Players With Most ICC Trophies in Cricket History

The Numbers That Define Greatness

Winning one ICC trophy is a career achievement for most cricketers. Winning four or five puts you in a conversation very few players ever enter.

The list of players with the most ICC trophies in cricket history is short, exclusive, and dominated by two nations Australia and India. Australia built their dynasty across the late 1990s and 2000s under the commanding leadership of Ricky Ponting and Steve Waugh. India has risen steadily since 2007, shaped first by MS Dhoni and now carried forward by Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli.

After India’s Champions Trophy 2025 victory in Dubai, the record books shifted again. Rohit and Kohli became the most decorated Indian players in ICC history, each surpassing Dhoni’s long-standing record of three titles. Yet Ponting’s five ICC trophies still sit alone at the top an achievement that has survived nearly two decades of scrutiny.

This piece covers every player who has won three or more ICC trophies, the stories behind those wins, what made certain players impossible to beat on the biggest stages, and where the record might go next.

What Qualifies as an ICC Trophy?

Before diving into the rankings, it is important to understand exactly which tournaments are counted. The ICC currently organizes four major global events that qualify as ICC trophies:

• ICC ODI World Cup The sport’s most prestigious title, held every four years since 1975.
• ICC T20 World Cup The shortest format’s global championship, launched in 2007.
• ICC Champions Trophy A 50-over tournament featuring the top eight nations, last held in 2025.
• ICC World Test Championship The Test cricket pinnacle, first awarded in 2021.

The ICC U-19 World Cup, while organized by the ICC, is generally counted separately from senior trophies. This article focuses on senior international ICC titles only. The Asia Cup, though prestigious, is an Asian Cricket Council event and does not count toward this list.

Full Rankings: Players With Most ICC Trophies

The table below lists every player who has won three or more senior ICC trophies, updated to include the ICC Champions Trophy 2025.

Player	Country	ICC Trophies	Trophies Won
Ricky Ponting	Australia	5	ODI WC 1999, 2003, 2007; Champions Trophy 2006, 2009
Virat Kohli	India	4	ODI WC 2011; T20 WC 2024; Champions Trophy 2013, 2025
Rohit Sharma	India	4	T20 WC 2007, 2024; Champions Trophy 2013, 2025
Adam Gilchrist	Australia	4	ODI WC 1999, 2003, 2007; Champions Trophy 2006
Glenn McGrath	Australia	4	ODI WC 1999, 2003, 2007; Champions Trophy 2006
Shane Watson	Australia	4	ODI WC 2007, 2015; Champions Trophy 2006, 2009
Mitchell Johnson	Australia	4	ODI WC 2007, 2015; Champions Trophy 2006, 2009
Pat Cummins	Australia	4	WTC 2023; ODI WC 2023; T20 WC 2021; Champions Trophy 2009
Josh Hazlewood	Australia	4	WTC 2023; ODI WC 2023; T20 WC 2021; Champions Trophy 2009
Steve Smith	Australia	4	WTC 2023; ODI WC 2023; T20 WC 2021; Champions Trophy 2009
Mitchell Starc	Australia	4	WTC 2023; ODI WC 2023; T20 WC 2021; Champions Trophy 2009
MS Dhoni	India	3	T20 WC 2007; ODI WC 2011; Champions Trophy 2013
Ravindra Jadeja	India	3	Champions Trophy 2013; T20 WC 2024; Champions Trophy 2025

 

Note: Pat Cummins, Josh Hazlewood, Steve Smith, and Mitchell Starc each earned their fourth ICC title via the 2023 WTC and 2023 ODI World Cup wins, then added the 2021 T20 World Cup and the 2009 Champions Trophy during their careers respectively. Exact trophy compositions may vary by source based on which edition of each tournament they played in.

Ricky Ponting The Undisputed Record Holder

Five ICC trophies. No other male cricketer in history has reached that number. Ponting’s record stands as one of the most remarkable team-sport achievements in cricket.

