The Champions Trophy is just a few months away. Started in 1998, has seen its ups and downs, and it has not been held frequently, which has affected its potential to align with the ODI World Cup. Although it is unfair to compare both tournaments directly, as the Cricket World Cup is one of the most-watched ICC events and is considered the flagship event of the board, curiosity remains high among cricket fans. Many are interested in understanding the differences and similarities between these two competitions. Here is an overview to help you understand how both tournaments differ from each other.
Champions Trophy vs ODI World Cup
| Tournaments | ODI World Cup | Champions Trophy |
| Organized by | International Cricket Council | International Cricket Council |
| Held every | Four years | Held less frequently, with various gaps between tournaments. |
| Format | 50 overs | 50 overs |
| Gameplay | Preliminary qualification rounds leading up to a finals tournament. | Preliminary qualification rounds leading up to a finals tournament. Was originally a knockout. |
| First tournament | 1975 | 1998 |
| Number of teams | 14(Typically) , 10 (most recent ) | 8 |
| Duration | Can last for over a month | Usually over two week |
| Importance | More important | Second in importance after World Cup. |
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Champions Trophy
Speaking of the Champions Trophy, which is a much smaller tournament compared to the ODI World Cup, as mentioned in the table, it features eight teams playing in a round-robin format, leading to the knockout stages. It is interesting to note that the tournament, which started in 1998, was announced by the ICC in 2013 to be the last edition.
However, in 2014, after tracking its popularity, they reversed the decision, and the Champions Trophy was played again in 2017 in England. Now, it is all set to take place in Pakistan, but only if the circumstances allow. There is a possibility that India’s matches might be shifted to the UAE or Sri Lanka, which means that, along with Pakistan, two more Asian countries may host the tournament.
ODI World Cup
One of the most loved and watched ICC tournaments typically lasts for almost two months, where 10 to 14 teams usually compete for the coveted silverware. In 2023, 10 teams participated, with Australia emerging as the winner after defeating India in the finals at Ahmedabad. The tournament started in 1975 in England and was hosted by the Test and County Cricket Board until 1983.It later came under the English Cricket Board.
In 1987, things changed when it was hosted by India and Pakistan under the name “Reliance Cup”. As mentioned, it is considered the flagship event of the international cricket calendar by the ICC.
Champions Trophy prize money
Although it varies from edition to edition, if we look at the past two events, in 2017, the ICC allocated a prize money of 4.5 million USD, which is now equivalent to almost 37 crore Indian rupees. In 2013, the prize money was 2 million USD, which is now equivalent to almost 17 crore rupees in 2024.
