Steve Smith inches closer to Virat Kohli's towering record with WTC 2023-2025 final appearance
Steve Smith made his sixth ICC final appearance as he featured in Australia's playing XI in the WTC 2023-2025 final against South Africa. Here's the list of players with most ICC final appearances:
Virat Kohli
Virat Kohli holds the record for appearing in the joint-highest number of ICC finals, having featured in 8 such pivotal matches. His success in these high-stakes encounters is further highlighted by the fact that he has secured wins in all three major ICC white-ball tournaments: the 2011 ODI World Cup, the 2024 T20 World Cup, and both the 2023 and 2025 editions of the Champions Trophy.
Rohit Sharma
Alongside Virat Kohli, Rohit Sharma shares the record for the most appearances in ICC finals, having played in numerous such high-stakes matches. As a key member of the Indian team, Rohit was part of the squads that triumphed in the 2007 T20 World Cup, the 2024 T20 World Cup, and the 2013 and 2025 Champions Trophies. Notably, he also led the team as captain in both the 2024 T20 World Cup and the 2025 Champions Trophy wins.
Ravindra Jadeja
Ravindra Jadeja has also represented India in 8 ICC finals. His contributions were vital to the team's victories in the 2013 Champions Trophy, the 2024 T20 World Cup, and the 2025 Champions Trophy. Notably, Jadeja played a crucial role in India's triumph in the 2013 Champions Trophy, where he emerged as the team's highest wicket-taker.
Yuvraj Singh
Yuvraj Singh represented India in 7 ICC finals during his career. He was a key member of the teams that lifted the 2007 T20 World Cup trophy and the 2011 ODI World Cup. Notably, Yuvraj Singh was recognized for his outstanding performance in the 2011 World Cup, where he was awarded the prestigious Player of the Tournament title.
Ricky Ponting
Ricky Ponting has participated in 6 ICC finals throughout his career. He holds the distinction of being the player with the most ICC trophy wins, having secured victory in 5 such finals. He famously captained the Australian team to consecutive triumphs in the ODI World Cup in 2003 and 2007, solidifying his legacy as a successful leader in ICC tournaments.
Steve Smith
The World Test Championship (WTC) 2025 final marked Steve Smith's sixth ICC final appearance. Out of his previous five appearances, he has emerged victorious in four. If Australia manage to win the ongoing game against South Africa, this victory will mark Smith's fifth ICC trophy win, thus putting him on par with Ricky Ponting as the player with the most ICC trophy wins in the history of cricket. Notably, Sri Lanka's Kumar Sangakkar and Mahela Jayawardene also featured in 6 ICC finals
