Centurions Shine in Champions Trophy 2025: Batters Dominate the Tournament

The tone for the match was set early as Will Young and Tom Latham led New Zealand to a commanding victory over Pakistan with impressive centuries. Their stellar performances ensured that the Black Caps began their campaign on a strong and victorious note.

The run-fest continued in the second game when Bangladesh's Towhid Hridoy scored a magnificent century against the mighty Indian bowling attack. However, India's response was just as dominant, with Shubman Gill smashing a ton of his own to keep the contest alive.

South Africa's Ryan Rickelton joined the century club in the third game, delivering a crucial hundred against Afghanistan, further showcasing the dominance of batters in this edition.

The fourth encounter turned into a thrilling run chase as Australia successfully hunted down England's 352-run target. Josh Inglis anchored the chase with a century, but before him, England's Ben Duckett had set the stage ablaze with a ton in the first innings.

In the most anticipated clash of the tournament the India vs Pakistan showdown Virat Kohli proved his class once again, notching up a crucial hundred to guide India in the all-important contest. His ton reaffirmed his ability to shine on the grandest stages.

New Zealand's Rachin Ravindra further cemented his growing reputation in world cricket with a sublime 112 against Bangladesh, securing the Kiwis a confirmed spot in the semi-finals.

Adding to the list of centurions, England's Joe Root scripted a special moment with his 17th ODI hundred against Afghanistan, marking his first ODI ton in six years. His innings was a reminder of his enduring class and ability to rise to the occasion.

With the tournament still underway, the batters have clearly dominated proceedings, and if the trend continues, this Champions Trophy might go down as the most run-filled edition in history.

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