He first lifted the ODI World Cup in 1999 under Steve Waugh’s captaincy, as a junior member of an Australian side that was quickly becoming the most dominant force in the game. Then, in 2003, he took over the captaincy and led Australia to a near-perfect tournament, winning all ten matches including the final against India. The 2007 World Cup in the West Indies produced another Australian triumph, making Ponting the first man to captain a side to back-to-back World Cup titles.

His Champions Trophy wins in 2006 and 2009 completed a haul that no other cricketer has matched. What made Ponting remarkable was not just winning it was how consistently his teams performed. Australia under Ponting did not simply participate in ICC events. They expected to win them.

Ricky Ponting’s ICC Trophy Record: ODI World Cup 1999, 2003, 2007 | ICC Champions Trophy 2006, 2009 | Total: 5

Virat Kohli Four Trophies Across Three Decades

Virat Kohli’s ICC trophy journey spans the breadth of Indian cricket’s modern transformation. His first senior ICC title came in the 2011 ODI World Cup at home, where a young Kohli contributed crucial runs in the semi-final against Pakistan. That night at Wankhede Stadium, when Dhoni hit the winning six, Kohli was watching from the other end of the dressing room.

His second came in the 2013 Champions Trophy in England under Dhoni’s leadership. The third arrived in the 2024 T20 World Cup in the Caribbean, a tournament that ended India’s decade-long ICC title drought and saw Kohli and Rohit announce their retirement from T20 internationals in the same week.

The fourth and perhaps most satisfying was the 2025 Champions Trophy in Dubai, where India defeated New Zealand in the final. The win elevated Kohli to the same level as eight Australian greats in the four-trophy club, leaving him one short of Ponting’s all-time record.

Virat Kohli’s ICC Trophy Record: ODI WC 2011 | Champions Trophy 2013 | T20 WC 2024 | Champions Trophy 2025 | Total: 4

Kohli also captained India to the U-19 World Cup in 2008, a title that often goes uncounted in senior rankings but speaks to his long-standing connection with winning at the highest level.

Rohit Sharma Captain Extraordinary

Of all the players on this list, Rohit Sharma’s trophy journey is the most varied. His four ICC titles span the longest time frame from 2007 to 2025 across multiple captains, formats, and tournament structures.

Rohit was 20 years old when he won his first ICC trophy as a fringe member of Dhoni’s T20 World Cup squad in 2007. His next title came in 2013, again under Dhoni, in the Champions Trophy. Then came a long wait. India made finals and semi-finals but could not convert.

The breakthrough came in 2024, when Rohit captained India to the T20 World Cup title India’s first ICC trophy in eleven years. He followed it up nine months later by leading India to the 2025 Champions Trophy in Dubai, becoming only the sixth captain in men’s cricket history to win two or more ICC titles as skipper.

Rohit’s four trophies are split equally between titles he won as a player under someone else and titles he won as captain himself. That balance of followership and leadership captures something essential about his career.

Rohit Sharma’s ICC Trophy Record: T20 WC 2007 | Champions Trophy 2013 | T20 WC 2024 | Champions Trophy 2025 | Total: 4

Australia’s Four-Trophy Winners A Dynasty Built on Systems

Eight Australians spread across two eras of dominance sit in the four-trophy club alongside Kohli and Rohit. What binds them is not just talent but a culture of sustained excellence that Australia built deliberately.

The Ponting Era Players

Adam Gilchrist, Glenn McGrath, Shane Watson, and Mitchell Johnson all collected four ICC titles during the period when Australian cricket was essentially untouchable on the global stage.

