ICC Champions Trophy 2013: A Review of the T20 Tournament
The ICC Champions Trophy 2013 was a Twenty20 International (T20I) cricket tournament held in England and Wales from June 6 to June 23, 2013. The tournament featured eight teams from across the world, with India being one of the favorites to win.
Champions Trophy 2013 Schedule
The
ICC Champions Trophy 2013 schedule was a tightly packed one, with each team playing five matches in the group stage. The top two teams from each group advanced to the semi-finals, which were played at Edgbaston in Birmingham.
| Tournament Date |
Group A Matches |
Group B Matches |
| June 6-8, 2013 |
South Africa vs. New Zealand (Match 1) |
England vs. Australia (Match 2) |
| June 10-12, 2013 |
India vs. Pakistan (Match 5) |
Sri Lanka vs. West Indies (Match 6) |
The 2013 Champions Trophy Final: India vs. England
The
Champions Trophy 2013 final was played between India and England at Edgbaston in Birmingham on June 23, 2013. India, led by MS Dhoni, looked favorites to win the tournament with a strong batting lineup and a bowling attack that had been in good form throughout the tournament.
India's Performance in the Final
India began well in the final, with Virat Kohli scoring a crucial 43 runs off just 29 balls. However, England's bowlers fought back hard, restricting India to just 129/7 in their allotted 20 overs.
| Batsman |
Runs Scored |
Balls Faced |
| Virat Kohli |
43 |
29 |
| M S Dhoni (c) |
13* (8) |
8 |
England's Performance in the Final
England, led by Alastair Cook, had a great day with the bat, chasing down India's target of 130 runs with ease. The English team was bolstered by a strong partnership between Ian Bell and Jonathan Trott, who added 71 runs for the third wicket.
- Ian Bell (c)
- Jonathan Trott
- Joe Root
ICC Champions Trophy 2013 Statistics
Here are some key statistics from the
icc champions trophy 2013.
- Most runs scored: Virat Kohli (184)
- Most wickets taken: Mitchell Starc (14)
- Average run rate in the tournament: 8.42
Champions Trophy 2013: Impact on Cricket
The
icc champions trophy 2013 had a significant impact on world cricket, introducing the concept of a T20I tournament featuring eight teams from across the globe. This was the first time that the Champions Trophy format was used in a major international tournament.
Key Takeaways
Some key takeaways from the ICC Champions Trophy 2013 include:
- The introduction of the Champions Trophy format as a premier T20I tournament.
- The emergence of new talent and the strengthening of existing teams in the tournament.
- The competitive nature of the tournament, with many close matches being played throughout the group stage and semi-finals.
Conclusion
In conclusion, the
icc champions trophy 2013 was a highly successful tournament that showcased the best of T20I cricket from around the world. The tournament featured some of the biggest names in international cricket, with many thrilling matches being played throughout the group stage and semi-finals.
FAQs
Here are answers to three FAQs related to the ICC Champions Trophy 2013:
Q: What was the format of the ICC Champions Trophy 2013?
A: The tournament featured eight teams competing in two groups, with the top two teams from each group advancing to the semi-finals.
Q: Who won the ICC Champions Trophy 2013?
A: England won the tournament by defeating India in the final at Edgbaston in Birmingham on June 23, 2013.
Q: What was the average run rate in the ICC Champions Trophy 2013?
A: The average run rate in the tournament was 8.42 runs per over.
External links:
* [ICC Website](https://www.icc-cricket.com/)
* [ESPN Cricinfo](http://www.espncricinfo.com/)
* [Cricket World Cup Wikipedia Page](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/ICC_Champions_Trophy)
* [Cricbuzz](http://www.cricbuzz.com/)
* [The Hindu: Cricket News](https://www.thehindu.com/sport/cricket/)
