ICC Champions Trophy 2000: New Zealand Beat India in Nairobi — NZ's First Major ICC Title
The ICC Champions Trophy 2000 (also known as the ICC Knockout Trophy 2000) was the third edition of the ICC Champions Trophy, held in Nairobi, Kenya in October 2000. New Zealand won the tournament, defeating India by 4 wickets in the final at Gymkhana Club Ground, Nairobi on 15 October 2000. New Zealand: India scored 264 for 6; New Zealand reached 265 for 6 in 49.3 overs. Chris Cairns scored 102 not out and was named Player of the Match. New Zealand captain was Stephen Fleming. India captain was Sourav Ganguly. It was New Zealand's first-ever major ICC tournament title. Roger Twose scored 60 in the final as well. The Player of the Tournament was Chris Cairns.
The ICC Champions Trophy 2000 — officially the ICC Knockout Trophy in this edition — was held in Nairobi, Kenya in October 2000. It was the third edition of the tournament and the only edition held outside a major Test-playing nation (barring Zimbabwe). New Zealand, captained by Stephen Fleming, reached the final having defeated Pakistan in the semi-finals. India, captained by Sourav Ganguly, were strong favourites with home-continent support and a powerful batting line-up.
Chris Cairns's 102* and New Zealand's First Title
In the final at the Gymkhana Club Ground on 15 October 2000, India scored 264 for 6 — a challenging but chaseable target. New Zealand's chase was in difficulty before Chris Cairns arrived and scored 102 not out from 113 balls — a match-winning century of power and precision. Roger Twose contributed 60. New Zealand reached 265 for 6 in 49.3 overs, winning by 4 wickets. It was New Zealand's first-ever major ICC title. Cairns was named both Player of the Match and Player of the Tournament.
Frequently asked questions
Which was the first major ICC tournament New Zealand won, and who was the star of the final?
New Zealand's first major ICC tournament title was the ICC Champions Trophy 2000 (ICC Knockout Trophy), held in Nairobi, Kenya. In the final on 15 October 2000, India scored 264 for 6. Chris Cairns scored 102 not out to lead New Zealand to victory by 4 wickets in 49.3 overs. Cairns was named Player of the Match and Player of the Tournament. New Zealand captain was Stephen Fleming; India captain was Sourav Ganguly. It remains New Zealand's only ICC Champions Trophy title.