• Adam Gilchrist redefined what a wicketkeeper-batter could do at the top of an order. His explosive batting and lightning-fast glovework were central to Australia’s dominance. His four titles came from the ODI World Cups of 1999, 2003, and 2007, plus the 2006 Champions Trophy.
• Glenn McGrath was the most accurate fast bowler of his generation. His four titles mirror Gilchrist’s: three ODI World Cups and the 2006 Champions Trophy. His 71 wickets across World Cups remains a record.
• Shane Watson was a match-winner in the truest sense capable of changing games with bat or ball on any given day. His four titles include the 2007 and 2015 ODI World Cups, plus the 2006 and 2009 Champions Trophies.
• Mitchell Johnson’s raw pace and aggression made him one of the most feared bowlers in ICC tournament history. His four titles follow the same Watson-era pattern two World Cups and two Champions Trophies.

The Cummins Era Players

Pat Cummins, Josh Hazlewood, Steve Smith, and Mitchell Starc represent a newer generation of Australian dominance. Their four titles are built on the 2021 T20 World Cup, the 2023 World Test Championship, and the 2023 ODI World Cup a remarkable run of ICC success across all three formats within just three years.

• Pat Cummins became only the second captain in history to win two ICC titles in the same calendar year when Australia won both the WTC and the ODI World Cup in 2023.
• Josh Hazlewood’s consistency across all formats made him a key architect of Australia’s modern-era success.
• Steve Smith’s technical batting and match-awareness gave Australia an anchor in every big tournament game.
• Mitchell Starc’s ability to deliver in knockout matches particularly his 2015 World Cup final performance against New Zealand defines his ICC tournament legacy.

MS Dhoni Three Trophies, All Three Formats

MS Dhoni’s three ICC trophies tell a more complete story than anyone else’s. He is the only captain in the history of men’s cricket to win ICC titles in all three white-ball formats the T20 World Cup, the ODI World Cup, and the Champions Trophy.

In 2007, Dhoni captained India in the inaugural T20 World Cup without any significant white-ball captaincy experience, using a young squad full of players who had little to lose. India beat Pakistan in the final. Four years later, he guided a veteran team to the ODI World Cup at home, famously promoting himself ahead of the in-form Yuvraj Singh in the final against Sri Lanka and sealing the win with a six over long-on. In 2013, Dhoni completed the set with the Champions Trophy in England.

Until the 2025 Champions Trophy, Dhoni’s three titles stood as the Indian record. Rohit and Kohli surpassed him when they lifted the 2025 trophy in Dubai. Ravindra Jadeja, who was also part of that winning squad, joined Dhoni on three titles simultaneously.

Dhoni was inducted into the ICC Cricket Hall of Fame in June 2025, a recognition that cemented his place among the greatest leaders the game has ever seen.

What Separates Multi-Trophy Winners From the Rest?

Looking across every player on this list, a few patterns emerge consistently.

• Longevity in the right system: Most multi-trophy winners played for teams that built winning cultures over many years. Ponting’s Australia was structurally built to win. Dhoni, Rohit, and Kohli benefited from an India setup that prioritized white-ball excellence.
• Performing when it matters: Glenn McGrath averaged a wicket roughly every 18 balls in World Cups. Dhoni’s batting average in knockout ICC games was considerably higher than in group-stage matches. Multi-trophy players are not just good they elevate their performance at the decisive moment.
• Playing across formats: Players like Rohit and Kohli collected trophies across T20 and 50-over formats, which expanded their window of opportunity. Pat Cummins added the WTC to his haul, showing that modern players with across-format longevity can accumulate trophies at a faster rate.
• The luck factor: Every great ICC tournament run requires a favourable draw, key opponents underperforming, and injuries not disrupting the squad at the wrong time. The best players still need the conditions to align.

India vs Australia: The Rivalry That Shapes the Record Books

As things stand after the 2025 Champions Trophy, the top of the all-time ICC trophy list looks like this:

• Australia: 11 multi-trophy players (Ponting, Gilchrist, McGrath, Watson, Johnson, Cummins, Hazlewood, Smith, Starc, and others from the 1999-2009 era)
• India: Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli lead at four trophies each, with Jadeja and Dhoni at three

Australia’s advantage is rooted in their 1999-2009 era, when their teams were so dominant that multiple players accumulated trophies almost automatically. India’s modern challenge is different Rohit and Kohli are winning titles over a longer time span, in a more competitive global landscape, and across changing formats.

