – Sourav Ganguly (India) – 348 runs 

2002 – Virender Sehwag (India) – 271 runs 

2004 – Marcus Trescothick (England) – 261 runs 

2006 – Chris Gayle (West Indies) – 474 runs 

2009 – Ricky Ponting (Australia) – 288 runs 

2013 – Shikhar Dhawan (India) – 363 runs 

2017 – Shikhar Dhawan (India) – 338 runs 

The Golden Bat award remains an iconic symbol of batting excellence in ICC tournaments, and the award continues to be presented in other ICC events like the World Cup, ensuring that top-performing batsmen receive the recognition they deserve. 

The award is not just about accumulating runs but also about performing under pressure. Some of the best knocks in Champions Trophy history have come from Golden Bat winners, including Ganguly’s century in 2000 and Dhawan’s fluent stroke play in 2013. 

Indian batsman Shikhar Dhawan won the Golden Bat twice (2013 and 2017), showcasing his dominance in the tournament. Chris Gayle holds the record for the highest runs in a single edition, scoring 474 runs in the 2006 Champions Trophy. 

Who will win Golden Bat in ICC Champions Trophy 2025?

As the ICC Champions Trophy 2025 final approaches, the competition for the Golden Bat intensifies. New Zealand’s Rachin Ravindra leads with 226 runs, while India’s Virat Kohli closely follows with 217 runs. Given Kohli’s experience and familiarity with Dubai’s conditions, he is favored to surpass Ravindra in the final and clinch the Golden Bat.  

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