Wed Mar 05 10:30:00 UTC 2025: ## New Zealand Reclaims Top Spot, Shatters Champions Trophy Record Thrice

**London, March 6 –** The ICC Champions Trophy 2025 is reaching its climax, with New Zealand securing their place in the final after a thrilling semi-final victory over South Africa. The tournament has witnessed several record-breaking performances, most notably the three times the highest ever total in a Champions Trophy match has been surpassed within just two weeks.

The previous record of 347 runs, set by New Zealand in 2004, stood for two decades. England first broke the record with a mammoth 351 runs, fueled by Ben Duckett’s 165 – a new individual Champions Trophy high score. Australia then briefly took the lead, scoring 356 runs in their own match. However, New Zealand has emphatically reclaimed the top spot, posting a staggering 363 runs against South Africa in the semi-final, thanks to centuries by Rachin Ravindra and Kane Williamson, and significant contributions from Daryl Mitchell and Glenn Phillips (49 runs each).

This makes it the third time the highest Champions Trophy total has been broken in the tournament. The race for the top spot is incredibly tight, and the final on March 9th will be a crucial determinant. Should New Zealand win, they will face India in the final.

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