The 2027 ODI World Cup in South Africa will be the next major opportunity for Indian players to add to their tallies. If India win that tournament with Rohit and Kohli still part of the squad, both would reach five ICC trophies and equal Ponting’s record. Kohli has spoken about playing in the 2027 tournament; Rohit is slightly less certain. Either way, the next chapter of this record belongs to them.

A Note on Women’s Cricket Meg Lanning’s Record

Any complete discussion of ICC trophies has to acknowledge what Australia’s Meg Lanning achieved in women’s cricket. Lanning captained Australia to five ICC titles in women’s cricket, a record that mirrors Ponting’s in men’s cricket and reflects the same culture of sustained Australian excellence.

Lanning’s five ICC titles include multiple ICC Women’s World Cups and T20 World Cups, won across a decade of Australian dominance that set a standard the entire women’s game has been chasing. Her record in women’s cricket is as significant as Ponting’s in the men’s game.

Frequently Asked Questions

Which player has the most ICC trophies in cricket history?

Ricky Ponting holds the record in men’s cricket with five ICC trophies. Meg Lanning holds the equivalent record in women’s cricket, also with five titles.

How many ICC trophies does Virat Kohli have?

Virat Kohli has four ICC trophies: the 2011 ODI World Cup, the 2013 Champions Trophy, the 2024 T20 World Cup, and the 2025 Champions Trophy.

How many ICC trophies does Rohit Sharma have?

Rohit Sharma has four ICC trophies: the 2007 T20 World Cup, the 2013 Champions Trophy, the 2024 T20 World Cup, and the 2025 Champions Trophy. He captained India in the last two.

Did MS Dhoni win more ICC trophies than Virat Kohli?

No. MS Dhoni won three ICC trophies as a player and captain the 2007 T20 World Cup, the 2011 ODI World Cup, and the 2013 Champions Trophy. Kohli and Rohit each surpassed Dhoni’s tally after winning the 2025 Champions Trophy.

Is MS Dhoni the only captain to win all ICC white-ball trophies?

Yes. MS Dhoni remains the only captain in men’s cricket history to win all three ICC white-ball trophies as captain the T20 World Cup, the ODI World Cup, and the Champions Trophy.

Who is the most successful team in ICC tournaments?

Australia is the most successful team in ICC history with ten senior men’s titles across ODI World Cups, T20 World Cups, Champions Trophies, and the World Test Championship.

Can Kohli or Rohit break Ponting’s record of 5 ICC trophies?

It is mathematically possible. Both players would need to win one more ICC title most likely the 2027 ODI World Cup. If India win that tournament with either player still in the squad, they would equal Ponting’s record. Going beyond five would require additional ICC titles in the 2026 T20 World Cup or beyond.

The Record That Keeps Moving

Cricket’s all-time ICC trophy record is in the best possible place under active challenge. Ricky Ponting set a benchmark that stood untouched for years, built on an era of Australian dominance that seemed permanent. Then India slowly, systematically, began closing the gap.

Dhoni created the template. Rohit and Kohli are now implementing it at scale. The 2024 T20 World Cup and 2025 Champions Trophy victories have given India back-to-back global titles and reestablished a winning culture that can carry the next generation forward.

The question now is not whether India can match Ponting’s five trophies Rohit and Kohli each need just one more. The question is whether either of them will still be playing international cricket when that opportunity arrives. Based on their fitness, hunger, and the ICC calendar, 2027 represents perhaps the last realistic window.

For now, Ponting remains at the top with five. But the gap has never been smaller and the men most likely to close it are still actively playing.