Sun Mar 09 17:40:00 UTC 2025: ## England’s Duckett Tops Champions Trophy Run Scoring Chart Despite Early Exit
**[City, Date]** – Ben Duckett of England led the run-scoring charts in the recently concluded Champions Trophy, despite his team’s early exit from the group stage. Duckett amassed 227 runs in three innings at an impressive average of 75.66, including a 165-run knock against Australia.
New Zealand’s Rachin Ravindra closely followed in second place with 226 runs at an average of 75.33 across three innings. His centuries against Bangladesh and South Africa were pivotal in his team’s run to the final.
Veteran England batsman Joe Root secured third position with 225 runs (average 75) in three innings, highlighted by a century against Afghanistan. India’s Virat Kohli finished fourth, scoring 217 runs in four innings at an average of 72.33. His century against Pakistan and crucial innings against Australia in the semi-final showcased his class.
Rounding out the top five was Afghanistan’s Ibrahim Zadran, who created history with a sensational 177 against England – the highest individual score in Champions Trophy history. Zadran finished with 216 runs in three innings at an average of 72.
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