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From Shane Watson’s unbeaten 105 in 2009 to his all-round brilliance in 2006, and Ravindra Jadeja’s match-winning efficiency in 2013, the ICC Champions Trophy has witnessed some unforgettable performances within the finals.
Here’s a have a look at all of the Participant-of-the-Match award winners within the finals:ICC Champions Trophy 1998: Jacques Kallis (South Africa) 
South Africa’s Jonty Rhodes and Jacques Kallis in the course of the 1998 Champions Trophy ultimate.
South Africa’s Jonty Rhodes and Jacques Kallis in the course of the 1998 Champions Trophy ultimate.
1998 – Jacques Kallis (South Africa) vs West Indies
Efficiency: 37 (51) & 5/30
South Africa lifted the inaugural ICC KnockOut Trophy (later renamed Champions Trophy) because of Kallis’ sensible all-round present. After the Proteas restricted West Indies to 245 for 3 (Philo Wallace 103), Kallis anchored South Africa to victory with 4 wickets in hand.
ICC Champions Trophy 2000: Chris Cairns (New Zealand)
Chris Cairns of New Zealand in the course of the ICC Champions Trophy 2000 Ultimate.
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Chris Cairns of New Zealand in the course of the ICC Champions Trophy 2000 Ultimate.
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2000 – Chris Cairns (New Zealand) vs India
Efficiency: 102* (113)
Chasing 265, New Zealand was struggling at 132 for 5 earlier than Cairns performed a sensational counter-attacking knock, guiding his staff to its first ICC trophy. His unbeaten century helped New Zealand win by 4 wickets with two balls to spare.
ICC Champions Trophy 2002: No Participant-of-the-Match (Ultimate shared between India & Sri Lanka)
Indian Skipper Sourav Ganguly and Sri Lankan skipper Sanath Jayasuriya.
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Indian Skipper Sourav Ganguly and Sri Lankan skipper Sanath Jayasuriya.
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The 2002 ICC Champions Trophy ultimate between India and Sri Lanka was washed out twice as a result of rain in Colombo, leading to each groups being declared joint winners. Since neither match produced a end result, no Participant-of-the-Match award was awarded, making it the one ICC event ultimate with out a person honour.
ICC Champions Trophy 2004: Ian Bradshaw (West Indies)
Ian Bradshaw (L) and Courtney Browne (R) of West Indies have fun after victory within the ICC Champions Trophy ultimate in opposition to England in 2004.
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Ian Bradshaw (L) and Courtney Browne (R) of West Indies have fun after victory within the ICC Champions Trophy ultimate in opposition to England in 2004.
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2004 – Ian Bradshaw (West Indies) vs England
Efficiency: 34* (51) & 2/29
Chasing 218, West Indies was struggling at 147 for eight earlier than Bradshaw, alongside Courtney Browne (35 not out), stitched a match-winning 71-run unbeaten partnership for the ninth wicket. His all-round effort helped West Indies safe a dramatic two-wicket victory, making it its first main ICC title win since 1979.
ICC Champions Trophy 2006: Shane Watson (Australia)
Australian cricketer Shane Watson celebrates with the Man-of-the-Match trophy on the ICC Champions Trophy 2006.
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Australian cricketer Shane Watson celebrates with the Man-of-the-Match trophy on the ICC Champions Trophy 2006.
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2006 – Shane Watson (Australia) vs West Indies
Efficiency: 57* (88) & 2/11
Australia dominated a rain-affected ultimate in opposition to West Indies. After West Indies was dismissed for simply 138, Watson anchored a cushty chase with an unbeaten 57, sealing Australia’s maiden Champions Trophy title.
ICC Champions Trophy 2009: Shane Watson (Australia)
Australia cricket staff captain Ricky Ponting (R) and Shane Watson.
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Australia cricket staff captain Ricky Ponting (R) and Shane Watson.
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2009 – Shane Watson (Australia) vs New Zealand
Efficiency: 105* (129)
Chasing 201 in a tense ultimate, Australia was lowered to six for 2 early. Watson, nevertheless, held agency, smashing an unbeaten century to information Australia to a six-wicket win, and guaranteeing its second consecutive Champions Trophy victory.
ICC Champions Trophy 2013: Ravindra Jadeja (India) 
India’s Ravindra Jadeja in the course of the 2013 Champions Trophy ultimate.
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India’s Ravindra Jadeja in the course of the 2013 Champions Trophy ultimate.
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2013 – Ravindra Jadeja (India) vs England
In a rain-shortened 20-over ultimate, Jadeja performed an important ending knock, serving to India publish 129 for seven. Later, with England needing 15 off the ultimate over, Jadeja’s tight bowling ensured India gained by 5 runs. His all-round heroics earned him the Participant-of-the-Match award.
ICC Champions Trophy 2017: Fakhar Zaman (Pakistan)
Fakhar Zaman of Pakistan celebrates his century in the course of the ICC Champions trophy ultimate in 2017 in opposition to India.
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Fakhar Zaman of Pakistan celebrates his century in the course of the ICC Champions trophy ultimate in 2017 in opposition to India.
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2017 – Fakhar Zaman (Pakistan) vs India
Efficiency: 114 (106)
Fakhar’s fearless batting dismantled India’s bowling assault within the high-stakes ultimate. His 114 off 106 balls helped Pakistan publish a mammoth 338 for 4. The bowlers then bundled out India for 158, sealing a historic 180-run win.
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